FLA appoints General Counsel

The Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) has announced the appointment of Jeremy Barton as its new General Counsel,

The FLA says thatthe new role reflects the growing complexity of the regulatory environment and the FLA’s commitment to supporting members with authoritative legal insight, robust governance, and proactive engagement with policymakers and regulators.

Barton is a highly experienced legal executive, most recently the former General Counsel of KPMG UK. During his time there, he led the firm’s legal and governance functions, advising the Board and senior leadership on complex regulatory, risk, compliance, and strategic matters. Before joining KPMG, Jeremy held global general counsel roles at The Boston Consulting Group, Ernst & Young Global, and also served as Deputy General Counsel at Andersen Worldwide.

Shanika Amarasekara MBE, Chief Executive Officer of the Finance & Leasing Association, said “We’re pleased to welcome Jeremy Barton as our new General Counsel. His extensive experience across professional services and his deep understanding of governance and regulatory issues make him an outstanding addition to the team. Jeremy’s insight and steady judgment will be invaluable as we support our members through a rapidly evolving landscape.”