Jonathan Emmanuel
Bird & Bird LLP
Bird & Bird LLP
Client SatisfactionPraised for its ‘approach to complex issues in the payments arena’, Bird & Bird LLP’s fintech team is also strong across corporate transactions, the use of AI and data protection work. Regulatory expert Gavin Punia co-leads the practice alongside the ‘immediately reassuring’ Jonathan Emmanuel. Emmanuel’s far-reaching practice encompasses a range of technology transactions, frequently relating to the integration of APIs. Sanjana Sura focuses her practice on GDPR and e-privacy. Christina Fleming’s expertise extends to mandates involving software built around, or interacting with, Layer 1 or Layer 2 blockchains.
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Testimonials
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‘Excellent service provided by the corporate and commercial fintech team, led by Jonathan Emmanuel. I am impressed by their approach to complex issues, and the way in which they are able to find solutions to these issues in the payments arena. The team excels at drafting and providing timely and helpful advice. I would not hesitate to recommend both Jonathan Emmanuel and Gavin Punia.’
‘Both Jonathan Emmanuel and Gavin Punia are top-notch fintech specialists and excellent communicators. They provide timely and helpful advice at all times. They have extensive payments experience, advising fintechs and other firms in the financial and gambling sectors on issues arising in the payments space.’
‘Deep industry knowledge and hands-on approach to understanding a client's business and helping them navigate the legal issues associated with commercial and corporate matters. They are responsive, pragmatic and highly knowledgeable about specific sector issues. A friendly and professional team that is a pleasure to work with.’
‘Close engagement and collaboration. Wanting to go the extra mile for clients. Able to work to tight deadlines and support urgent business needs on short notice. Subject matter experts with genuine interest in the client's business and success. Jonny Emmanuel particularly stands out on fintech commercial matters.’
‘Approachability, and a commitment to building a long-term relationship rather than prioritising short-term billing.’
‘Jonathan Emmanuel is an immediately reassuring presence. It is clear he knows what he is doing advising on important IT contracts and relationships. Very dynamic and impressive.’
'Incredibly knowledgeable, approachable, and reliable. Despite a heavy volume of work from our organisation, Bird & Bird's guidance is timely, informed by our environment, and actionable.’
'Sanjana Sura and Hunter Dorwart, are true experts and authorities in the data protection space. When we engage with Bird & Bird, Sanjana and Hunter offer meaningful insights on the letter of the law as well as strategies for operationalisation that take into account enforcement trends and organisational risk tolerance. The ability to make legal advice practical and operational is incredibly valuable to our organisation.’
Key clients
- Rated Labs
- Statement Technologies (t/a Tuza)
- Tatum Holdings
Work highlights
- Advised on a $12m equity investment led by a US-based investor into Rated Labs Ltd, which offers an API-based data utility platform to make Web3 infrastructure data usable.
- Advised Tatum Holdings on various strategic transactions, including financing rounds and business-critical structuring matters.
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Jonathan Emmanuel, Gavin Punia