England - London • TMT (technology, media and telecoms)
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP
The 'practical, commercial and effective' digital financial services and fintech team at Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP are active across collaborations and joint-development agreements between our large institutional clients and early-stage fintechs, IPOs and work involving crypto-assets. Governance and transparency issues connected to the use of business data and M&A due diligence are additional areas of expertise. Cardiff-based practice head Matthew Gough is equipped to advise clients on a broad array of commercial agreements. Advising financial institutions on technology arrangements is a fulcrum of Craig Rogers' practice. Simon Lightman is described as 'excellent technically and very easy to work with'. Clients include fintechs, challenger banks and investors.
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Testimonials
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‘The team is a pleasure to work with. Practical, commercial and effective. Strong focus on cost management. Very highly recommended.’
‘Simon Lightman is excellent technically and very easy to work with. Feels like his just as invested in a successful outcome as you are!’
‘Excellent industry knowledge. Very approachable and well connected in the industry.’
‘Craig Rogers is a clear industry leader. He has deep experience and knowledge in the fast moving sector. ’
‘The team have a flexible approach focused on problem solving. They are very knowledgeable on both black letter law and its application in practice.’
‘Ruth Fairhurst is particularly knowledgeable on payment services regulation and industry practice.’
Key clients
- Zopa
- Pollen Street Capital Limited
- FLEETCOR Technologies, Inc. (FLEETCOR)
- HSBC
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Matthew Gough