Hogan Lovells International LLP

The corporate and commercial arm of Hogan Lovells International LLP‘s fintech practice offers market-leading expertise across digital finance, regulatory advisory, and technology transactions. Clients range from high-growth fintech start-ups to major banks and institutional investors, with advice covering fundraising and commercial contracts to more bespoke matters, including tokenisation of real-world assets and embedded finance. The team has also advised on the structuring of innovative finance models and assisted clients in adapting to changing regulatory landscapes, including consumer duty, stablecoins, and payments innovation. Practice co-chair John Salmon, also head of the digital assets and blockchain practice, is a recognised authority on crypto regulation and fintech policy, frequently advising major banks and startups on blockchain strategy and technology contracts. Fellow fintech co-head Michael Thomas, the firm’s head of UK financial services, is a leading figure in financial market infrastructure and is frequently engaged by FMIs and trading venues on major outsourcing and digital transformation projects, including LME Clear. Other key lawyers include Bryony Widdup, who focuses on digital securities, tokenised fundraising, and sustainable finance structures; Anthony Doolittle, a corporate partner with significant experience in financial services transactions; and Louise Crawford, a technology and data expert advising on outsourcing, DORA compliance, and multijurisdictional privacy strategies.