FinTech Legal

Blake Cassels has established itself as the preferred firm for many global companies looking to operate in Canada. Its financial regulatory capabilities receive wide market recognition, along with its experience in working with institutional investors in the FinTech industry.

"Blake Cassels are incredibly responsive and provide helpful, practical advice. They have a strong awareness of matters impacting the industry."

"Blake Cassels have the ability to advise on a variety of regulatory and legal matters in the FinTech space. The team offers concise, practical and risk-calibrated legal advice."

"Blake Cassels are extremely well versed and skilled in terms of laws, regulations, and understanding legal intricacies involving large-value agreements. They have terrific knowledge and an ability to close key tasks quickly."

Blake Cassels advised Koho Financial on its CAD210 million Series D funding round, led by Eldridge.

Jacqueline Shinfield co-leads Blake Cassels' financial regulatory group. She is able to provide a wide range of financial regulatory advice to companies involved in digital currency projects, e-wallet providers and payment platforms. "Jacqueline is careful, measured and commercial, and works hard to get you actionable advice." "I cannot say enough good things about Jacqueline Shinfield. She is an exceptional outside counsel; she provides practical, business-oriented advice, is highly responsive and delivers excellent client service." "Jacqueline is an expert in her field and an asset for Blakes."

Tracy Molino recently joined Blake, Cassels & Graydon from Dentons Canada. She draws on her expertise from working in-house at a bank and for Payments Canada to provide advice on a wide range of matters, including payments infrastructure questions. "Tracy Molino is great, I have a lot of respect for her."