Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP's emerging technology and digital group advises a broad spectrum of fintech clients, including startups, crypto-exchanges, global banks, and digital infrastructure providers. The firm’s practice integrates financial regulation, technology, and emerging digital business models, supporting clients on transactional and regulatory matters including fundraising, investments, and exits. Recent notable matters include advising leading UK insurance companies on technology partnership agreements and IT outsourcing projects, a major UK investment fund on its proposed exit from a specialty payments platform, and advising a major international banking group on multiple multi-million-dollar fintech investments. Nick Pantlin, co-head of technology, digital & sourcing, advises on digital infrastructure, software, and data matters. Alexander Amato-Cravero leads the emerging technology group across the UK, US, and EMEA, advising on AI, blockchain, and digital assets. Terence Lau works in the TMT, data & sourcing practice, specialising in advising on software development, large-scale outsourcing, and tech procurement.