FinTech Guide 2026 : UK-wide
Ranked Individuals
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gunnercooke offers specialised services for disruptor and start up clients in the crypto and digital assets space. The team is strong on crypto, Web3 regulatory questions and blockchain-based projects for exchanges and payments players. gunnercooke is also experienced in complex corporate structuring and commercial contracts for FinTech businesses.
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gunnercooke advised Native on corporate, product structuring and regulatory matters related to its Web3 insurance proposition.
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They know the FCA guidelines inside out and provide fast execution on crypto and digital asset matters. They understand the different business models adopted by digital assets businesses in the UK.
gunnercooke punches above its weight. The firm is very strong on DeFi and Web3 matters.
gunnercooke is very responsive, service-driven and has a deep bench of expertise that really knows the digital assets area.
gunnercooke has deep understanding of the current market and its constantly changing regulations.
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James Burnie of gunnercooke is respected for his expertise in cryptocurrency matters. His work includes regulatory advice and securing authorisations from regulators, and his clients include token projects and NFT creators. Burnie is highlighted for his strong technical knowledge and understanding of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency.
James Burnie is very commercial and attuned to the latest trends in the sector.
James Burnie really knows his stuff in terms of digital assets. He is able to talk, not only a UK, but from a global perspective. Jurisdictional questions are very easy with him.
I found James highly professional and accommodating. He can think on his feet and outside of the box to create outcomes that exceed expectations.
James Burnie is the one I go to for crypto legal work in the UK. He is very knowledgeable on how crypto sits in the FCA regulatory space.
Kathryn Dodds has experience dealing with corporate and regulatory structuring matters for tokenisation and web3 projects. She also advises FinTechs on fundraising rounds.
Kathryn Dodds is very diligent, patient and detail-oriented. She does really well to get deals over the line.
Kathryn Dodds is down to earth and approachable. She has a very good understanding of the corporate wrappers for centralised autonomous organisations.
Kathryn Dodds is great from a corporate structuring perspective. She is a very commercial lawyer.
FinTech Legal
FinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies
FinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies
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