Particularly active in the financial service sector, KPMG Law is proficient in technology M&A, investments, and outsourcing. Usman Wahid oversees the practice and is knowledgeable of software arrangements and technology infrastructure arrangements, while Chris Overton is particularly focused on the FinTech sector. Another key member of the team is Leigh Gapinski, who is noted for her strength in regulatory compliance.

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Key clients

  • ACX (formerly AirCarbon Exchange)
  • Big Ticket
  • Sedex Information Exchange Limited

Work highlights

  • Advised ACX (formerly AirCarbon Exchange) on a strategic technology services engagement with an Indonesian exchange.
  • Assisted Sedex with obtaining a minority investment from LDC to support Sedex’s organic growth strategy.
  • Advised Big Ticket on its cloud platform contracts and negotiation with a major global insurer and a major UK broker.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Usman Wahid  

Other key lawyers

Chris Overton, Leigh Gapinski