FinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies

Linklaters regularly advises renowned institutions on complex FinTech mandates. It is particularly strong at handling significant corporate transactions and is notable for its work on financial services regulatory matters, including those relating to crypto-assets. Linklaters frequently acts for incumbent financial institutions on financial technology matters, as well as crypto companies and FinTechs.

"For me, Linklaters are by far the best team in the market for digital assets."

"Linklaters are very active in FinTech, both on the traditional financial side but also on the mid-size and startup side of crypto exchanges."

Linklaters advised Fnality International on regulatory, tax and banking issues relating to its project to develop a blockchain-based wholesale payments system.

Harry Eddis is a partner in Linklaters' financial regulation group and co-heads the global FinTech team. He advises on authorisation and market conduct matters. Eddis is an expert on clearing platforms and electronic trading. "Harry Eddis is very good, a very nice guy and also very thorough and commercial."

Julian Cunningham-Day co-leads the global FinTech team at Linklaters. He often advises major institutional clients on complex matters, including mandates involving technology projects and servicing and collaboration agreements.

Richard Hay is Linklaters' UK head of FinTech. He advises clients on digital securities and the use of distributed ledger technology. "Richard Hay has a very strong regulatory background and has a clear vision. He thinks together with the client on the development of the business." "Richard is a solid communicator and forward-thinking in how he approaches novel questions. He doesn't seek to just answer the question; he wants to understand the problem and the route to solve it." "Richard Hay is very good - he's very clued up and does a lot of work in FinTech."