England - London • TMT (technology, media and telecoms)
Bird & Bird LLP
Praised for being ‘fully immersed in the industry’, Bird & Bird LLP’s fintech practice is particularly strong across payment services, blockchain, open data and crowdfunding. The team combines expertise in commercial and regulatory work, disputes, tech outsourcing and IP. Disruptive digital technology expert Jonathan Emmanuel heads the practice and has longstanding experience of advising on complex technology outsourcing mandates. Electronic cash, cryptocurrency and payment mechanisms are all areas of expertise for Trystan Tether. Christian Bartsch has a proven track record in managing projects across multiple jurisdictions, while Gavin Punia has fostered particular experience in the regulation of digital wealth management services. Thomas Hepplewhite and Christina Fleming are further key contacts.
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘The team all focus on fintech as a division of the technology transactions team so they are fully immersed in the industry.’
‘Jonny Emmanuel heads the team. He has real passion for the subject area, exceptional knowledge and he is really engaged with the team and what they're working on.
- 'Christina Fleming is excellent, she has good command of the subject area and is easy to work with.’
Key clients
- A large bank in the Middle East
- Crypto Open Patent Alliance (COPA)
- Santander
- Mastercard
- Jobandtalent
Work highlights
- Assisted a large bank in the Middle East in relation to the negotiation of a £20m+, long-term Master Services Agreement to govern the call-off of outsourced IT services.
- Handling litigation in relation to the ownership rights of Bitcoin following a competitive tender process run by Crypto Open Patent Alliance (COPA).
- Advised Santander on its £25m debt facility arrangements for Fibre & Wireless, one of the UK’s regional altnets.
Lawyers
Leading individuals
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jonathan Emmanuel