FinTech Legal - Canada
What the team is known for
McCarthy Tétrault is a full-service Canadian firm with a strong banking practice. The firm has expertise in dealing with financial regulations on behalf of large corporates. The firm is also recognised for its strong transactional practice, working with both FinTech investors and companies seeking investment.
Strengths
"McCarthy have a unique, in-depth insight into the regulators' requirements and perspectives, while understanding the intricacies of our very special industry."
"McCarthy are very responsive to items, and proactive in providing advice and relevant information for upcoming changes."
"McCarthy Tetrault have a deep understanding of the issues facing companies in the crypto-asset market and the developing regulatory environment."
Work highlights
McCarthy Tetrault advised cryptocurrency mining business SATO on a CAD4 million loan with Sygnum Bank to finance its purchase of Bitcoin mining equipment.
Notable practitioners
Lori Stein advises FinTech businesses, investment fund managers and institutional investors on Canadian securities regulatory matters, including for cryptocurrency assets. "Lori Stein provides excellent service and has always demonstrated a very high level of commercial awareness." "Lori Stein has a keen understanding of how securities laws apply to crypto-assets." "Lori is a fantastic, highly-skilled lawyer who is passionate about crypto and combining her impressive securities law experience with this new industry."
Christine Ing co-leads the firm's FinTech group. She is well known for advising clients in the financial services industry on open banking, data analytics and artificial intelligence. She has strong expertise regarding emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and blockchain. "Christine Ing is a really strong lawyer."