FinTech Legal: Payments & Lending - London (Firms)
What the team is known for
Baker McKenzie is a global firm with a strong international presence and a notable UK FinTech practice. The firm's FinTech work includes technology matters, as well as regulatory, corporate and tax. It also provides blockchain expertise and has been active on major blockchain projects, as well as on matters relating to crypto-assets and tokenisation.
Strengths
"They are always up-to-date on trends and the law."
"They have a good depth of talent across the team, and a really strong team of juniors."
Work highlights
Baker McKenzie advised UBS on a multi-jurisdictional USD50 million digital securities issuance using distributed ledger technology.
Notable practitioners
Mark Simpson is a partner in the firm's financial services regulatory group, and advises banks, investment firms, asset managers, insurance brokers and payment platforms. Simpson advises on UK and EU financial regulations, as well as licensing applications. "He is always great, and very client-oriented." "We have a great relationship with Mark Simpson. He is really approachable and friendly."
Sue McLean is a partner in the firm's technology practice and co-chairs its FinTech group in London. She advises customers and suppliers on outsourcing, digital transformation, technology procurement and e-commerce matters. "Sue McLean is super-practical and easy to work with."
