Payment systems and processors, issuers and acquirers of e-money and digital payment instruments, and investment funds are among the clients which seek out Sidley Austin LLP's fintech team. Leonard Ng heads up the team and frequently assists payment clients who provide regulated investment services. Max Savoie leads the firm's UK and EU payments and fintech practice and is well-positioned to advise clients on the forthcoming third Payment Services Directive. AML and sanctions work relating to the payments sector is a key strength for Rachpal K. Thind.

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Leonard Ng

Other key lawyers

Max Savoie, Rachpal K. Thind, Martin Dowdall, John Casanova, Katie Chin