Burges Salmon LLP

Burges Salmon LLP’s fintech practice advises a broad client base including major banks, fintech start-ups, payment providers, and wealth platforms on M&A, early-stage investments, commercial contracts, and international projects. The group also supports clients on data, employment, brand, and payments matters. The practice is led by Martin Cook, a former general counsel at a leading digital international payments business, who brings expertise in product development, regulatory strategy and risk management. Recently joining the firm from Deloitte Legal, Charles Claisse is a seasoned M&A lawyer with a focus on supporting global tech and digital businesses on their transactional activities. Other key figures include James Barrett, who brings experience advising banks, payment services, and startups on corporate financings and product launches.