FinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies - London (Firms)
What the team is known for
Linklaters regularly advises renowned institutions on complex FinTech mandates. It is particularly strong at handling significant corporate transactions and is notable for its work on financial services regulatory matters, including those relating to crypto-assets.
Strengths
"The service was excellent, the speed they worked at and the attention they paid to our interests was impressive."
"We enjoy working with the team, all of them are of the same high calibre."
Work highlights
Linklaters provided pro bono advice to UNHCR on its launch of a blockchain-based payment system for distributing financial aid to displaced persons in Ukraine.
Notable practitioners
Harry Eddis is a partner in the financial regulation group and co-heads the global FinTech team. He advises on authorisation and market conduct matters. "He is clearly very knowledgeable and strategic in his advice, he always keeps the bigger picture in mind and highlights things that we have often not thought about. He provides a great deal of technical know-how, too."
Julian Cunningham-Day co-leads the global FinTech team at the firm. He often advises major institutional clients on complex matters, including mandates involving technology projects and servicing and collaboration agreements.
Richard Hay is the firm's UK head of FinTech. He advises clients on digital securities and the use of distributed ledger technology. "Richard Hay has done a lot on the digital asset tokenisation side. He is very credible as a prominent industry figure."
