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An overview of the services and expertise provided by our flourishing FinTech practice, working with entrepreneurs, investors and venture capitalists across the breadth of business stages.
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Recent experience
We acted for a client who entered into a trade on a crypto currency exchange, making a large windfall profit. The dispute is with the exchange following its freezing of the account alleging that the crypto currency wallet had been hacked.
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Case study
We acted for a client who entered into a trade on a crypto currency exchange, making a large windfall profit. The dispute is with the exchange following its freezing of the account alleging that the crypto currency wallet had been hacked.
We advised a commodity derivatives platform, on the regulatory and commercial aspects of managing its platform. In particular we provided perimeter regulatory guidance as to whether the platform could be undertaking regulated activities in various scenarios, in order to conduct brokerage of potentially exempt products. We also had to consider whether its activities could be interpreted as operating a trading venue.
FINANCIAL REGULATORY & FINTECH
Case study
We advised a commodity derivatives platform, on the regulatory and commercial aspects of managing its platform. In particular we provided perimeter regulatory guidance as to whether the platform could be undertaking regulated activities in various scenarios, in order to conduct brokerage of potentially exempt products. We also had to consider whether its activities could be interpreted as operating a trading venue.
We advised on the ‘Series A’ funding of a company operating a cross channel platform for secure authentication and information exchange for the banking, government, healthcare, e-commerce sectors.
FINANCIAL REGULATORY & FINTECH
Case study
We advised on the ‘Series A’ funding of a company operating a cross channel platform for secure authentication and information exchange for the banking, government, healthcare, e-commerce sectors.
We advised a central Europe-based client building a platform offering access to artificial-intelligence powered crypto currency trading tools, on UK regulation regarding ICOs and token sales.
FINTECH & FINANCIAL REGULATORY
Case study
We advised a central Europe-based client building a platform offering access to artificial-intelligence powered crypto currency trading tools, on UK regulation regarding ICOs and token sales.
We advised a Japanese based client on the legal and regulatory aspects in regards to raising funds via an initial coin offering (ICO) for its stablecoin project.
FINTECH & FINANCIAL REGULATORY
Case study
We advised a Japanese based client on the legal and regulatory aspects in regards to raising funds via an initial coin offering (ICO) for its stablecoin project.
We advised a leading provider of regulatory services in the crypto space on a range of corporate and regulatory matters, including the regulatory impact of selling initial coin offerings (ICOs) into the UK market, various block trades in crypto currencies, and assorted corporate structure matters, including debt, ICO and equity financing.
FINANCIAL REGULATORY & FINTECH
Case study
We advised a leading provider of regulatory services in the crypto space on a range of corporate and regulatory matters, including the regulatory impact of selling initial coin offerings (ICOs) into the UK market, various block trades in crypto currencies, and assorted corporate structure matters, including debt, ICO and equity financing.
We advise a leading start-up online bank on an on-going basis on multiple commercial matters including terms and conditions, services agreements, influencer agreements and others.
Case study
We advise a leading start-up online bank on an on-going basis on multiple commercial matters including terms and conditions, services agreements, influencer agreements and others.
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We have a flourishing FinTech practice acting across the breadth of business stages. Working with entrepreneurs, investors and venture capitalists, we understand the challenges facing technology businesses and offer a uniquely tailored service.
Our practice advises a diverse client base including challenger banks, peer-to-peer e-payment vehicles, Forex companies and those utilising Blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies.
We regularly advise companies and projects looking to raise funds via Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) and Security Token Offerings (STOs) in regard to UK law and FCA regulation and the contractual relationship between those offering the token and the token holder. We have particular expertise advising on corporate, commercial, data protection, and intellectual property issues and resolving disputes.
We understand that, in this space, simple is better. We keep our approach light touch, focusing only on what needs to be done to secure the best result as quickly as possible, freeing you up to focus on the progression of your business.
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Recent experience
Case study
We acted for a client who entered into a trade on a crypto currency exchange, making a large windfall profit. The dispute is with the exchange following its freezing of the account alleging that the crypto currency wallet had been hacked.
Case study
We advised a commodity derivatives platform, on the regulatory and commercial aspects of managing its platform. In particular we provided perimeter regulatory guidance as to whether the platform could be undertaking regulated activities in various scenarios, in order to conduct brokerage of potentially exempt products. We also had to consider whether its activities could be interpreted as operating a trading venue.
Case study
We advised on the ‘Series A’ funding of a company operating a cross channel platform for secure authentication and information exchange for the banking, government, healthcare, e-commerce sectors.
Case study
We advised a central Europe-based client building a platform offering access to artificial-intelligence powered crypto currency trading tools, on UK regulation regarding ICOs and token sales.
Case study
We advised a Japanese based client on the legal and regulatory aspects in regards to raising funds via an initial coin offering (ICO) for its stablecoin project.
Case study
We advised a leading provider of regulatory services in the crypto space on a range of corporate and regulatory matters, including the regulatory impact of selling initial coin offerings (ICOs) into the UK market, various block trades in crypto currencies, and assorted corporate structure matters, including debt, ICO and equity financing.
Case study
We advise a leading start-up online bank on an on-going basis on multiple commercial matters including terms and conditions, services agreements, influencer agreements and others.
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