Department profile
CMS

Financial Services: Payments Law

UK Guide 2026 : UK-wide


CMS

Rankings

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Financial Services: Payments Law - UK-wide

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

CMS works with clients across the payments market, regularly advising payments infrastructure groups, financial institutions and fintech companies. The team's offering is broad and sees them advising on commercial contracts, M&A and product launches.

Work Highlights

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  • CMS advised Marygold &Co on launching its fintech payments business in the UK.

Strengths

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  • The lawyers are pragmatic, they provide targeted advice and are they are really experienced and knowledgeable. The team thinks strategically and advises us in a way that enables an informed decision.

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  • CMS' lawyers are diligent, outcome focused and true innovation enablers.

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  • The firm has deep technical expertise and understanding of the payments systems.

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  • The team provides a strong understanding and practical application of financial services regulation. The lawyers are strongly experienced and offer useful advice.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Sam Robinson
    Band 3Sam Robinson

    Sam Robinson

    Sam Robinson has an active payments practice. He advises digital platforms, fintech companies and payment groups on regulatory matters.

    • Sam is knowledgeable, diligent and very business orientated. He is proactive, pragmatic and he finds the right approach from a legal perspective.

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    • Sam is a very strong lawyer and is a pleasure to work with.

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