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Stephenson Harwood LLP

FinTech Legal (International Firms)

FinTech Guide 2026 : China


Stephenson Harwood LLP

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FinTech Legal (International Firms) - China

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Stephenson Harwood provides legal and regulatory advise to FinTechs, virtual banks and non-banking financial institutions. The firm has a broad offering, which is primarily focused on payments and lending advisory.

Strengths

The Stephenson Harwood team has the ability to prepare helpful legal advice that addresses the particular needs of clients. It's tech-savvy and has the ability to grasp the situation effectively.

Stephenson Harwood's specialised expertise and diverse capabilities instil confidence in clients, partners, and stakeholders. The team has a strong grasp of the money lending industry.

We are impressed with the team's familiarity with FinTech business models and ability to provide regulatory compliance advice that's helpful.

Notable practitioners
Katherine Liu

Katherine Liu heads up Stephenson Harwood's Finance and Financial Services Group in Greater China. Liu has a busy practice assisting high-profile FinTech clients on regulatory mandates, particularly relating to payments and lending issues.

Katherine is very hands-on, knows the details really well, and is able to advise us on potential risks.

Katherine is well-versed in our sector, including key regulations and best practices, which helps her navigate legal challenges.

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