FinTech Legal - UK-wide
What the Team is Known For
Baker McKenzie is a global firm with a strong international presence and a notable UK FinTech practice. The firm's FinTech work includes technology matters, as well as regulatory, corporate and tax. It also provides blockchain expertise and has been active on major blockchain projects, as well as on matters relating to crypto-assets and tokenisation.
Strengths
"Baker McKenzie showed expertise, proactiveness in finding solutions and transparent communication. They have been great external legal support to our business."
"Baker McKenzie has a good payments and regulatory practice in London."
Notable Practitioners
Mark Simpson is a partner in Baker McKenzie's financial services regulatory group and advises banks, investment firms, asset managers, insurance brokers and payment platforms. Simpson advises on UK and EU financial regulations, as well as licensing applications. "Mark Simpson is great to work with." "Mark Simpson stands out for his deep understanding of complex legal matters and his ability to provide clear, strategic advice tailored to our needs." "He is very good - sensible and commercial."
Sue McLean is a partner in Baker McKenzie's technology practice and co-chairs its FinTech group in London. She advises customers and suppliers on outsourcing, digital transformation, technology procurement and e-commerce matters. "Sue McLean is very involved in the tech side of FinTech and has good expertise on the regulatory side, too." "We enjoy working with Sue very much on FinTech."
