Linklaters LLP’s fintech regulatory practice advises a diverse range of clients, including financial institutions, digital challengers, crypto-asset firms, payments providers, and cutting-edge tech companies. The group has developed a multidisciplinary, cross-border team that covers the full fintech spectrum, with broad expertise encompassing cybersecurity, operational resilience, data protection, AI regulation, and litigation risks. The team also maintains close engagement with regulators such as the FCA, HMT, and PRA, and actively supports regulatory consultations and policy development, contributing to initiatives such as the UK Jurisdiction Taskforce’s statements on cryptoassets and digital securities. Global co-heads of fintech, Harry Eddis brings deep experience in financial regulation and platform authorisation, while Julian Cunningham-Day advises on complex technology arrangements and digital transformation strategies. Head of UK fintech Richard Hay is heavily involved in FMI and tokenisation projects, including digital bond issuances and cross-border payment systems. Michael Voisin contributes to thought leadership in clearing, settlement, and DeFi and serves on ICMA’s fintech advisory committee. Sam Quicke is also recommended.
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Key clients
- UK Finance Limited
- Fnality International Ltd, Fnality UK Ltd
- Galaxy Digital
Work highlights
Advised UK Finance in providing legal support in relation to the experimentation phase of the regulated liability network (RLN) project.
Continuing to advise Fnality on its project to develop a new global, wholesale payment system based on blockchain technology.
Advised Galaxy Digital on its successful application to the FCA for authorisation of its UK firm, Galaxy Digital UK Limited (GDUK), primarily to conduct cryptoasset derivative trading activities, alongside M&A advisory services and fund distribution services.
Lawyers
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Leading partners
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Richard Hay
Leading associates
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Sam Quicke
Practice head
Julian Cunningham-Day, Harry Eddis, Fionnghuala Griggs, Richard Hay
Other key lawyers
Michael Voisin; Sam Quicke