FinTech Legal

Matheson's FinTech practice group advises financial institutions, consumer credit and payments and e-money businesses on Irish and international regulatory matters. The team also assists cryptocurrency and other digital assets businesses with establishment in Ireland and European regulatory compliance.

"The knowledge and cross-industry insights of the Matheson team is second to none. It's a commercially focused team, also responsive and congisant of our business needs. Matheson has shown an ability to address complex legal and regulatory issues in a clear, coherent and balanced manner."

"They have handled complex and novel issues for us over the past year and have given good practical and commercial advice. We have very proactive engagement from them."

Matheson advised Gemini Payments, a group company of Gemini Trust which operates the Gemini cryptocurrency exchange, on its application for authorisation as an electronic money institution.

Joseph Beashel is a partner in Matheson's financial institutions group, and head of the regulatory risk management and compliance team. Beashel has vast experience in acting for payments, e-money and card-issuing companies. "Joe Beashel and his team provide us with an excellent service - always pushing to understand our business and provide commercial and relevant advice." "Joe is a market leader and safe pair of hands. His many years of experience means that he constantly has a finger of the pulse of the regulator and shows a real insight into prevailing regulatory priorities. Joe's ability to distil complex strategic and legal issues is second to none, regardless of whether he is speaking with our legal team or our management team."