FinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies
FinTech Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 3
Contact number
+44 20 7367 3000Chambers Review
CMS handles matters relating to cloud computing and other online platforms and applications, and also advises clients on the use of crypto-assets. The firm also has established expertise in crowdfunding and assists with corporate transactional mandates.
Work Highlights
- CMS advised Flagstone, a cash savings platform provider, on a GBP108 million investment from Estancia Capital Partners, a US private equity fund.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"CMS are an experienced and knowledgeable team. They are always available when required, especially at short notice when we are under time pressure to get a transaction over the line."
"CMS is a trusted business partner that truly understands our business and can provide tailored advice as a result. We get access to a highly knowledgeable team, led by a very strong partner."
"CMS are an experienced and knowledgeable team. They are always available when required, especially at short notice when we are under time pressure to get a transaction over the line."
"CMS is a trusted business partner that truly understands our business and can provide tailored advice as a result. We get access to a highly knowledgeable team, led by a very strong partner."
Notable Practitioners
Charles Kerrigan is a partner in CMS's finance practice and is a member of its crypto and digital assets team. He regularly advises on financing and venture capital deals involving FinTech businesses.
"Charles Kerrigan is our go-to lawyer and has always performed for us to a very high standard."
"Charles Kerrigan is a superb partner to our business: extremely knowledgeable, highly practical and always consistent. We really enjoy working with him."
"Charles is truly exceptional. He's highly respected by everyone in our industry yet still finds time for bespoke and personal engagement."
Emma Burnett is a data protection expert at CMS. Burnett advises FinTech clients on digital identity matters and GDPR compliance.
"I would absolutely recommend Emma Burnett to anyone with GDPR and data protection questions and tasks at hand."
"Emma Burnett's an excellent lawyer in FinTech."