About

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We launched our standalone Fintech practice in 2014 and currently have more than 150 lawyers advising fintech clients, including more than one-third of the Forbes Fintech 50.

We partner with companies that are driving the digital transformation in finance, from startups to established financial institutions. Our team is comprised of subject matter experts that advise on transactions, regulations, litigation, enforcement, and investigations in this heavily regulated industry.

Goodwin is the only AmLaw 25 firm with dedicated partners, counsels, and associates practicing in every Fintech focus area. These verticals connect a diverse, cross-disciplinary, and global team pulling from our most successful and high-growth practice areas, including banking, consumer financial services, technology, capital markets, venture capital, private equity, debt finance, employment, privacy and cybersecurity, intellectual property and patents, and tax.

Chambers Review

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FinTech Legal: Corporate, Securities & Financing - UK-wide

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Goodwin has an internationally strong reputation for technology sector transactional matters and for advising tech and FinTech companies and investments on equity funding rounds. Its London team has a particularly active practice in cryptocurrency, as well as handling FinTech M&A and investment rounds for FinTechs and VC investors.

Work Highlights

  • Goodwin advised Bank Muscat on a GBP10 million investment in neo-bank Zopa Bank as part of their GBP80 million fundraising round led by A.P. Moller.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Arvin Abraham
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Arvin Abraham
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Band 2

Arvin Abraham brings extensive in-house banking experience to complex corporate transactions and financial regulatory mandates. He often advises venture funds on investments in FinTech and crypto projects, and also advises startup businesses on regulatory and transactional matters and capital raising rounds.

Arvin Abraham has a fantastic eye for detail, particularly on the digital assets side.

Arvin is the rising star in crypto field.

Arvin Abraham has grasped the key details around our company vision. He has been supportive across our account, proactively considering long-term strategy since day one.

Andrew Davis
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Andrew Davis
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Band 3

Andrew Davis regularly advises venture capital funds on high-value investments in FinTech and the tech sector more broadly. Davis chairs Goodwin's global tech M&A group.

Andrew Davis is absolutely fantastic. He is super smart and knowledgeable, pragmatic, and with great client skills. He is a tremendous lawyer.

I love working with Andrew. He is thoughtful, smart and insightful. He understands our business and provides specific, tailored advice.

Ranked Individuals at
Goodwin Procter LLP

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FinTech Legal

Arvin Abraham
2
Arvin Abraham
2
Band 2
FinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies

Arvin Abraham
2
Arvin Abraham
2
Band 2
FinTech Legal: Corporate, Securities & Financing

Arvin Abraham
2
Arvin Abraham
2
Band 2
Andrew Davis
3
Andrew Davis
3
Band 3

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