Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP

Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP is a leading UK and international full-service law firm which provides high-quality legal advice tailored to the needs of both businesses and individuals. It aims to address the specific objectives of each client through its broad market insight and technical expertise, and offers a personal service founded on a strong team ethic and culture. The firm’s focus is on providing the most positive outcome for the organisations and individuals it represents, and alongside professionalism and expertise, client care is core to its offering.

The firm’s specialist fintech lawyers offer expert assistance on all elements of establishing and managing a fintech business, as well as the assessment, implementation and launch of a wide range of fintech solutions. Clients in the sector include banks, financial services institutions, payment services platforms, technology service providers and investors, and the work of the team involves supporting clients with funding and investment rounds, acquisitions and listings, financial services, dispute avoidance services, and other relevant regulatory advice such as data privacy, cyber security and consumer laws.

Penningtons Manches Cooper is experienced at understanding technology needs and assisting clients in navigating regulatory issues. It has a track record and increasing profile in providing legal support on a wide range of innovative fintech solutions, including mobile banking apps, RegTech, cybersecurity, AI and data insight products, cryptocurrencies, smart contracts, blockchain and NFTs. It has a particular strength in advising on data analytics and insights. At the heart of all fintech projects lies a leading expertise in both tier 1 technology and financial services regulation.

In addition, Penningtons Manches Cooper has developed an excellent reputation in emerging tech and digital asset disputes, advising clients on a variety of disputes relating to blockchain, crypto assets and NFTs, and often acting as advisors to both sides of the dispute.

The composition of the specialist fintech team spans the firm, reflecting the diverse nature of requirements within the sector. With well-established links to law firms throughout the world, these global connections and networks of trusted experts enable Penningtons Manches Cooper to provide a seamless, international service to clients. It is a member of Multilaw and the European Law Group, both organisations with representatives in over 100 countries, and many of the firm’s lawyers play leading roles in various international bodies.