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Businesses in the FinTech sector face unique challenges. The breakneck speed and collaborative nature of projects, together with the highly regulated nature of financial services and the inherent complexity of the underlying technology, can create a number of legal issues. At Browne Jacobson, we understand the ethos of the sector and reflect it to provide responsive, clear and practical advice.

Our FinTech lawyers are fully immersed in the culture and technology of FinTech and use our detailed understanding of the sector to give legal advice on the challenges facing your business.

Our sector knowledge includes crowdfunding, digital currency, blockchain, e-money and other disruptive services.

Please contact one of our team to discuss your FinTech business today and receive tailored advice from a skilled adviser with a genuine passion for innovative financial technology.

what we do...

Regulatory and compliance issues - we have breadth and depth of regulatory experience and deliver commercially astute, high-quality and practical advice on contentious and non-contentious matters.
FCA authorisation and applications to the regulatory sandbox - a key and growing aspect of our practice is advising FinTech firms, including in relation to engagement with the FCA and obtaining authorisation, and providing ongoing advice on the appropriateness of obtained permissions as the business grows.
Intellectual property protection - our practice spans the whole range of IP rights across both contentious and non-contentious matters, whether it be complex patent litigation, trade mark strategy and protection advice, advertising and marketing matters, copyright protection including in relation to source code, IP licensing arrangements, R&D and collaboration agreements or design rights advice.
Corporate structuring, financing and inward investment - we provide a straightforward approach to our corporate finance advice which puts your FinTech business needs first, ensuring that inward investment is secured as quickly as possible whilst protecting your business from interference. We provide both legal and commercial insight to assist you in securing funding for your venture as seamlessly as possible, whilst guiding you through the minefield of legal compliance.

Business terms and conditions - we have broad experience in advising, negotiating and drafting contracts for every stage of the business lifecycle from some of the largest IT transactions on the market to the contracts underpinning the commercial relations of an emerging FinTech business. Our commercial lawyers regularly advise in the context of regulated business activities.
Data protection and cybersecurity - we act for FinTech emerging companies as well as global data companies in respect of privacy implications of their day-to-day operations, development of new technology and monetising data.
Employment - our team is experienced at providing advice for FinTech emerging companies where retaining key personnel is essential and teams can grow exponentially. Our advice is always pragmatic and empathetic to the commercial realities facing high-growth FinTech businesses.
Disputes – we provide a full range of services to clients both nationally and cross-border. We help you build an effective strategy in dealing with disputes, taking in to account your available resources, approach to risk and the potential impact on your brand.
Fraud – we have advised on some of the world’s largest fraud cases leading all the way to the highest appeal courts where billions of pounds are at stake and claims arise in multiple jurisdictions.

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Legal updates

Brexit update: the EU’s stance on IP

The European Commission has published its position paper on intellectual property rights in the context of Brexit.

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The implications of Brexit on data protection

The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is expected to come into force in EU Member States on 25 May 2018.

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Legal updates

British FinTech - a bright future

In a recent government announcement the Economic Secretary to the Treasury, Simon Kirby, confirmed that London is to hold a new international FinTech conference in April next year.

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Hear from Helena Wootton for the latest developments in data protection

Helena Wootton talks about the result of the EU referendum and its impact on data protection reforms, together with an update on new directives.

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what our clients say....

Exceptional client service Browne Jacobson

Sweatcoin is an innovative and ambitious project making people more physically active. Browne Jacobson understood our vision and their advice was timely and commercially sound, but – what’s more important - it was geared to the realities of a start up: fast, reasonably priced and minimised overhead required from our side. The firm’s enthusiasm for working with emerging companies is very apparent.

Oleg Fomenko, Co-founder, SweatCoin

Chip In simply could not have launched without the work of Browne Jacobson. In just one meeting they laid out all the ground work required for the End User Licence Agreement and Privacy Policy, two legal documents that are particularly sensitive ones for a fintech. Their efficiency and timeliness saved me a precious amount of time and I was pleasantly surprised by the flexibility they showed to meet Chip In's limited legal budget. I never expected a law firm to truly invest in start ups the way Browne Jacobson do, and I am now fortunate to count them as a partner. I look forward to developing a strong relationship and to reaping the benefits of the risks we're taking together. If you are looking for a law firm for your start up then look no further!

Audrey Giroud, Chip In

As an ex-lawyer myself it was very important to me to find someone who not only displays great legal skills but also understands the unique challenges a start up faces and speaks the same language. We found Browne Jacobson’s financial regulatory lawyers to be very compelling, they showed a clear personal passion for what startups are doing and went the extra mile. Their performance has been impressive so far, and their approach to investing time in relationships with founders is refreshing. Telleroo is still early stage but with a great mission to disrupt transaction banking ahead, I feel in good hands when it comes to future legal challenges.

Fabian Flatz, Telleroo

what the directories say...

The ‘outstanding’, ‘holistic’ team at Browne Jacobson LLP ‘exceeds even high expectations’ with its ‘clear, sound advice’, ‘flexibility’ and ‘particularly fast responses’. It is especially active in providing a full service to start-ups that are active across a range of fintech areas, most notably e-payments, insurtech, robo-advice and virtual currencies.

Legal 500 2017

They have a clear understanding of the underlying technology and how legal matters relate to it, and are very helpful too at keeping us up to date with legislative changes.

Chambers 2016

They did an excellent job. They were always available, responsive, pragmatic and easy to work with.

Chambers 2016