The corporate and commercial arm of Hogan Lovells International LLP‘s fintech practice offers market-leading expertise across digital finance, regulatory advisory, and technology transactions. Clients range from high-growth fintech start-ups to major banks and institutional investors, with advice covering fundraising and commercial contracts to more bespoke matters, including tokenisation of real-world assets and embedded finance. The team has also advised on the structuring of innovative finance models and assisted clients in adapting to changing regulatory landscapes, including consumer duty, stablecoins, and payments innovation. Practice co-chair John Salmon, also head of the digital assets and blockchain practice, is a recognised authority on crypto regulation and fintech policy, frequently advising major banks and startups on blockchain strategy and technology contracts. Fellow fintech co-head Michael Thomas, the firm’s head of UK financial services, is a leading figure in financial market infrastructure and is frequently engaged by FMIs and trading venues on major outsourcing and digital transformation projects, including LME Clear. Other key lawyers include Bryony Widdup, who focuses on digital securities, tokenised fundraising, and sustainable finance structures; Anthony Doolittle, a corporate partner with significant experience in financial services transactions; and Louise Crawford, a technology and data expert advising on outsourcing, DORA compliance, and multijurisdictional privacy strategies.
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‘Extremely helpful and knowledgeable. Takes a real interest in the project and outcomes needed. Clear and user-friendly drafting.’
'I have worked with Hogan Lovells, particularly in the areas of sustainability and technology, and the intersection of these. Hogan Lovells has always been helpful, responsive, supportive, and professional.'
'Bryony Widdup is collaborative, articulate, persuasive, and interesting. She is a true thought leader on the intersection between sustainability and tech, and has led on the development of important industry guidance in this area.'
Key clients
- AXA PPP Healthcare Group Limited
- Bloom
- Banked
- Bitpanda
- Covertech
- Clearpay
- Credit Karma
- Credit Kudos
- Curve UK Limited
- Communion
- Cordoba Capital Markets
- Euroclear
Work highlights
Advising Apis on its investment in Moneybox.
Advising a UK high street bank on a new embedded finance proposition and JV with a fintech provider, including negotiation of commercial agreements, product design and compliance.
Advising Metro Bank PLC on the sale of an approximately £2.5bn prime residential mortgage portfolio to NatWest Group PLC.
Lawyers
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
John Salmon; Michael Thomas
Other key lawyers
Anthony Doolittle, Bryony Widdup, Louise Crawford