Dentons’ fintech group works across a diverse array of sectors, including payments, e-money, crypto, digital banking, and IT outsourcing, frequently supporting leading venture capital funds on their investments into fintech companies. As head of the UK practice and co-chair of the firm’s global fintech group, industry veteran Tristan Jonckheer brings in-depth expertise on payments and banking technology, assisting the firm’s major clients with the development of their tech platforms and payments services. Commercial divisional leader Martin Fanning brings 20 years advising on large-scale IT procurements, complex e-payment systems, and procurement for financial services clients. Co-head of retail Scott Singer focuses on digital banking and outsourcing arrangements, while Matthew Gilhooly is an outsourcing, AI, and digital resilience specialist.
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Key clients
- Avis Budget Group
- Royal Mail Group
- Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (MUFG)
- Virgin Red
- CIBC
- John Lewis Partnership
- M&S
- Sainsbury's
- Algbra Group
- Outward VC and Cornerstone VC
Work highlights
Advising MUFG on its agreement with major fintech Fidelity Information Services (FIS) (engaging a third-party provider, SurePay BV) in respect of a software solution for confirmation of payment services, plus additional support services.
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Practice head
Tristan Jonckheer
Other key lawyers
Martin Fanning, Scott Singer, Matthew Gilhooly