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Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

FinTech Legal: Payments & Lending

FinTech Guide 2026 : UK-wide


Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

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FinTech Legal: Payments & Lending - UK-wide

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe brings significant venture capital expertise to FinTech-related transactions. The team regularly acts on major cross-border deals and funding rounds. The Orrick team also advises its clients on financial regulatory matters and licensing procedures, particularly in the payments arena.

Work Highlights

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  • Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe advised investment and cloud-native data management platform FINBOURNE Technology on its Series B fundraise of more than GBP100 million.

Strengths

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  • I found them experienced, responsive and with people who understood the regulatory questions. They are involved with FCA audits as well and do quite high-level, strategic work.

    FinTech Legal: Payments & Lending respondentFinTech
  • They provide rapid responses along with market knowledge and requirements.

    FinTech Legal: Payments & Lending respondentFinTech
  • The team provides unmatched market knowledge and very practical advice. They are able to give clear recommendations based on their expertise in European VC funding with a large number of stakeholders.

    FinTech Legal: Payments & Lending respondentFinTech
  • They have strong advisory capability on technical matters relating to complex structures. They are also good with negotiation skills around legal and commercial matters.

    FinTech Legal: Payments & Lending respondentFinTech

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Shawn Atkinson
    Band 2Shawn Atkinson

    Shawn Atkinson

    Shawn Atkinson advises investors and FinTechs on M&A and investment matters. He leads the Orrick corporate practice in London.

    • Shawn Atkinson is absolutely exceptional at what he does. He knows his area and the market inside out and is happy to give you clear view.

      FinTech Legal: Payments & Lending respondentFinTech
    • Shawn is excellent in his deal experience. His calm when our deal hit a snag was reassuring.

      FinTech Legal: Payments & Lending respondentFinTech

Ranked Individuals at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP (1)

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    Shawn Atkinson

    FinTech Legal: Corporate, Securities & Financing

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