Fox Williams LLP

FinTech

Partner

Chris is an experienced commercial technology and regulatory lawyer who is recognised by both Legal 500 and Chambers as one of the UK’s leading FinTech lawyers. He founded the FinTech practice at boutique technology firm Kemp Little that was acquired by Deloitte Legal in 2021, where he led the FinTech legal team before joining Fox Williams in 2024.

As well as being a seasoned commercial technology lawyer advising clients on contracts for the supply and procurement of all sorts of technology, IP and data, he is also a regulatory expert with deep experience in the areas of payments, e-money and open banking. He advises clients ranging from early-stage start-ups on the establishment of their business and products, to scale-ups as they grow their business and product lines by entering into partnerships with third parties, to major institutions as they look to innovate from traditional service models. He has particular expertise in dealing with legal issues surrounding technology and data that is operating within or around the regulated space, applying pragmatism and sector knowledge to the commercial and regulatory requirements of the project in hand.

Chris is a regular speaker and contributor on legal and regulatory issues in FinTech and payments, an ardent supporter of the FinTech start-up ecosystem, and a seasoned negotiator who is recognised for his ability to get deals over the line.