She has more than 30 years’ experience in the retail banking sector and regularly advises banks, building societies, non-bank lenders, e-money issuers, payments firms, private equity firms and other corporate investors on all matters arising in relation to retail financial services, from perimeter challenges and authorisation to enforcement and mergers and acquisitions. Having previously worked in-house, including heading up the UK regulatory legal team at the private banking division of a major retail bank and working at a specialist motor finance bank, she has a clear understanding of the practical challenges facing businesses and is known for providing practical, commercial and pragmatic advice.
Jean is a member of the Upper Tribunal (Tax and Chancery).