George Morris
FinTech Guide 2025
Band 3 : FinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies
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About
Provided by George Morris
Practice Areas
George is a leading authority on disruptive technologies, primarily in the fields of crypto assets and blockchain. He also specialises in general commercial contracts for the IT and telecommunications sector.
George is a partner in our Digital Business group in London. He’s also an expert on crypto assets and the technologies and regulations surrounding blockchain technology. So much so that he’s the board-appointed lawyer for CryptoUK – the UK’s leading crypto assets trade association.
George thrives on developing innovative legal solutions for this rapidly evolving industry, informed by his first-hand knowledge of the sector and its commercial challenges. He knows disruptive technologies inside out, which means George’s legal advice is as forward-thinking as the industry itself.
As well as being the firm’s go-to expert on crypto and blockchain, George advises on all types of commercial contracts in the IT and telecoms sectors. He’s well-versed in data protection, cyber security, software licensing, procurement and regulatory matters.
Since joining Simmons & Simmons in 2007, George has completed secondments at Virgin Media and Telefónica O2, as well as a global financial institution. He became a partner in 2018.
George is a member of the firm's Accelerate Digital group, focused on guiding clients through digital transformation.
George Morris’s legal expertise and guidance has been invaluable to the creation and design of the product CryptoReviewer.
Chambers Review
FinTech
George Morris is an expert in cryptocurrency matters at Simmons & Simmons. Morris advises on regulatory matters concerning blockchain technology and digital assets.
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"George Morris is great: he is very collaborative, holistic in his advice, very creative and commercial in his solutions, and offers a real partnership experience when you work with him."
"I'm a massive fan of George Morris. He's always my go-to on complex and urgent questions. I feel so grateful to have had his insights and advice always on hand."
"George Morris is great: he is very collaborative, holistic in his advice, very creative and commercial in his solutions, and offers a real partnership experience when you work with him."
"I'm a massive fan of George Morris. He's always my go-to on complex and urgent questions. I feel so grateful to have had his insights and advice always on hand."
