Clifford Chance LLP

Clifford Chance LLP supports a host of clients across financial services and emerging technology sectors. Handling matters spanning M&A, outsourcing, data, regulatory, and technology transactions, the practice operates within a global tech group, able to advise across blockchain, digital assets, AI, payments, and platform transformation projects. Co-head of the international fintech group Simon Crown advises payment institutions and financial market participants on UK and EU regulatory frameworks, with extensive experience in post-Brexit licensing and safeguarding compliance. Paul Landless, also co-head of fintech, focuses on financial markets technology, digital assets, and DLT in trading and risk management. He draws on his background in derivatives and structured finance, with international experience in Asia. Midori Takenaka and Jamie Andrew support clients on complex commercial contracting, AI agreements, data privacy, and cyber-readiness.