Fintech

Navigating innovation with precision and insight.

The FinTech sector is transforming financial services at pace—blending cutting-edge technology with complex regulatory frameworks, evolving consumer expectations, and high-stakes investment landscapes. At Waterfront, we bring clarity and confidence to this dynamic environment.

Led by Andrew Gordon, who has spent over a decade advising financial services clients from both in-house and private practice perspectives, our FinTech offering is built on deep sector knowledge and commercial pragmatism. Whether you’re a start-up launching a new payments platform or a global institution restructuring your digital infrastructure, we provide tailored legal support that anticipates risk and unlocks opportunity.

Our team understands the pressures of rapid growth, investor expectations, and the need for scalable legal frameworks that support innovation without compromising compliance.

Who We Work With

• FinTech start-ups and scale-ups
• Financial institutions
• Infrastructure and platform providers
• SaaS and cloud-based services

Our Expertise in Fintech

• Corporate Transactions (Venture capital and investment rounds; M&A (buyside and sellside; Joint ventures and strategic partnerships; Corporate reorganisations and share schemes)
• Commercial & Outsourcing Contracts (Financial markets infrastructure; Cloud-hosted applications and SaaS platforms; Data licensing and cross-border compliance; Full infrastructure outsourcing arrangements)
• Regulatory & Compliance (ESG frameworks (ESOP/SECR); Privacy and data protection (UK GDPR, international transfers); DORA)
• Technology & IP (Software development and licensing; Platform content and brand protection; Confidentiality, trade secrets, and know-how)

We understand the operational realities of FinTech, from product roadmaps and investor milestones to regulatory scrutiny and global expansion.

Our Fintech Team

Our team is led by Partner and Head of Corporate and Commercial, Andrew Gordon.