FinTech Advisory

FINTECH

ADVISORY

MENTORING AND INVESTING IN THE COMMUNITY

Shearman & Sterling’s FinTech Advisory is a global mentorship program dedicated to supporting FinTech startups shaping the future of financial services. Our team provides FinTech startups with access to legal and industry knowledge during the entire life cycle of a company – from inception and formation through M&A exit or IPO.

FinTech Foundry

Shearman & Sterling is a recognized thought-leader in FinTech covering the full industry spectrum.

blockchain technology & Distributed ledger models

Artificial Intelligence

crypto Assets & tokenization

data services and data privacy

Payments

Reg Tech

consortiums, joint venture, M&A Activities

crowdfunding & Peer to peer lending

digital banking

financial regulatory implications

robo advisor applications

virtual currencies

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We are committed to supporting the next generation of innovators shaping the future of financial services. Having the right support to navigate this evolving legal and regulatory environment has never been so important. We help startups integrate themselves into the FinTech ecosystem and achieve their goal of bringing product to market.

OUR OFFERING

Investment in you Investor introductions and access toour global network Initial consultation with a team ofattorneys who have a vast amountof experience working with financialservices, technology and venture firms Structured office hours each week,where we give you practical legalcounsel Legal and compliance trainingsessions Raising your profile in the industrythrough our strategic industrypartnerships Access to our Industry Insights andthought leadership materials,including co-authored reports,webinars, blogs and podcasts Access to our Salon Series of events

Recent FINTECH SALON Event

CONSIDERATIONS FOR US FINTECHS AND EMERGING GROWTH COMPANIES IN LIGHT OF COVID-19

March 31, 2020 Virtual

FinTech for Real – Building the Foundations for a Lasting Future in partnership with FinTech Cocktail Club Monday, September 24 (6:30- 8:30pm ) An intimate cocktail event where guests mingle with the best FinTech, regulatory, financial services and technology minds, stateside. WISER’s Women Leading Series: Leaders in Blockchain Tuesday, Oct 16 (6- 8pm ) A panel discussion on the developments in blockchain technology, its wide ranging impact, and its evolving legal and regulatory landscape. Fin + Tonic in partnership with Barclays RISE and B-Hive Wednesday, Oct 17 (TIME TBD) [details tbd] Blockchain Family Office Summit with DC Finance Tuesday, November 13 (9am - 5pm) A full day of sessions for family offices and high net individuals where you will hear from corporates, funds and private family offices on what is driving the blockchain and cryptoasset space.

As FinTechs and entrepreneurs grapple with the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic on their business, customers and employees, we hosted a webinar addressing issues FinTechs need to know as the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic progresses. The webinar focused on government lending programs and issues related to existing contracts, tax, employment and regulatory matters.

In collaboration with the Rebank Podcast, the firm convened a panel discussion focused on M&A, IPOs and competitive dynamics within the FinTech industry.

Waves of Consolidation with Rebank

January 11, 2020 London

International Women’s Day with NYC FinTech Women

For the second consecutive year, we celebrated International Women’s Day alongside NYC FinTech Women. The event featured a breakfast reception and panel discussion highlighting women who have made the jump from the financial services sector to leadership roles in FinTech.

March 6, 2020 New York

SENIOR FINTECH ADVISORY MENTORS

Donna Parisi

reena sahni

matt lyons

alan bickerstaff

barney reynolds

Derivatives & Structured Products New York Donna.Parisi @shearman.com

Financial Regulatory New York Reena.Sahni @shearman.com

Emerging Growth Austin Matt.Lyons @shearman.com

Emerging Growth Austin Alan.Bickerstaff @shearman.com

Financial Regulatory London Barney.Reynolds @shearman.com

Capital Markets New York Lona.Nallengara @shearman.com

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Simon Dodds

Financial Regulatory London simon.dodds @shearman.com

Pawel Szaja

Capital Markets London pawel.szaja @shearman.com