FinTech

With a long and well-established history of advising both the financial services and technology sectors, we have an in-depth understanding of the potential issues relating to the complex technology and regulatory requirements that underpin the financial system. The dynamic nature of the FinTech space means that the technology and regulatory landscape is constantly evolving, creating commercial opportunities as well as potential risks from which you need to protect your business.

Overview

With a proven track record of advising well-established financial services businesses and scaling FinTechs, we understand the range of issues you may be facing when deploying financial technology, as well as when using it now and in the future.

We work with technology innovators and disruptors as well as regulated financial entities so whether you’re providing, investing or procuring financial technology, we can guide you smoothly through the process.

Many of us work closely with in-house clients in the UK and overseas in the technology and financial services space, meaning we are well positioned to understand your business needs and provide practical solutions to your legal and commercial problems.

Our expertise includes advising on:

  • Contract negotiation;
  • Regulatory compliance;
  • Data privacy and security;
  • Software licensing; and
  • Intellectual property protection.

As one of the largest TMT practices in the UK, we can support you with market leading legal advice in the FinTech sector.

Our cost-effective, commercial advice helps you save money and exploit opportunities to your advantage.

Featured experience

  • Acting for a well-known professional services firm on a digital transformation project involving the multi-million pound purchase of a new cloud-based banking platform.
  • Supporting a leading provider of IFA-focussed SaaS solutions on the full range of their legal priorities, including critical customer contracts, FS regulatory, and data compliance.
  • Advising a rapidly scaling FinTech business on the implementation of its digital banking platform into a major financial institution.
  • Working on innovative Open Banking arrangements, including one of the first successful UK implementations of Open Banking.
  • Supporting on multi-million pound fundraisings for various digital challenger banks and payment technology service providers.

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What our clients say

  • DAC Beachcroft provided excellent service and good value for money.

    Chambers UK 2023 Edition, Information Technology, Yorkshire

  • DAC Beachcroft go above and beyond for the client.

    Chambers UK 2023 Edition, Information Technology, Yorkshire

  • ‘The team have exceptional expertise, quality of service, and a client-centric approach. With a focus on the Fintech space, they provided tailored legal advice and solutions to meet our needs effectively, whilst maintaining clear communication, and achieving a successful outcome.’

    Legal 500 2024 edition, IT and Telecoms, London

  • 'Tim Ryan and Alistair Cooper played a pivotal role, possessing deep knowledge and an understanding of our requirements. This was followed by adaptability and resilience, ensuring we navigated the process effectively and overcame any challenges.’

    Legal 500 2024 edition, IT and Telecoms, London

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Who we are

Why choose DAC Beachcroft?

We’re a broad-based commercial firm serving a wide range of sectors with a strong heritage in insurance,
health and real estate. We combine excellent legal skills and cutting-edge delivery expertise to design
solutions that fit the needs of our clients – often involving clever uses of technology.