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Walkers

FinTech Legal

FinTech Guide 2026 : Bermuda


Walkers

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FinTech Legal - Bermuda

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Walkers advises international businesses on partnerships with, and investments in, FinTech enterprises, as well as assisting financial institutions and asset managers with their own FinTech projects. In Bermuda, the Walkers team regularly advises on digital assets regulatory matters and consultations with the Bermuda government and the Bermuda Monetary Authority.

Work Highlights

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  • Walkers helped Wenia, a subsidiary of Bancolumbia, to successfully obtain a Class F digital assets business licence in Bermuda. This allows Wenia to provide customers with access to digital assets in addition to stablecoins.

Strengths

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  • Walkers has knowledge and understanding of the BMA and an ability to align novel business models to requirements.

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  • The Walkers team is extremely knowledgeable and had great contacts within the BMA.

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  • The Walkers Bermuda FinTech team is an absolute powerhouse, including partners who are experts in the field, well respected, and have the knowledge to help FinTech firms get licensed.

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  • Walkers has a very knowledgeable and friendly team. They provided a lot of valuable input into our processes.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Natalie Neto
    Band 1Natalie Neto

    Natalie Neto

    Natalie Neto advises clients on regulatory solutions for digital asset issuances as well as matters involving crypto exchanges and applications for digital assets business licences. She wins praise for her technical knowledge and understanding of digital assets.

    • Natalie Neto is an expert in the FinTech space. She understands the landscape and the upcoming trends.

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    • What distinguishes Natalie is her deep subject matter expertise in Bermuda’s digital asset regulatory framework, combined with a pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach.

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    • Natalie is a superstar in the FinTech sector in Bermuda with an unmatched level of expertise and years of proven leadership in this field.

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  • Band 2Rachel Nightingale
    Band 2Rachel Nightingale

    Rachel Nightingale

    Rachel Nightingale is a partner at Walkers Bermuda. She specialises in corporate transactional and regulatory work and regularly acts for FinTech clients on Bermuda licensing matters and capital raises.

    • Rachel is extremely well versed in Bermuda's digital assets regulatory framework and proves to be extremely knowledgeable.

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    • Rachel Nightingale's attention to detail, responsiveness and ability to translate complex legal issues into practical guidance make her an invaluable asset to clients.

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    • Rachel is an absolute professional, well known, well respected and extremely knowledgeable on all things FinTech and Bermuda. Any company would be lucky to have her as external counsel.

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