FinTech Legal - UK-wide
What the Team is Known For
Shoosmiths regularly advises clients on technology procurement and outsourcing matters. Members of the team also assist with regulatory mandates and handle privacy and cyber matters. The firm has further expertise in cryptocurrency and blockchain matters and payments law.
Strengths
"Shoosmiths has a tech focus in terms of specialism, distinguishing it from many other firms in the space. They are proactive in sharing their expertise to the technology sector."
"Each team we have worked with at Shoosmiths has got to know our FinTech business, worked with us to achieve a good result where appropriate or provided us with advice on complex areas."
"Shoosmiths were thoughtful, methodical, and able to balance out the various gives and takes to arrive at an excellent solution on our matter."
Work Highlights
Shoosmiths advised pub operator Stonegate Group on the creation of a new app, MiXR, including payments functionality. MiXR is a customer rewards app for pubs and bars operated by Stonegate.
Notable Practitioners
Prakash Kerai is co-head of the FinTech group at Shoosmiths. Kerai's practice encompasses payments law, digital assets and outsourcing contracts for tech, FinTech and financial institution clients. "Prakash Kerai is a key contact and my go-to on legal and regulatory matters in the tech sector." "Prakash Kerai is an excellent contract negotiator."
