At the intersection of finance and technology, FinTech companies are redefining the way we interact with money. However, in such a rapidly evolving field, navigating the legal landscape can be a formidable task. Here we spotlight ten accomplished lawyers in the FinTech Legal field of Payments & Lending, who have made significant contributions within their firms and the industry at large.
These lawyers have been instrumental in shaping the FinTech space with their expertise in regulatory compliance, strategic counsel, and negotiation of partnership agreements. They have served a range of clients, from innovative startups to established financial institutions, assisting them in understanding and adhering to the complex regulations that govern the sector.
These legal experts play a crucial role in translating legalese, enabling these innovative companies to focus on what they do best – pioneering technological advancements in finance. We invite you to learn more about each of these remarkable individuals.
Barrie VanBrackle, Latham & Watkins LLP
With a rich background in FinTech legal, Barrie VanBrackle recently joined Latham & Watkins after serving as the co-head of Orrick’s FinTech team. Her expertise spans across FinTech transactions and regulatory matters. She offers her counsel to a variety of clients including payments platforms and cryptocurrency companies.
Scott Pearson, Manatt Phelps & Phillips LLP
Scott Pearsonis renowned for his practice in payments and lending. He has a valuable role at Manatt Phelps & Phillips LLP where he advises clients on class actions, regulatory investigations and overall regulatory compliance.
Jeffrey D Silberman, Morrison Foerster
Playing a significant role at Morrison Foerster, Jeffrey Silberman provides a wide range of services to FinTech clients. His areas of expertise spans product and regulatory matters for online payments and lending platforms. His clients include both startups and well-established financial institutions.
Todd W Beauchamp, Allen & Overy LLP
Todd Beauchamp, a global co-chair of Latham’s FinTech industry group, leads the payments and emerging financial services practice at Allen & Overy LLP. His role often includes providing regulatory counsel to clients in licensing matters as well as product launches.
Catherine Brennan, Hudson Cook LLP
Specializing in due diligence and compliance, Catherine Brennan of Hudson Cook LLP works closely with banking institutions, investment banks, and consumer finance companies providing expert legal counsel.
Andrew Lorentz, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
Andrew Lorentz of Davis Wright Tremaine LLP (DWT) boasts a strong practice in payments and lending regulation. His role encompasses advising on civil litigation and investigations, compliance due diligence, and state licensing issues.
Crystal N. Kaldjob, Morrison Foerster
As co-head of Morrison Foerster’s Fintech practice group, Crystal Kaldjob provides essential regulatory analysis and product structuring advice for clients relating to payments products and services.
David Beam, Mayer Brown LLP
David Beam from Mayer Brown LLP is deeply involved with financial services regulatory and enforcement group. He offers essential guidance to payments providers and financial institutions on matters ranging from product development to partnership agreements and regulatory issues.
Duncan Douglass, Alston & Bird LLP
Duncan Douglass at Alston & Bird LLP provides counsel to banks and FinTech clients on product development and regulatory compliance issues, further extending his expertise to the negotiation of partnership agreements.
Chris Witeck, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
Chris Witeck’s practice at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP largely centers around assisting clients in compliance issues and partnership agreements. His clients range from FinTech companies to challenger banks, who often seek his expertise for state and federal regulatory and licensing guidance.
These experts have leveraged their specialized knowledge to not only guide FinTech businesses but also influence the future of the finance industry. While their approaches may differ, they are united in their commitment to paving ways for the growth and expansion of this dynamic sector.
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