Bristows LLP fintech practice advises a wide range of clients — from startups to multinationals — across areas including payments, regtech, insurtech, and digital transformation. The team’s expertise in technology and data protection underpins its work, particularly in emerging areas such as AI, blockchain, and distributed ledger technologies. The practice is co-led by Vik Khurana, who advises on fintech, healthtech, and AI deals, often leading the practice’s pitches for multi-year digital currency infrastructure projects, and Toby Crick, who specialises in ‘cutting edge’ advice and IT outsourcing for financial services clients. Marc Dautlich advises on data protection and regulatory issues for fintech and financial services clients.
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Testimonials
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‘Toby Crick, in particular, stands out as a partner of exceptional professionalism and insight. His ability to combine deep industry knowledge with a pragmatic, forward-thinking approach has been invaluable. Toby is not only readily available when needed — often at short notice — but also delivers advice that is both legally robust and commercially sharp.'
- 'What sets Toby apart is his understanding of the bigger picture. He offers not just legal solutions but strategic guidance that reflects a nuanced grasp of the industry landscape. His advice is consistently at the cutting edge, helping us stay ahead of the curve in a complex and fast-moving environment.’
- 'Toby Crick is a great partner, he has deep legal expertise with a practical understanding on business, which makes a difference when navigating complex agreements. He is very responsive. detail-oriented and solution-focused.'
Key clients
- Adthena
- Bairong, Inc
- Aspen Insurance
- Core Logic
- Eigen technologies
- ISB Global
- Isle of Man Enterprises Plc
- IWM (Imperial War Museum)
- Kaluza
- Littlepay
- Lumera
- Quant Network
Work highlights
Worked with Lumera on a key UK M&A project. Lumera acquired ITM acquisition an independent provider of data management and technology solutions (i.e. fintech tools) serving the UK Life and Pensions markets.
Advised OVO Energy (one of the UK’s largest energy companies) on a range of financial and billing technology projects that are revolutionising how energy consumers track and manage their energy usage and billing information.
Advised IWM (aka the Imperial War Museum) on the upgrade of its ticketing technology to roll out a state of the art fintech solution.
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Practice head
Toby Crick; Vik Khurana
Other key lawyers
Marc Dautlich