INDIVIDUAL PROFILE

James Burnie

FinTech 2026

gunnercooke

Ranked in 2 practice areas

FinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies

UK-wide

2 years ranked

FinTech Legal

UK-wide

2 years ranked

Contributions and articles

6 Global Practice Guides

2 In-depth overview

About

Provided by gunnercooke

Practice Areas

James advises a wide range of firms on financial services regulation and FinTech. He advises financial institutions on all aspects of EU and UK financial regulation. This includes advisory, project and transactional work in connection with the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive, the Capital Requirements Directive and Regulation, the FCA Handbook and PRA Rulebook (including conduct of business obligations and financial promotions), the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive and regulatory perimeter questions.

James’s cryptoassets and blockchain work is award winning, receiving runner-up at the Crypto A.M. Awards 2020, “Standout” at the FT Innovation in Legal Expertise Awards 2018; “Highly Commended” at the FT Innovative Lawyers Awards 2017 and “Highly Commended / Runner Up” at Legalweek: The British legal Awards 2017.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Professional Advisers: FinTech

FinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies - UK-wide

Band 1

Individual Editorial

James Burnie of gunnercooke is respected for his expertise in cryptocurrency matters. His work includes regulatory advice and securing authorisations from regulators, and his clients include token projects and NFT creators. Burnie is highlighted for his strong technical knowledge and understanding of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency.

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FinTech Legal - UK-wide

Band 3

Individual Editorial

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

James Burnie is very commercial and attuned to the latest trends in the sector.
FinTech Legal: Blockchain & CryptocurrenciesProfessional Advisers: FinTech
James Burnie really knows his stuff in terms of digital assets. He is able to talk, not only a UK, but from a global perspective. Jurisdictional questions are very easy with him.
FinTech Legal: Blockchain & CryptocurrenciesProfessional Advisers: FinTech
I found James highly professional and accommodating. He can think on his feet and outside of the box to create outcomes that exceed expectations.
FinTech Legal: Blockchain & CryptocurrenciesProfessional Advisers: FinTech
James Burnie is the one I go to for crypto legal work in the UK. He is very knowledgeable on how crypto sits in the FCA regulatory space.
FinTech Legal: Blockchain & CryptocurrenciesProfessional Advisers: FinTech