About Me
Experience
With practical experience at the UK’s financial regulator and a leading industry trade body, I offer clients grounded insights without the sales pitch. My background covers policy, research, and stakeholder management—bringing thoughtful analysis and dependable perspective to every engagement.
Philosophy
Why pay for big-consultancy overheads? Left Brain Policy means working with a single, reliable “pair of hands”—an analytical mind focused entirely on your project. You receive senior insight at a sensible cost, and solutions built with methodical, “left brain” thinking so each next step is straightforward.
Driving Change
My work looks beyond day-to-day compliance, contributing to projects that support access, inclusion, and responsible operational resilience. I welcome collaborations across the sector that generate positive social value, and I’m proud to support climate-positive initiatives like CLevel.
Partnerships
I place value on long-term collaboration—working as an extension of your own team, with dedicated attention and honest dialogue. My model is simple: a select group of clients each quarter, enabling deep engagement and tailored advice that fits real business needs.
Contact
If you’re considering a project or simply want a confidential conversation about policy, payments, or compliance, reach out directly.
Case Study
Supporting a Firm Entering a New Regulated Area
A payments firm approached us while expanding into a newly regulated area. I provided hands-on support by:
• Reviewing their policies and processes for regulatory readiness.
• Educating the team on FCA supervision and enforcement expectations.
• Raising tricky compliance issues early and presenting clear options for resolution.
• Creating policy briefs that informed executive decision-making.
Outcome: The firm entered the new regulated area with a strong compliance foundation and confidence in its regulatory engagement strategy.
Case Study
R21 Audit for a Conveyancing Firm
A conveyancing firm was concerned they would be having a regulator review imminently.
We supported them by:
• Conducting a pre-review to identify and address weaknesses before the regulator’s visit.
• Reviewing governance structures including the CEO, MLRO, and key personnel.
• Performing a gap analysis and recommending targeted improvements.
Outcome: The firm successfully passed through the CLC review without further investigation, demonstrating strong compliance culture and readiness.