We advise fintechs, payments (including remittance) platforms, cryptoasset and investment firms, as well as businesses raising funding and those making investments in the sector.

We’ll help navigate your business through complex financial services regulations and, where necessary, enhance your regulatory frameworks and control environments along with supporting your interactions with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

• Advising on applications for authorisation, registration, variation of permission & change in control
• Advising on implementation of projects involving raising money from investors and navigating related regulations
• Advising cryptoasset service providers
• Advising on financial crime regulation and controls
• Advising on regulated activities and the FCA’s Perimeter guidance
• Financial promotions
• Advising on potential risks & liabilities arising out of potential breaches of the Financial Services and Markets Act, FCA Handbook requirements, & connected legislation including the Payments Regulations & E-Money Regulations
• Defending enforcement investigations including representation before the RDC & Upper Tribunal
• Responding to & handling FCA investigation requirements, including requests for documentation & compulsory interviews
• Supervisory relationship handling: from dealing with FCA enquiries to defending urgent applications