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FinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies - UK-wide

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Simmons & Simmons advises notable clients on a range of FinTech mandates. The firm is regularly involved in transactions, and also assists clients with regulatory matters relating to payments and crypto-asset operations.

Work Highlights

  • Simmons & Simmons advised advised Robinhood Markets on the European regulatory aspects on its acquisition of Luxembourg based crypto-asset exchange Bitstamp.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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George Morris
2
George Morris
2
Band 2

George Morris is an expert in cryptocurrency matters at Simmons & Simmons. Morris advises on regulatory matters concerning blockchain technology and digital assets.

George Morris brings genuine whole-of-market perspective to crypto and digital-assets regulation. He is equally comfortable advising exchanges, custodians, and brokers.

George Morris has great in-house experience and his expertise on MiCA is great. He is very responsive, hands-on, and thorough.

George Morris is fantastic. He is very knowledgeable and is always wiling to pitch in and find us resources. He is very supportive.

George Morris sees crypto so well. He is incredibly commercially minded.

George Morris clearly has a great depth of expertise both from a legal and technical perspective. He is always able to provide us with a commercially sympathetic viewpoint.

Oliver Irons
2
Oliver Irons
2
Band 2

Oliver Irons is a financial services regulatory lawyer at Simmons & Simmons with a strong practice in payments law. Irons often advises FinTechs, tech companies and traditional financial institutions on payments regulation and technology matters.

Oliver Irons is an excellent person to work with. He is always available, very accommodating and good at thinking through alternative solutions. He is a true business partner.

Oliver Irons understands the space. He would definitely be someone to go to for payment services law.

He is very sensible and good to work with.

Angus McLean
3
Angus McLean
3
Band 3

Angus McLean leads Simmons & Simmons' FinTech practice. He advises on IP issues arising as part of M&A and investment transactions, and also works on breach of confidence matters relating to employee moves.

Angus McLean is highly responsive and his work is high quality. He is both straightforward and sophisticated.

Ranked Individuals at
Simmons & Simmons LLP

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FinTech Legal

Angus McLean
5
Angus McLean
5
Band 5
FinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies

George Morris
2
George Morris
2
Band 2
FinTech Legal: Corporate, Securities & Financing

Angus McLean
3
Angus McLean
3
Band 3
FinTech Legal: Payments & Lending

Oliver Irons
2
Oliver Irons
2
Band 2