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Why HSBC for Professional & Business Services?

Specialists

In-depth sector support

Our sector specialists support companies across the Professional and Business Services sector, from legal and recruitment, to accountancy and Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance firms. We work with our local relationship directors, leveraging our experience and global network to help you achieve your goals.


Products & Solutions

Support for your ambitions

Our product offering includes event driven financing, working capital solutions, partner capital solutions, global payments & cash solutions, global trade solutions, FX & interest rate hedging. We also provide a money management platform and a partnership for IT leasing.


Network

The right connections

As part of our wider support for the sector, we work in partnership with key industry bodies such as APSCo, REC, TWiFM and the MCA. We also run a programme of information and networking events.


Victoria Ritchie

Victoria Ritchie

Head of Professional & Business Services

Victoria and her team have a national mandate to support Professional & Business Service clients across:

  • Legal Services
  • Accountancy
  • Consultancy
  • Facilities Management
  • Freight and Logistics
  • Recruitment
  • Testing, Inspection, Compliance and Certification

Supporting International & domestic businesses across the Professional & Business Services sectors to fund and structure acquisition financing, capital projects, international expansion, and IPOs, as well as general banking solutions.

Victoria has been a member of HSBC since 2017, bringing over two decades of experience in the Banking and Finance Industry. Her expertise spans working with clients in Large Corporate, Mid Markets, and SME sectors. Within the Financial Sector, Victoria has held diverse roles, ranging from frontline leadership to spearheading strategy and change initiatives at Head Office. Additionally, her extensive experience in the Business Services Sector has equipped her with a deep understanding of business operations, enabling her to effectively support HSBC clients with ambitious growth objectives.

Robert Brand

Robert Brand

Head of Business Services

Robert has a national mandate to support Business Service clients across:

  • Facilities Management
  • Freight and Logistics
  • Recruitment
  • Testing, Inspection, Compliance and Certification

to fund and structure acquisition financing, capital projects, international expansion and IPOs, as well as general banking solutions.

Robert has worked at HSBC for over 21 years across our coverage businesses and Head of Business Management roles, leading strategy and change. During his career Robert has worked directly with corporates across Business Services giving him experience in and a passion for the sector, making him well placed to support Business Services firms with growth ambitions.

Professional & Business Services Insights

Law Firm Strategy & Investment Report 2025/2026

HSBC and ‘Briefing’ have partnered once again to deliver our sixth annual report on key topics such as US and Middle East international growth, M&A and PE activity, AI, cybersecurity, ESG and diversity.

UK Accountancy Sector Outlook Report 2024-2025

In partnership with Accountancy Age, HSBC has produced the UK Accountancy Sector Outlook Report, which provides insights on a rapidly evolving industry. The report examines key trends shaping the sector, such as technology adoption and the impact of macroeconomic conditions.

Professional Services: Is generative AI the biggest technological game-changer for Law Firms?

Law firms are increasingly concerned about competition with more tech-driven business models, becoming the greatest potential force for disruption in terms of driving competition, reflecting the ever-growing pressure on law firms to invest in technology.

Information correct as of November 2024

Is private equity investment altering the landscape of accountancy business models?

Private equity investment in the accountancy is increasing and the impact will likely extend beyond financial considerations to operational frameworks and changing office dynamics. However, the extent of that impact, and what the endgame is, remains uncertain.

Gilson Gray: Diversifying for growth

Gilson Gray is one of the largest multi-service law firm to open in Scotland in more than a century.

Professional & Business Services Partnerships

MCA

MCA

APSCO

APSCO

Taliant Partners

Talint Partners

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