Sam Tyfield > Shoosmiths LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Shoosmiths LLP
No 1 Bow Churchyard
LONDON
EC4 9DQ
England

Work Department

Corporate, Partner

Position

I am a corporate M&A lawyer with significant experience in the financial services sector.

I have been Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel of a high frequency trading firm.

My practice involves advising clients in the trading industry (exchange-listed and over-the-counter), particularly those which trade algorithmically, in all aspects of their businesses.

I have considerable experience in financial services regulation. I assisted the EU legislature in drafting parts of the current EU-wide financial services rules and regulations as well as responding to numerous consultations on other aspects of those rules and regulations with non-legal industry working groups and associations.

Lawyer Rankings

London > Industry focus > TMT

Shoosmiths LLP is specialised in several areas including data analytics, blockchain, distributed ledger tech and cyber security. The team focuses on three main areas including large IT transactions, fintech and metaverse issues with Joe Stephenson leading the team. Craig Armstrong focuses on SMEs and start-ups with support from Prakash Kerai while Sam Tyfield handles work relating to financial services.

London > TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Fintech

Praised for operating at the ‘cutting edge of service provision’ in the fintech space, Shoosmiths LLP offering spans expertise in payments, financial services regulatory work, and blockchain disputes. Technology specialist Prakash Kerai – who co-heads the practice – is well regarded for his work with new entrants to the fintech space. Fellow co-head Luke Stubbs frequently advises on payment services and the procurement of embedded finance solutions, while Sam Tyfield is praised for his ‘excellent domain knowledge‘. Thomas Morrison and Matt Green are further key contacts at the firm.