A number of innovative banks, non-traditional lenders and UK-based fintechs turn to Dentons for a range of ‘business-friendly advice’ on issues such as core payment solutions, IT outsourcing and technology arrangements and M&A. Tristan Jonckheer, who heads up the UK fintech group, is well placed to assist technology platforms with a range of payment services agreements. Other key figures include commercial specialist Martin Fanning, who excels in payments procurement mandates, and Matthew Gilhooly, who is well versed in financial service outsourcing regulations.

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Key clients

  • PayPal
  • Royal Mail Group
  • Goldman Sachs
  • Ripple Labs
  • Avis Budget Group
  • John Lewis Partnership
  • M&S
  • Sainsbury's
  • SMBC Bank International
  • FIFA

Lawyers

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Tristan Jonckheer

Other key lawyers

Martin Fanning, Matthew Gilhooly