FinTech Legal (International Firms) - China
What the Team is Known For
Eversheds Sutherland combines its TMT and banking and finance practice groups to lead on FinTech-related matters. The team advises on payments law matters, including regulatory advice concerning digital banking and digital payment services.
Strengths
"The team has the requisite depth of knowledge and experience in technology law."
"Eversheds did a good job and we were quite happy with all their work."
"Eversheds are very experienced and have deep knowledge in the area. They have a quick turnaround time."
Work Highlights
Eversheds Sutherland advised Sinohope Technology Holdings on its application for a virtual asset trading platform licence in Hong Kong.
Notable Practitioners
Head of FinTech and technology at Eversheds Sutherland, Rhys McWhirter is a well-regarded FinTech expert, regularly advising clients on licensing, transactions, digitalisation and blockchain matters.
Frankie Tam has a growing profile in FinTech and advises clients on payments, blockchain, privacy and data protection, and technology transaction matters. Tam is a member of the vetting committee of the Hong Kong Innovation and Technology Commission's General Support Programme and Enterprise Support Scheme. In addition to Hong Kong, Tam is also qualified to practise in New York and in England and Wales. "Frankie provides helpful service, understanding complex matters and helping to simplify with relevant advice." "Frankie is very dedicated and experienced in the technology law area."