FinTech Legal

Walkers advises international businesses on partnerships with, and investments in, FinTech enterprises, as well as assisting financial institutions and asset managers with their own FinTech projects. The team handles corporate matters and regulatory mandates. In the Cayman Islands, Walkers' lawyers have particularly notable expertise in cryptocurrency matters, including work for DeFi protocol operators, DAOs and NFT projects.

"Walkers are very knowledgeable on VASP work and I would recommend them to anyone."

"Walkers have handled everything we have given to them in a very professional and and quick turnaround."

"The expertise displayed by the Walkers team covers an impressive range of areas in the FinTech legal area."

"Walkers' counsel has very solid knowledge about crypto regulations in Cayman."

"Walkers is one of the most sophisticated advisers in the DAO/Cayman Foundation/blockchain space."

"Walkers is a competent team of professionals who are very responsive and attentive to details."

Walkers represented the FTX Debtors as Cayman Islands and BVI counsel, in connection with the high-profile bankruptcy of the FTX cryptocurrency exchange and related allegations of fraud made against former officers of the debtor companies, including former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried.

Melissa Lim is a partner in the firm's Cayman Islands office and a member of its global investment funds group. Lim has considerable experience in a range of investment fund structures, including venture capital and cryptocurrency funds. "Melissa Lim is a trusted adviser, reliable, responsive, and has a strong grasp of the industry." "Melissa is renowned in her field and handles most of the major projects in the DAO space." "Melissa Lim is really knowledgeable and runs the team so well."

Lucy Frew is a partner in the firm's Cayman Islands office and heads the firm's global risk and advisory group. Frew has considerable expertise in financial regulatory and risk advisory matters, with a focus on FinTech and virtual assets. "Lucy Frew's approach is highly professional, yet personable, making me feel at ease while dealing with complex legal matters. Lucy's depth of knowledge and expertise in the relevant areas are evident and unparalleled from the outset. She skilfully navigates through intricate legal nuances, providing strategic insights that showcase a high level of proficiency."