Financial Services: Payments Law
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Band 2
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Osborne Clarke is particularly noted for its work in the payments law space, with a dedicated team advising on the most cutting-edge developments. The team also advises on the regulatory aspects of major transactions.
Work Highlights
- Osborne Clarke advised Block on the implementation of the Consumer Duty.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They regularly advise high-profile fintech and bigtech clients on complex payments matters and as a result are able to confidently offer solutions in a continuously evolving sector."
"We regard their team as well rounded and have engaged with partners, associate directors and trainees, all of whom provide expert legal advice."
"They are generally responsive and always provide excellent service."
"They regularly advise high-profile fintech and bigtech clients on complex payments matters and as a result are able to confidently offer solutions in a continuously evolving sector."
"We regard their team as well rounded and have engaged with partners, associate directors and trainees, all of whom provide expert legal advice."
"They are generally responsive and always provide excellent service."
Notable Practitioners
Paul Anning maintains a strong profile in the financial services market. He is frequently seen advising on the implementation of company-wide policies in compliance with large-scale regulatory changes. He is also adept at handling payments infrastructure projects and he leads the Osborne Clarke international payments group.
"Paul Anning is a real guru of payment services law. He is extremely responsive, nice and practical."
Noline Matemera advises companies on the regulatory aspects of acquisitions alongside responding to enquiries from a range of regulators.
"Noline has an exceptional background, having worked at the regulators, and she is client-focused and incredibly supportive."
"Noline has deep expertise and is able to help clients navigate through interactions and meetings with the FCA. She is proactive and has clients' interests at heart."
"Noline is always knowledgeable, and the first point of call for any regulatory work."
Paul Harris is an up-and-coming practitioner at Osborne Clarke who focuses on representing financial companies in a range of payments work.
"Paul is astute, commercial and unflappable. He is a trusted adviser."
"Paul is very knowledgeable and he provides quick steers. His advice is commercial and practical."