Hogan Lovells International LLP

Coordinated globally through the fintech steering group, Hogan Lovells International LLP‘s multidisciplinary practice spans financial services regulation, technology, corporate, and digital assets. ’Consistently responsive and practical’, the group advises on blockchain, crypto, payments, AI, operational resilience, and open finance, as well as regulatory reform and infrastructure transformation. Regularly working with industry bodies such as Innovate Finance and Global Digital Finance, the team frequently contributes to government consultations. The firm’s digital assets and blockchain (DAB) practice has advised on high-profile matters, including the tokenisation of real estate and the development of interbank blockchain-based payment systems. John Salmon, co-head of the global fintech practice and head of the DAB practice, focuses on blockchain and crypto matters and advises on embedded finance and digital infrastructure projects. As head of UK financial services and co-head of the fintech practice, Michael Thomas acts for major financial market infrastructure entities. Jonathan Chertkow leads the firm’s global financial services team, advising fintechs, banks, and PSPs on compliance, strategic transactions, and product innovation. Roger Tym heads the payments practice and advises on regulation, licensing, and market entry, particularly within the evolving payments and credit sectors.