A&O Shearman
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A&O Shearman‘s fintech practice handles both complex commercial transactions, as well as financial regulatory mandates. The team’s expertise spans regulatory compliance, e-money licensing as well as advising on regulatory aspects of M&A transactions. Practice head Filip Van Elsen has a strong specialisation in intellectual property and data matters concerning digital and emerging growth companies. A key contact among fintech services players, Axel de Backer possesses deep expertise in financial regulatory mandates. Niels De Waele supports the team concerning fintech and insurtech matters.
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- ‘Their strengths are availability, competence in a multi-disciplinary network, and ability to deliver in a short period of time.’
- ‘In my file about fintechs, it is the highly skilled team which I consider as a real added value! ’

