Taylor Wessing LLP

Taylor Wessing LLP’s fintech practice covers payment services, crypto, consumer lending, wealth management, automotive tech, and banking. With clients across North America, China, Dubai, mainland Europe, and Australia, the firm works with major financial brands and emerging disruptors, advising e-commerce and platform businesses on payments regulation and commercial agreements. Recent matters include representing a consumer credit and payments company on the sale of a credit platform, and advising a data and analytics provider on a $2m investment deal. Sian Skelton specialises in commercial technology law, advising startups and global tech brands on contract negotiations, regulatory compliance, governance, and cross-border legal matters. Graham Hann, head of the UK technology, media, and data team, is a key adviser to various digital businesses, including payments, e-commerce, healthtech, and media companies. Howard Palmer, head of the firm’s venture capital team, is recognised as a leading UK adviser on venture capital investments, advising both investors and companies through all growth stages from early funding to M&A.