FinTech Legal
FinTech Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 3
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Simmons & Simmons advises notable clients on a range of FinTech mandates. The firm is regularly involved in transactions, and also assists clients with regulatory matters relating to payments and crypto-asset operations.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Simmons & Simmons have understood all that we have thrown at them; our work is cutting-edge and at the forefront of crypto technology, and Simmons can keep up with that."
"The team at Simmons are top of their game in understanding the nuances of complex regulatory proposals and implementation questions relating to crypto-asset policies."
"Simmons & Simmons have understood all that we have thrown at them; our work is cutting-edge and at the forefront of crypto technology, and Simmons can keep up with that."
"The team at Simmons are top of their game in understanding the nuances of complex regulatory proposals and implementation questions relating to crypto-asset policies."
Notable Practitioners
Angus McLeanleads Simmons & Simmons' FinTech practice. He advises on IP issues arising as part of M&A and investment transactions, and also works on breach of confidence matters relating to employee moves.
"Angus McLean is very good in this space."
George Morris is an expert in cryptocurrency matters at Simmons & Simmons. Morris advises on regulatory matters concerning blockchain technology and digital assets.
"George Morris is great: he is very collaborative, holistic in his advice, very creative and commercial in his solutions, and offers a real partnership experience when you work with him."
"I'm a massive fan of George Morris. He's always my go-to on complex and urgent questions. I feel so grateful to have had his insights and advice always on hand."
Oliver Irons is a financial services regulatory lawyer at Simmons & Simmons with a strong practice in payments law. Irons often advises FinTechs, tech companies and traditional financial institutions on payments regulation and technology matters.