The fintech department at Fox Williams LLP advises e-commerce and challenger banking clients across the sector, acting for fintechs at every growth stage, particularly start-ups and scale-ups, on lending, payments, crypto, fundraising, and regulatory matters. The practice is recognised for its depth of regulatory expertise, supporting companies across commercial, corporate, and compliance issues. Recent work includes advising major fintechs on commercial and regulatory structures for new product launches, strategic partnerships, and platform expansion. Jonathan Segal is a market leader in lending platforms, acting for over 60 providers. Chris Hill advises on technology, payments, and open banking. Tech and data expert Kolvin Stone supports fintech clients on blockchain, crypto, AI, SaaS, and compliance-related deals.
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Testimonials

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  • 'A high-touch partner-led working relationship. What our clients value the most is pragmatic advice that makes sense for where they are in the business cycle and with the appropriate amount of risk. What is most valuable is that we have a legal partner who we know will always deliver a top-class level of service and advice to our clients. They are expanding their sub-sector specialisms by recruiting partners with experience in these areas e.g. Chris Hill in payments.’

  • 'Attentive, clear communication, fast acting, within quotation, felt like the team where protecting our interests.'

  • 'Jon Segal is the perfect partner on a negotiation.'

  • 'Deep sector knowledge and practical, founder-focused advice. Unlike some larger firms that can feel distant or overly process-driven, Fox Williams is highly responsive and genuinely invested in supporting fast-growth fintech businesses.'

  • 'Consistently stand out for their depth of expertise, calm pragmatism, and responsiveness. They are approachable, quick to grasp the bigger picture, and communicate clearly - no unnecessary jargon or over-complication. Their fintech specialists demonstrate a nuanced understanding of the unique challenges founders face, and they handle sensitive or high-pressure matters with care and discretion. In particular, I would like to mention Chris Hill, who has been outstanding in his continued support. His empathy, personal commitment and good humour have been extremely valued during some testing times while I have been scaling the business.'

  • 'High-quality and insightful advice to ensure the important details were covered, but also wasn't excessive in their recommendations to ensure the deal still progressed and remained commercial.' 

Key clients

  • Allica Bank
  • GB Bank
  • Farewill
  • FullCircl
  • Perenna
  • Solidatus
  • Kore Labs
  • Smartr365
  • Tipjar
  • Nala
  • Reewild
  • Juice

Work highlights

Advised Allica Bank on its acquisition of property finance lender Tuscan Capital.
Advised payments and e-money fintech Solaris on numerous aspects of its solvent wind-down.
Advised Yonder on its partnership with Griffin Bank.

Practice head

Jonathan Segal, Chris Hill