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Goodwin Procter LLP

FinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies

FinTech Guide 2026 : UK-wide


Goodwin Procter LLP

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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: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies - UK-wide

Band 3

Band 3


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

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  • 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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  • They understand our business and the specific challenges we face. They are super responsive and thoughtful, and have been able to handle everything we throw at them.

    FinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies respondentFinTech
  • Goodwin has a specific focus on growth companies to whom it provides great value for high quality work.

    FinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies respondentFinTech
  • They are very strong commercially and practically, and have good in-depth VC knowledge.

    FinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies respondentFinTech
  • They have excellent industry knowledge and are very familiar with venture-backed firms, the foundational documents they operate under, and how they finance themselves.

    FinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies respondentFinTech

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Arvin Abraham
    Band 2Arvin Abraham

    Arvin Abraham

    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.

      FinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies respondentFinTech
    • Arvin is the rising star in crypto field.

      FinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies respondentFinTech
    • 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.

      FinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies respondentFinTech
  • Band 3Andrew Davis
    Band 3Andrew Davis

    Andrew Davis

    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.

      FinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies respondentFinTech
    • I love working with Andrew. He is thoughtful, smart and insightful. He understands our business and provides specific, tailored advice.

      FinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies respondentFinTech

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