Fintech

The convergence of finance and technology

The global financial sector is in a time of profound change, fuelled by explosive advances in technology and unprecedented customer expectations.

Adapting to this change typically requires integrated solutions by drawing on the support of targeted legal expertise not only from our sector recognised technology and financial regulatory lawyers but also our M&A, Commercial, Competition and Tax experts. This means we have a genuine, multi-disciplined Fintech practice which is able to advise clients' across their diverse needs with exceptional market insight.

Our solutions are creative and innovative

Our clients are active in all corners of the global fintech industry, from established financial institutions, investors and funds to digital innovators. This diversity provides our fintech experts with exceptional market insight, enabling us to advise commercially and incisively across all of the relevant issues

Strong industry connections

Having strong connections to global leaders and regulators across the financial services industry facilitates unrivalled access for our financial services clients to key decision-makers, enabling them not only to keep pace with the latest developments as they happen, but also to shape them.

Experts in fintech

Our multi-disciplined fintech practice comprises lawyers who are experts in their chosen field and trusted advisers to some of the world's premier financial institutions. We have advised on some of our clients' most ambitious projects, and have a strong track record of supporting them in achieving their strategic transformations.

We have advised on all major technologies, market-segments and players relevant to today's Fintech ecosystem and bring insight from our diverse experience to add immediate value to our clients. Some key focus areas of our FinTech team include:

FinTech Legal Labs, Powered by Ashurst

In 2019, we launched an intense legal accelerator programme designed specifically for FinTech. This was designed to accelerate FinTech business with bespoke legal expertise and provide access to investors and leading institutions.

We now run an annual EMEA Lab in London and will also launch an Asia Pacific Lab in 2020. Our intention is to create a global ecosystem of FinTech businesses, investors and leading institutions. Please visit the FinTech Legal Labs website to learn more.