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Clifford Chance LLP

FinTech Legal

FinTech Guide 2026 : Singapore

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Clifford Chance LLP

Rankings

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FinTech Legal - Singapore

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Clifford Chance is well known for its work with global banks launching FinTech initiatives and venture funds looking to invest in FinTech. The firm is recognised for its strong technical understanding of matters dealing with blockchain, ICOs and regulatory licensing.

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Work Highlights

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  • Clifford Chance advised CME Group on regulatory and data privacy matters in relation new product offerings in Singapore, including those involving cryptocurrency and cryptocurrency derivatives.

Strengths

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  • For me, their strength is their ability to coordinate and provide coherent advice across a variety of jurisdictions.

    FinTech Legal respondentFinTech

  • They are technically very competent, comprehensive and thorough in their analysis.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Lena Ng
    Lena Ng

    Lena Ng

    Lena Ng is a financial services regulatory lawyer who advises FinTech clients on product and platform structuring and regulatory compliance matters. She is also experienced in handling tokenisation projects.

    • Lena is a very strong counsel and has sound understanding of the law. She doesn't just quote law to you, she is a practical adviser and commercial and reasonable in approach.

      FinTech Legal respondentFinTech

    • Lena is very willing to offer thoughts and suggestions beyond the scope of paid work. We appreciate this because we need our lawyers to partner with us to think of solutions beyond the original scope.

      FinTech Legal respondentFinTech
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  • Stella Cramer
    Stella Cramer

    Stella Cramer

    Stella Cramer advises clients on banking, digital assets and payments law matters. She handles regulatory compliance, product and platform structuring, and data privacy issues.
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  • Yaru Chia
    Yaru Chia

    Yaru Chia

    Yaru Chia is a senior associate capable of handling regulatory matters in relation to DLT and blockchain products, payments and digital banking.

    • Yaru is the workhorse of the Singapore regulatory team.

      FinTech Legal respondentFinTech

    • I can run new things past Yaru and she is fantastic. She will think of a way with her outside-the-box thinking.

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