Praised for its 'technical fluency', Harbottle & Lewis LLP regularly assists fintechs through the investment lifecycle, from early-stage financings through to exits. Practice head Emma Wright is equipped to handle technology transactions and advise firms on AI strategies. Tony Littner is frequently sought out by investee companies and investment funds for corporate assistance. Charles Lévêque’s busy portfolio of work includes investments, shareholder arrangements and AIM flotations.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Harbottle & Lewis stands out for their clear understanding of fintech complexity and commitment to innovation. The team's collaborative spirit and technological fluency make them a valued legal partner.’

  • ‘The individuals at Harbottle & Lewis are commendable for their expertise and personable service. Their guidance is always pragmatic and reflective of a deep understanding of the fintech sector. I enjoyed the kind manner of the people I worked with.’

Key clients

  • TradingHub Group
  • Primer API
  • WealthOS
  • Smart Pension
  • Kraken Ventures, Fabric Ventures, Arca, and Inovo.vc (as a syndicate)
  • Crezco
  • Fabric Ventures Group S.a.r.l
  • iSAM

Work highlights

  • Advised Smart Pension on its Series E USD $95m fundraising round led by PE fund, Aquilin.
  • Founded the investHER movement that successfully reversed the law that disproportionately impacted female angel investors.
  • Advised Primer on its latest investment by the Chinese VC investment fund, Tencent, as well as providing general advisory support across our corporate, employment, IP and tech teams.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Emma Wright

Other key lawyers

Tony Littner, Charles Leveque, Tom Macleod, Lizzie Williams, Agatha Claridge