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Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates

FinTech Legal: Corporate, Securities & Financing

FinTech Guide 2026 : UK-wide


Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates

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FinTech Legal: Corporate, Securities & Financing - UK-wide

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Skadden's London-based FinTech group is experienced in representing notable financial institutions, investors and innovative FinTechs in investment deals, joint ventures and M&A transactions. It frequently handles cross-border matters, with clients benefiting from the firm's multi-jurisdictional footprint.

Work Highlights

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  • The Skadden team advised eToro in its USD620 million IPO.

Strengths

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  • Skadden is one of our go-to firms for matters of consequence. The team provides execution quality that is second to none, with a commercial approach that allows us to make decisions efficiently.

    FinTech Legal: Corporate, Securities & Financing respondentFinTech
  • The Skadden team understands issues regarding M&A from the target's viewpoint thoroughly, particularly in the Fintech sector. They not only provide expert legal advice, but are a strategic partner.

    FinTech Legal: Corporate, Securities & Financing respondentFinTech
  • Skadden demonstrates a sophisticated and deep understanding of authorisation processes across the EU's various member states.

    FinTech Legal: Corporate, Securities & Financing respondentFinTech

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Simon Toms
    Band 1Simon Toms

    Simon Toms

    Simon Toms advises clients in the FinTech, technology and telecommunications sectors on cross-border M&A transactions. His work regularly involves payments, open banking and blockchain elements.

    • Simon has been proactive in shaping what has been an industry stuck in the nascent stage, and bringing it into the now. He is very collaborative and delivers a lot on innovative issues in the market.

      FinTech Legal: Corporate, Securities & Financing respondentFinTech
    • Simon naturally combines an aura of openness and friendliness with a deep commercial and legal understanding, providing important insights and perspectives.

      FinTech Legal: Corporate, Securities & Financing respondentFinTech
    • Simon Toms combines extensive subject matter legal expertise with a pragmatic and commercially-oriented approach.

      FinTech Legal: Corporate, Securities & Financing respondentFinTech

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