England - London • TMT (technology, media and telecoms)
Mayer Brown International LLP
Especially popular with financial institutions, Mayer Brown International LLP assists a wide variety of fintech clients with work related to outsourcing transactions, IP, open banking, and strategic investments. The team is also praised for its ‘excellent grasp of the emerging landscape in cryptocurrency regulation.’ Leadership duties are split between Mark Prinsley, whose fintech expertise extends to cross-border cybersecurity regulatory work, and Chris Chapman, who is equipped to advise on matters involving regulatory and law enforcement authorities. Oliver Yaros is well versed in protection matters and IP transactions. Musonda Kapotwe frequently leverages her banking and regulatory experience to guide fintech clients through transactions.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Excellent grasp of the emerging landscape in cryptocurrency regulation.’
'Musonda Kapotwe has excellent knowledge of cryptocurrency regulatory matters.’
Key clients
- Bank of New York Mellon
- Crédit Agricole (Indosuez Wealth Management)
- HSBC
- Nomura
- Previse
- Sun Hung Kai
- Thomson Reuters
- T Rowe Price
Work highlights
- Advised Indosuez Wealth Management on its acquisition of 70 per cent of Wealth Dynamics Ltd.
- Represented Sun Hung Kai & Co. Limited in its Series B investment in Sygnum Bank, the world's first regulated digital asset bank.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Mark Prinsley, Chris Chapman