Specialist legal and financial services strategy and regulation consultancy
Global experts on the changing market for legal and financial services.
Headquartered in the UK, Passmore & Oliver Partners represents clients across the globe. We know the legal and financial markets, we know regulation and we know the investment world.
We bring extensive experience and insights you can only get from pushing on the boundaries of the regulatory frameworks. We don't just understand the rules — we understand the market and have been shaping it for many years.
Working closely with market-leading law and financial firms, we are uniquely placed to help legal and financial businesses, innovators and investors navigate complex regulatory landscapes and seize opportunities for growth. We also help regulators address complex and novel challenges.
Contact Us
contact@passmoreoliver.com
+44 (0) 7834 856564
Our services
Legal Services
Regulatory strategy, investment & ABS/MSO
Structuring external capital into law firms and legal businesses, and securing regulatory approvals — in England & Wales, the US, and beyond. We designed the first US MSO for private equity and advised the Arizona Supreme Court on the first US ABS programme.
Risk, due diligence & AML
Regulatory due diligence for transactions, plus AML audit, risk management and LEXCEL support for firms that want to grow safely rather than be slowed down.
Governance & support for founders
Board-level governance advice, and hands-on support for founders, start-ups and legal regulators navigating innovation, technology and capital.
Financial Services
Market entry & authorisation
Strategy for banks, payment firms, insurers and fintechs entering or scaling in the UK, led by former FCA policy lead Alex Roy.
Governance & SM&CR
Board effectiveness and risk & assurance reviews, alongside Senior Managers regime implementation, fitness and propriety, and ongoing accountability.
Compliance strategy & regulatory reviews
Compliance operating models, Consumer Duty and disclosure compliance, and firm-side support through Section 166 and other regulatory reviews.
