FinTech Legal

Herbert Smith Freehills has expertise in financial service regulation, technology and capital markets matters. The firm handles consumer credit, electronic banking and payment systems issues as well as data protection. The team advises on investments, fund-raising and transactions concerning digital assets.

"Herbert Smith Freehills are very easy to deal with. I do not find their advice impenetrable or difficult to implement. Plus they are very, very responsive."

"Herbert Smith Freehills provides great coverage across different sectors. There is great partner accessibility, but they are also able to leverage their associates really well."

"Herbert Smith Freehills' advice is very commercial, but at the same time its lawyers really clearly understand the law. They are able to bring a lot of market insights to the advice they provide."

Herbert Smith Freehills advised Australian FinTech Constantinople on its AUD50 million Series A capital raise.

Charlotte Henry is a well-regarded expert in financial services regulation. Her clients include FinTech payment platform companies, digital asset businesses and other major corporates. "Charlotte Henry is a good partner who knows her area well. She provides practical advice and knows the regulators' expectations." "Charlotte bends over backwards and delivers advice on very short timeframes when we really need it. She is also incredibly knowledgeable." "Charlotte Henry is both commercial and strategic, as well as extremely solution-oriented and responsive."

Susannah Wilkinson has in-depth expertise in digital assets, blockchain, artificial intelligence and smart contracts. Wilkinson leads Herbert Smith Freehills' emerging technologies practice in the APAC region. "Susannah is excellent. She is a real safe pair of hands."