Chambers Review
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FinTech Legal - UK-wide
What the Team is Known For
Shoosmiths regularly advises clients on technology procurement and outsourcing matters. Members of the team also assist with regulatory mandates and handle privacy and cyber matters. The firm has further expertise in cryptocurrency and blockchain matters and payments law.
Strengths
Shoosmiths' lawyers are responsive and incredibly personable. It is a strong team. No one there has not impressed me. They are not just good from a legal perspective, they are also practical.
Shoosmiths is very sensible in negotiating contracts, and very easy to use.
Work Highlights
Shoosmiths advised TerraPay on various matters including terms and conditions of its services as well as structuring international business and technology arrangements.
Notable practitioners
Luke Stubbs is based in Manchester and heads the Shoosmiths FinTech team. He advises payments providers and other financial players on technology procurement, operational management and transactions. He is also experienced in dealing with Digital Operational Resilience Act related issues.
Luke Stubbs is really good lawyer. He understands business challenges and adapts his advice. He is a very commercial lawyer.
Luke Stubbs is really good. He is very knowledgeable and practical, but also a very proactive and personable.