FinTech Legal: Payments & Lending | FinTech

Allen & Overy has notable lawyers in its banking and finance, capital markets and corporate practices. The firm has especially outstanding capabilities in handling complex payments matters.

"We come across them as a big international player that is involved in complex, cross-border work. It is a top firm, they have a great technical payments and lending team. They are involved in market-leading work with impressive clients. The firm maintains a top reputation here."

Bird & Bird is well known for its leading technology and intellectual property practices, and is also able to advise on financial regulatory matters. The firm's FinTech work includes a broad range of payments and crowdfunding mandates.

Pinsent Masons is particularly active on open banking, blockchain, cloud computing and payments projects. The firm has traditional strength in technology and advises clients from scale-ups to established financial institutions. It can also draw on its extensive network of international offices.

Sidley Austin represents regulated entities and unregulated technology providers through its global FinTech practice. The firm's London office has a notable financial regulatory and data privacy offering, and also advises on FinTech transactions. The firm is also recognised for its work on virtual currencies and mobile payments matters.