Clifford Chance leverages its deep expertise in banking and finance to navigate a broad range of fintech and financial issues, including payment systems, export finance, and regulatory matters related to derivatives and automated trading systems. The firm’s extensive multi-jurisdictional experience also positions it well to manage complex regulatory investigations effectively. Lena Ng advises on licensing, exemptions, conduct of business, and other regulatory issues, frequently supporting clients on both a local and international basis. She leads the team alongside Stella Cramer, who assists clients on complex, digital and transformational technology and commercial transactions, platform agreements, and the full range of data and privacy matters. Elsewhere in the team, Kabir Singh stands out for his expertise in cross-border disputes, and Nish Shetty is recommended for his experience advising clients on high-profile cross-jurisdictional regulatory investigations.
Testimonials
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- 'Clifford Chance provides consistently thoughtful, comprehensive, and high-quality advice. They are subject matter experts who dive deep to understand clients' needs and partner with clients to solve complex problems.'
- 'Lena Ng and Yaru Chia are strong fintech experts who keep abreast with industry developments so that they can provide valuable insights to clients. They are also responsive, thorough and insist on high standards in their deliverables.'
Key clients
- JP Morgan, SBI Digital Asset Holdings and other leading financial institutions and market participants
- CME Group Inc
- Partior
Work highlights
- Advised JP Morgan and SBI Digital Asset Holdings on its successful first industry pilot under the Monetary Authority of Singapore's Project Guardian.
- Providing ongoing advice on a wide range of issues relating to payment services to leading e-commerce and payments firms.
- Advising on Partior's initial approach to the MAS and driving the drafting of its rulebook and platform agreement with participating banks.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Lena Ng, Stella Cramer