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Christian F McDermott

Christian F McDermott

UK 2026

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Practice Areas

Christian McDermott, an experienced technology lawyer, advises clients on large-scale technology contracts, commercial collaborations, as well as fintech and payments transactions.

He advises global and UK-based clients — including major financial institutions as well as publicly listed, private, and emerging companies — on the development, use, and commercialization of technology, in particular:

- Large-scale technology and outsourcing projects

- Complex commercial collaborations

- Fintech contracts

- Established and emerging payments technologies

- Licensing and distribution arrangements

- Diligence on technology and fintech M&A and IPOs

- Transitional services arrangements

- General commercial law and intellectual property matters

Christian draws on more than a decade of experience with technology and fintech matters. He has a keen sense of what is at market, utilizes effective collaboration strategies, and has developed a reputation as a skilled negotiator who knows how to get deals done.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Financial Services: Payments Law - UK-wide

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Christian McDermott is co-chair of Latham's payments practice. He is an experienced lawyer who works with international companies on the full spectrum of payments matters.

Information Technology & Outsourcing - London (Firms)

Band 6
Band 6

Individual Editorial

Christian McDermott is well regarded for his experience in IT and outsourcing matters, ranging from commercial contracting to regulatory advice. He is noted for his expertise in the fintech and payments sectors.

Strengths

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  • Christian is the smartest lawyer I work with. He is one of the people you want sat by your side in a tense negotiation because of his level-headedness and ability to unravel complexity.

    Information Technology & OutsourcingChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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London (Firms)

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