Clifford Chance LLP‘s far-reaching fintech practice spans advice on technology such as blockchain, artificial intelligence and insurtech, fintech litigation and M&A. The unit is also active across financial regulation, tax, IP and data privacy. Clients include financial institutions, tech-focused corporates, and fintech and insurtech disruptors. Simon Crown, who co-leads the team, has a high level of experience relating to the impact of Brexit on payments businesses. Kate Scott completes the leadership team and is particularly strong in follow-on litigation from regulatory investigations. Monica Sah’s wide-ranging portfolio of work extends to crypto asset regulation, while Caroline Meinertz has significant experience in the transaction services sector, and Simon Gleeson is frequently engaged by governments and regulators to help with the establishment of regulatory regimes. Diego Ballon Ossio and Laura Douglas are both well versed in financial services in the metaverse and Web3.
Testimonials
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- 'They provide timely and detailed advice on crypto related matters (including areas that are still evolving).'
- 'Monica Sah and Laura Douglas are responsive, provide answers and advice in a timely manner and address the key pain points that we flag.'
Key clients
- HQLAᵡ
- IRSG
- Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE)
Work highlights
- Advising HQLAᵡ on a range of various developments, including with pilots of potential future use cases.
- Advising the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) on its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) Implementation Strategy.
- Advising a leading blockchain solutions provider on the establishment of its crypto-asset exchange.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Simon Crown, Kate Scott