FinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies - London (Firms)
What the team is known for
Clifford Chance's highly skilled team of lawyers provides multidisciplinary advice to incumbent and emerging players in the FinTech sector. The firm is particularly strong on major corporate mandates, but is also able to advise on regulatory issues and a broad range of other significant matters.
Strengths
"The firm's team is extremely knowledgeable and provides solid guidance to address complex issues."
"They are very responsive, proactive, and thorough with very strong organisational skills."
Work highlights
Clifford Chance advised Zodia Custody, and its majority shareholder Standard Chartered, on the former's Series A funding round.
Notable practitioners
Paul Landless recently relocated to London from Singapore, where he led Clifford Chance's financial markets team. Landless is co-head of the firm's global FinTech group, and advises on matters including data privacy, blockchain and smart contracts. "Paul Landless is steeped in the FinTech space as a derivatives lawyer. He is very knowledgeable in all things derivatives. He is definitely well respected."
Monica Sah brings significant in-house expertise to financial service regulatory matters. Her FinTech work includes advising custodians, exchanges and issuers on their crypto operations. "Monica Sah is a great partner at Clifford Chance who addresses our needs in a timely and commercial manner."
Diego Ballon Ossio worked at the Financial Conduct Authority before joining Clifford Chance. He frequently advises on regulatory matters relating to digital asset custody and trading. "He has impressed me. He is an ex-regulator and has been involved in a number of sizeable projects." "It is very high-quality legal advice across the board. Diego understands the full spectrum of regulatory issues in the UK and the EU, and understands crypto."
