Banking, FX and payments access for law firm clients
Clear Broker works alongside lawyers to assess client structures, jurisdictions and risk profiles, then introduce them to regulated banks, FX providers and payment institutions able to support corporate, trust and fund vehicles across the UK, Crown Dependencies and key offshore centres.
Complex clients do not fit standard onboarding
Multi‑layer structures, cross‑border ownership, sensitive sectors and historic issues with counterparties often trigger enhanced due diligence that many providers cannot accommodate efficiently. This can stall closings, restructurings and settlements, and put pressure on legal teams to “solve” issues that sit firmly in the banking and payments world.
Introductions for clients who struggle to access banking
We support lawyers by mapping client profiles to regulated third‑party providers with clearly defined appetites for corporate banking, FX and specialist payment services, without overlapping with legal advice or representation.
Corporate and fiduciary structures
Introductions for holding companies, SPVs, trusts and foundations that need operational or transactional banking in onshore and offshore centres.
FX and cross‑border payments
Access to providers offering multi‑currency accounts, FX execution and international payments for transactions, distributions and ongoing obligations.
Higher‑risk sectors and geographies
Focus on providers with structured risk frameworks for sectors such as gaming, digital assets or adult content, and for non‑standard jurisdictions where appetite exists.
Discreet, conflict‑aware engagement
We work in the background as an introducer, respecting client relationships, confidentiality and your regulatory and ethical obligations.
Where Clear Broker is often introduced
We are usually engaged when a legal matter is otherwise ready to progress, but clients cannot secure the banking, FX or payment infrastructure needed to complete or implement it.
M&A and restructurings
Newco or holdco structures needing corporate accounts and FX to complete acquisitions or reorganisations across multiple jurisdictions.
Disputes, settlements and escrow‑adjacent flows
Clients needing accounts and payment rails to receive, hold or distribute settlement amounts in one or more currencies.
Regulatory and licensing projects
Clients that are licenced or seeking licences (e.g. gaming, financial services) and require aligned banking, payment processing or alternative payment methods.
A clear pathway from enquiry to introduction
Matter and client overview
High‑level discussion of the transaction or mandate, client profile, jurisdictions, licensing and timelines.
Risk and documentation mapping
We indicate the information banks and payment providers typically require, and identify obvious red flags or constraints.
Provider shortlisting
We match the profile to a small group of regulated institutions whose risk appetite and capabilities may align.
Introduction and light-touch follow-up
We facilitate introductions while you remain the primary adviser, and we support clarification of requirements as needed.
Clear Broker’s role with lawyers
Clear Broker is an independent introducer and broker in banking, payments, FX and related financial services; we are not a bank, PSP, EMI, acquirer, lender or FX provider and do not offer regulated services directly. We do not provide legal advice, do not guarantee approvals, outcomes or timelines, and all decisions rest with the regulated third‑party providers we introduce.
Discuss a client who is blocked by banking or payments
If a client’s banking, FX or payment constraints are delaying a transaction or creating ongoing operational risk, we can help assess feasibility and introduce suitable regulated providers.