FinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies - London (Firms)
What the team is known for
Norton Rose Fulbright has a global, internationally respected FinTech practice. The firm advises notable clearing banks and other established financial institutions, challenger banks, foreign governments, startups and crypto operations. It also assists clients with the design and implementation of complex IT projects.
Strengths
"Honestly, it has been wholly positive. They have been super responsive, and the work they put out is of a really high quality."
"I was very happy with the overall outcome. It shows a deep knowledge and understanding of this area of law and they handled the matter in a pragmatic and commercially minded way."
Work highlights
Norton Rose Fulbright advised Northern Trust in relation to a Series A funding round for crypto-asset custodian Zodia Custody, a joint-venture company held by Northern Trust and Standard Chartered Ventures.
Notable practitioners
Sean Murphy is global head of the firm's FinTech practice. His work covers the use of FinTech, as well as corporate matters involving joint ventures and investments. "Sean Murphy is a pleasure to work with."
Hannah Meakin advises clients on complex financial service regulations and is an expert on crypto, NFT, DeFi and blockchain-related matters. She leads the firm's FinTech regulatory practice. "Hannah Meakin has deep knowledge of the industry."
Albert Weatherill is a financial service regulatory lawyer who advises on blockchain and DLT matters, and regularly assists with mandates involving DeFi and cryptocurrency exchanges. "Albert's commercial nous, proactivity, and technical grasp of cryptocurrency-related issues make him an excellent person to have in your corner." "Albert Weatherill is always responsive. He is happy to answer all our questions and is aware of how to build a strong and successful relationship with the client."
