INDIVIDUAL PROFILE

Jack Hardman

FinTech 2026

Clifford Chance LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

FinTech Legal

United Arab Emirates

7 years ranked

About

Provided by Clifford Chance LLP

Practice Areas

Jack Hardman specialises in technology and financial services, having significant experience in our London and Dubai teams, focusing the majority of his work on M&A for financial institutions and technology companies.

Jack also leads the financial services regulatory and fintech practices for Clifford Chance in the Middle East, having advised local and international financial services and technology companies, as well as regional regulators, for several years, including on UAE, DIFC and ADGM regulations.

Jack has acted on many of the leading regional transactions in the financial and technology sector in recent years. He has also been involved in the establishment of prominent fintech platforms and operations. His broad practice spans M&A, restructuring, regulatory, licensing tech contracting, data and general advisory work across the FIG/tech sectors.

Jack is the Africa Practice Leader for Tech.

Career

Durham University (LLB) 2007

Admitted as a solicitor in England & Wales 2011

Partner since May 2022

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Professional Advisers: FinTech

FinTech Legal - United Arab Emirates

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Jack Hardman leads Clifford Chance's FinTech group in the Middle East. He assists financial institutions with blockchain and digital assets issues, and often advises clients on corporate matters including acquisitions, restructurings and joint ventures. He has further expertise in tokenisation projects.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Jack Hardman is very good and is seen as a market leader in this space for FinTech work.
FinTech LegalProfessional Advisers: FinTech
Jack is excellent: very client-focused, solution-oriented and detailed.
FinTech LegalProfessional Advisers: FinTech