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Fintech: regulatory

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DLA Piper

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Praised for being ‘at the forefront of legal expertise for evolving regulation for new technologies’, DLA Piper works with a mix of challenger and traditional banks, trading platforms, payment providers, insurtech operators, and private equity investors. The team handles mandates involving new platforms, regulatory compliance, emerging technologies, and strategic transformation projects. Anthony Day, chair of the firm’s fintech sub-sector group, advises banks, insurers, and capital markets firms on projects that involve both regulatory and technology components. Sophie Lessar focuses on financial services regulation, notably advising Abu Dhabi’s global market, and supporting clients on product development and compliance in areas such as payments, lending, and virtual assets. As global co-chair of financial services, Tony Katz advises leading institutions on regulatory matters, acts as a Skilled Person under FCA appointments, and is a former FSA enforcement manager.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Great client service with innovative solution-oriented approaches. My top firm to use for all things regulatory.’

  • ‘Tony Katz and Katie O'Hara are fantastic solicitors - client and personal service. They want our business to succeed, and it is genuine!’

  • ‘The team is very experienced and stays at the forefront of legal expertise for evolving regulation for new technologies. We have worked with them and seen their expertise as it applies to a broad range of fintech companies as well as different types of technologies. They are extremely collaborative and the work they produce is always high quality. They have a diverse team as well. ’

  • ‘We work closely with Anthony Day, Sophie Lessar, Vincent Keaveny, and Adrianus Schoorl. I have always been extremely impressed with each of them and value their contributions to tech and regulation around the world.’

Practice head

Anthony Day

Other key lawyers

Sophie Lessar, Tony Katz; Katie O'Hara