Major clearing banks, industry and trade bodies, and major crypto projects are among the clients who turn to the team at Norton Rose Fulbright for regulatory advice across a range of issues, including payment systems, distributed ledger technology, the metaverse and NFTs, and consumer credit. Hannah Meakin - who heads up the practice - has amassed considerable experience advising on the use of blockchain in relation to market infrastructure. Jonathan Herbst is versed in the intricacies of BNPL regulation. Nicholas Berry is increasingly active on products using emerging technology in the insurance crypto space. Albert Weatherill is focused on the development of innovative financial services and products, such as digital assets issuance and trading. Matthew Gregory and Haris Karacosta are further key contacts at the firm.
Testimonials
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‘ NRF’s network of relationships, both internally with employees and externally with regulators, central authorities, academia, politicians, vendors and customers plays a crucial role. Great relationships enables quick adaptation and efficient teamwork.'
- 'NRF’s leaders evidence skills such as strategic thinking, creativity, adaptability, and a growth mindset. They introduce new products and find novel ways to deliver value to clients. NRF fosters an innovative culture. They embrace digital technologies and the resultant impact they have on the wider industry.'
- The team brings technical expertise, and a client centric approach. They are always across their subject matter. '
- 'Hannah Meakin specializes in market infrastructure, derivatives, fintech and crypto regulation. Her deep understanding of all these areas allows her to provide valuable and actionable insights. She has been invaluable in helping us navigate complex financial services legislation, including the UK versions of MiFID II, EMIR, MAR, BMR, IFPR and more recently Operational Resilience (aka DORA).'
- 'Sean Murphy brings valuable insights and practical learnings from the evolving fintech space. Our interest is specific to cryptocurrencies, stablecoins and payments. Sean understands the context around these products which require an understanding of both DLT and cybersecurity.'
Key clients
- Aquiline Capital Partners
- Arch
- Bybit
- HSBC Investment Bank
- HSBC Innovation Bank
- Global Parametrics
- Global Blockchain Business Council
- IG Markets
- Nexus Mutual
- Northern Trust
- Paxos (formerly itBit)
- Post Trade Distributed Ledger Group
- Riskbook
- Revenio Capital
- Revolut
- SmartCo
- Stable Group
- Standard Chartered Bank
- Starling Bank
- Superfluid
- TPAY
- Zego
- Zurich
Work highlights
- Advising HSBC Innovation Banking on its implementation of the FCA’s new Consumer Duty.
- Advising a leading crypto company on a multijurisdictional survey mapping cryptoassets regulation across 220 jurisdictions.
- Advising Northern Trust in respect of the $36m series A fundraising round of crypto asset custodian Zodia Custody Limited (Zodia), a joint venture company held by NT and Standard Chartered Ventures (SC).
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Hannah Meakin