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FinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies - UK-wide

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

A&O Shearman has notable lawyers in its banking and finance, capital markets and corporate practices. The firm has especially outstanding capabilities in handling complex payments law matters, and in transactional and capital markets work involving FinTech clients.

Work Highlights

  • A&O Shearman advised Zopa on its EUR80 funding round to drive the launch of the neo-bank's new GenAI proposition.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Ben Regnard-Weinrabe
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Ben Regnard-Weinrabe
1
Band 1

Ben Regnard-Weinrabe co-leads A&O Shearman's global FinTech practice and specialises in financial regulatory matters relating to payments, cryptocurrencies, and lending and trading platforms. He is highly praised by peers and clients, and has an impressive global client base.

He has deep knowledge on all things payments and banking in the UK and EU. He provides really practical advice grounded in market knowledge and industry.

Ben Regnard-Weinrabe has excellent overall knowledge of the payments landscape and how to help drive our business forward.

Nikki Johnstone
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Nikki Johnstone
2
Band 2

Nikki Johnstone is a partner in A&O Shearman's banking regulatory and FinTech practice. She regularly advises tech businesses, e-money entities and digital banks.

Nikki Johnstone has been great to work with. She is responsive and very sensitive to our needs as a business.

Nikki Johnstone is extremely practical and knowledgeable.

William Samengo-Turner
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William Samengo-Turner
3
Band 3

William Samengo-Turner focuses on significant M&A and other corporate matters. His clients include notable FinTech scale-ups, asset management and banking players.

William is my go-to lawyer. He knows everything happening in the industry and he has unparalleled mastery of relevant ecosystems. He is a creative problem-solver, and is always available.

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FinTech Legal

Ben Regnard-Weinrabe
1
Ben Regnard-Weinrabe
1
Band 1
Nikki Johnstone
3
Nikki Johnstone
3
Band 3
FinTech Legal: Corporate, Securities & Financing

William Samengo-Turner
3
William Samengo-Turner
3
Band 3
FinTech Legal: Payments & Lending

Ben Regnard-Weinrabe
1
Ben Regnard-Weinrabe
1
Band 1
Nikki Johnstone
2
Nikki Johnstone
2
Band 2