Core pillars of the practice at Linklaters LLP include fintech investments, M&A, corporate structuring and technology services contracting, notably in the payments sector. Julian Cunningham-Day co-chairs the practice, and is adept at providing commercial and regulatory advice regarding complex collaborations and servicing arrangements. Fellow co-chairs Fionnghuala Griggs and Lisa Chang excel in international M&A deals involving financial services companies and fintechs. Georgina Kon regularly guides clients through the rollout of transformation and digitisation programmes. Greg Palmer has a strong focus on privacy, and is instructed on a growing number of mandates involving safely and lawfully using AI to maximise the value of data. Domestic and international joint ventures and equity capital markets transaction are strong suits for Katharine Collard, while So Yeon Um is highlighted for her expertise in innovative commercial and technology arrangements.
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Clients clés

  • UNHCR
  • Hong Shan
  • Fnality
  • Lloyds
  • NatWest
  • HSBC
  • The Pensions Trust
  • MarketAxess
  • UBS
  • Refinitiv

Points forts

  • Providing pro bono advice to UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, on the launch of a blockchain payment solution for the distribution of financial assistance to internally displaced persons in Ukraine.
  • Advising HongShan Capital on its investment into Monzo Bank. The funding round raised funds of £340m, and brought the valuation of the business to £3.6bn.
  • Acting on a project for Fnality International Ltd to develop a new global, wholesale payment system based on blockchain technology.

Avocats

Hall of Fame

Avocats au sommet de leur profession, largement reconnus et respectés par l'ensemble du marché pour leur expertise éprouvée et leur intervention récurrente et longue date dans les dossiers les plus complexes et prestigieux.

Julian Cunningham-Day

Les grands avocats du marché

Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.

Fionnghuala Griggs 

Les grands avocats de demain

Jeunes associés disposant d’une reconnaissance montante sur le marché, jouant régulièrement un rôle clé dans des dossiers majeurs.

Greg Palmer

Responsable de la pratique

Julian Cunningham-Day; Harry Eddis; Fionnghuala Griggs; Richard Hay; Lisa Chang

Autres avocats clés

Georgina Kon; Greg Palmer; Katharine Collard; So Yeon Um; Graeme Finnie