FinTech Legal
FinTech Guide 2024 : Scotland
Band 1
Contact number
(0131) 225 0000Chambers Review
Pinsent Masons is a significant presence in the Scottish FinTech market. The firm is particularly strong in open banking, payments regulation, digital IDs and machine learning matters.
Work Highlights
- Pinsent Masons advised GS Fintech on regulatory matters concerning its stablecoin application for admission to the UK Financial Conduct Authority's regulatory sandbox regime.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The quality of the work stands out, and that is why we continue to use the firm. Pinsent Masons is committed to solution-oriented thinking and pragmatism."
"They are very competent on technology and the emerging legislation, regulation and practical application. They have excellent leaders and associates. Leaders are well connected and well networked. Associates are very confident, business ready and practical. They provide excellent service."
"They consistently demonstrate detailed technical understanding, addressing complex technological and business challenges very professionally. They have an excellent broad range of skills, expertise and specialisms within the team covering all innovations. They are always readily available and engaging to address immediate issues."
"The quality of the work stands out, and that is why we continue to use the firm. Pinsent Masons is committed to solution-oriented thinking and pragmatism."
"They are very competent on technology and the emerging legislation, regulation and practical application. They have excellent leaders and associates. Leaders are well connected and well networked. Associates are very confident, business ready and practical. They provide excellent service."
"They consistently demonstrate detailed technical understanding, addressing complex technological and business challenges very professionally. They have an excellent broad range of skills, expertise and specialisms within the team covering all innovations. They are always readily available and engaging to address immediate issues."
Notable Practitioners
Yvonne Dunn leads Pinsent Masons' FinTech practice and advises both incumbent institutions and startups in the FinTech market. Her practice involves outsourcing, IT procurement, systems integration and e-commerce matters.
"Yvonne Dunn ensures that the team is adequately resourced and has been instrumental in conveying to us the movements of the industry. She consistently adapts her approach to the specific elements of the case."