Guy Stevenson

Guy leads the financial regulatory practice in London. He advises clients across a broad spectrum of regulatory and financial crime matters, with particular expertise in retail financial services. His practice spans areas such as payments, lending, cryptoassets, insurance distribution, investment activities, and financial crime compliance.

Guy works with both established financial institutions and innovative FinTech businesses, guiding them through UK regulatory requirements. He regularly advises on whether new business models require regulatory authorisation and supports clients in launching and scaling their operations in the UK.

Guy has extensive experience advising on financial crime matters. He supports clients with anti-money laundering compliance, reporting obligations, "failure to prevent" offences, anti-corruption frameworks, and financial sanctions. His advice is practical and risk-focused, helping businesses implement robust compliance programmes aligned with regulatory expectations.

Guy also advises companies on the regulatory challenges and opportunities presented by artificial intelligence (AI). He supports clients deploying AI solutions within financial services, ensuring compliance with FCA expectations and the wider UK regulatory framework.

Quotes

"Guy is an outstanding lawyer and expert in the field of regulations in relation to emerging technology."
Chamber 2026

"Guy provides clear legal advice and takes a very pragmatic approach to solve problems with a creative solution."
Chamber 2026

"He is very knowledgeable, very diligent and creative in coming up with solutions."
Chamber 2026