Sturmey Archer AW3.. Brompton has used them from the beginning , and currently..
28 hole hubshell , narrow axle options .. in spare parts, SJS, UK, has good stock ..
the steel trigger shifter is rugged and reliable. brompton placed it on top of the M bar ..
straight bar it can go underneath, to use index finger, up and down shift..
IDK what complexity you speak of .. I just read the service manuals ..