Fox Williams LLP‘s fintech practice advises a wide spectrum of companies from early-stage start-ups to established market players. The practice sits across two of the firm’s core sectors, financial services and technology, and regularly supports cutting-edge tech fintech clients on product development, fundraising, regulatory compliance, investigations, and corporate growth. Leading the practice is Jonathan Segal, bringing rich expertise advising start-ups and disruptors, and a particular focus on growth-stage lending platforms. Chris Hill co-leads the disruptive technology group and brings deep experience in payments, e-money, and open banking. On the contentious side, Sona Ganatra co-heads the financial services department and leads the investigations practice, advising fintech clients facing FCA, SFO, and cross-border regulatory investigations.
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‘We are another service provider with a specialism in Fintech. We refer our clients to Fox Williams who need legal support. Fox Williams have the same values as us and deliver 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.’
‘Chirs Hill, Andrew Woolf and Jon Segal. They are the heart of fintech at Fox Williams. They are all committed to the sector with all the right contacts and in-depth sector knowledge. They will invest time to build relationships with clients and most importantly give pragmatic advice!’
'Partner-led work, always responsive. I feel like they really care about the work. Fair on fees.'
'Deep knowledge and familiarity with Fintech, and the team is particularly supportive of smaller businesses looking to move fast and flexibly. I appreciate the wide industry knowledge, which is invaluable for a client seeking to establish a practical benchmark in relation to a new and fast-moving area.'
'Big team of fintech experts with practical experience across the sector.'
'High-quality individuals at all levels.'
Key clients
- LHV Bank
- Yonder
- Contis
- Pago Nxt
- Zilch
- Curve
- Wagestream
- Ecommpay
- Credit Karma
- GoHenry
- LendInvest
- Capital on Tap
Work highlights
Advised LHV Bank on the implementation of APP fraud rules and updates to its customer documentation.
Advised BNPL provider Zilch on new product launches and regulatory governance.
Advised Yonder on the regulatory aspects of new product launches, including its novel partnership with Griffin Bank to allow Yonder customers to open Griffin bank accounts linked to their credit card.
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Practice head
Jonathan Segal, Chris Hill
Other key lawyers
Sona Ganatra