Alexandra Byard
Senior Associate
Alexandra is a strategic adviser to clients in retail financial services, helping them navigate regulatory reform and respond effectively to regulatory scrutiny. Combining advisory and contentious expertise, Alexandra delivers practical strategies that reduce risk, ensure compliance, and support sustainable growth.
Alexandra brings deep experience in retail financial services, guiding firms through complex regulatory landscapes and evolving compliance requirements. She is recognised for translating regulatory change into practical solutions and partnering with clients to design frameworks that deliver long-term value.
Her expertise spans consumer credit regulation, FCA oversight, and risk mitigation strategies, complemented by hands-on experience driving critical elements of remediation projects to address regulatory findings and improve compliance. Alexandra’s approach combines technical precision with commercial awareness, ensuring recommendations are robust yet aligned with business objectives.
With a background in advisory and contentious financial services, Alexandra offers a unique perspective that anticipates challenges and identifies opportunities to improve. She is committed to delivering clarity, confidence, and actionable outcomes that help clients thrive amid regulatory complexity.
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