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We can advise you on how to become authorised to provide payment services and how to comply with the regulatory regime set under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FSMA) and also by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Payment Systems Regulator (PSR).
Our team can assist you across all areas of investment and finance law, including:
The Payment Services Regulations 2017 (Regulations) govern the provision of payment services in the UK. The Regulations create an authorisation and registration regime that differs from the authorisation regime under Part 4A of the FSMA.
In order to provide payment services you must either have appropriate authorisation and permissions under Part 4A FSMA, be exempt or be an agent of a payment institution or electronic money institution.
The Regulations detail what does and does not constitute the provision of payment services
Our payment services lawyers can assist you with your payment services requirements and walk you through what you need to do from applying for authorisation through to dealing with your regulators. Some of the typical areas we would help your business with include:
Our payment services solicitors will also work closely with our corporate and commercial teams to cover all aspects of your deal, so the legal work is seamless whatever the transaction.
Our payment services lawyers regularly advise many different individuals and organisations, such as:
We explain how payment services regulation may affect you and your business, of if you’re new to financial services, we can discuss how you need to become regulated and the steps to maintain that regulation.
Our payment services solicitors have all been recruited from top 100 UK law firms or from large international businesses. They each have more than 10 years experience. Find out more about our finance solicitors here:
Pricing plans
Our three transparent pricing packages are designed to give you the widest possible access to high-quality legal advice, whatever the size and nature of your business:
Straightforward access to senior solicitors at a competitive rate.
An affordable solution for businesses needing one-off legal support. Receive ‘City’ partner-level expertise at a fraction of ‘City’ prices.
Have legal peace of mind for £189 per month with additional support from £125 per hour.
A monthly subscription legal support package specifically designed for start-ups and smaller businesses.
Providing you with priority access to a dedicated panel of highly experienced solicitors.
Fully account managed quarterly subscription service for businesses with more complex legal needs.
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Our commercial lawyers are based in or close to major cities across the UK, providing expert legal advice to clients both locally and nationally.
We mainly work remotely, so we can work with you wherever you are. But we can arrange face-to-face meeting at our offices or a location of your choosing.
To access legal support from just £125 per hour arrange your free no-obligation initial consultation to discuss your business requirements.