Linklaters LLP

Core pillars of the practice at Linklaters LLP include fintech investments, M&A, corporate structuring and technology services contracting, notably in the payments sector. Julian Cunningham-Day co-chairs the practice, and is adept at providing commercial and regulatory advice regarding complex collaborations and servicing arrangements. Fellow co-chairs Fionnghuala Griggs and Lisa Chang excel in international M&A deals involving financial services companies and fintechs. Georgina Kon regularly guides clients through the rollout of transformation and digitisation programmes. Greg Palmer has a strong focus on privacy, and is instructed on a growing number of mandates involving safely and lawfully using AI to maximise the value of data. Domestic and international joint ventures and equity capital markets transaction are strong suits for Katharine Collard, while So Yeon Um is highlighted for her expertise in innovative commercial and technology arrangements.