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Financial Services: Payments Law - UK-wide

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Latham & Watkins is home to a noteworthy payments team that regularly advises clients on the regulatory aspects of M&A. The team also offers more general regulatory advice and works with clients on product launches.

Work Highlights

  • Latham & Watkins advised Shift4 Payments on its acquisition of the payments and technology platform Global Blue.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Christian F McDermott
3
Christian F McDermott
3
Band 3

Christian McDermott is co-chair of Latham's payments practice. He is an experienced lawyer who works with international companies on the full spectrum of payments matters.

Stuart Davis
3
Stuart Davis
3
Band 3

Stuart Davis is global co-chair of Latham's fintech industry group. He has a noteworthy payments practice and regularly works with technology companies and new and established, financial services sector organisations.

Stuart is always willing to make himself available and roll up his sleeves to support his clients.

Stuart is able to see around corners and spot emerging risks and trends. He is an incredibly valuable partner to our business and a delight to work with.

He is highly responsive, pragmatic and a true expert in the payments regulatory space. He has an impressive ability to cut through complexity and deliver actionable advice in fast-moving contexts.

Brett Carr
Brett Carr
Star Associates

Brett Carr is a well-known associate in the team who works on a host of matters. His clients include central banks and payment service companies, and he provides regulatory advice, often including cross-jurisdictional elements.

He is an outstanding regulatory adviser with a calm, considered approach. He combines deep technical expertise with a strong sense of commerciality.

Brett is very impressive, incredibly responsive and gives practical advice.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Financial Services: Payments Law

Christian F McDermott
3
Christian F McDermott
3
Band 3
Stuart Davis
3
Stuart Davis
3
Band 3
Brett Carr
Brett Carr
Star Associates