Freeths is a full-service top‑50 UK law firm and Certified B Corp, recognised for high‑quality, straight‑talking advice. With 1,200+ colleagues across 13 UK offices and consistent legal directory rankings, we’re known for practical solutions, rapid execution, and long-standing relationships built on integrity.
Our Fintech practice blends financial services regulatory expertise (including former FCA and in‑house experience) with deep transactional and technology capability. We support founders and global institutions across the full lifecycle, advising on FCA authorisations and perimeter issues, financial promotions and Consumer Duty compliance, SMCR matters; changes in control and complex restructurings, commercial contract drafting and dispute resolution.
Beyond regulation, clients benefit from integrated Corporate/M&A, Banking & Finance, Data & Technology, IP/Media and Disputes specialists covering funding rounds, acquisitions, platform development, data governance and contentious matters. We also advise on open banking, payment services, e‑money and cryptoasset business models, including platform and wallet providers.
As a proud sponsor of the Fintech Awards London 2026, we share the sector’s ambition to make financial services smarter, safer and more inclusive, unlocking possibilities through the power of law, with people at heart.