Fasken

About

Fasken is a Canadian law firm whose practice includes advising financial-services and fintech clients. Founded in the mid-19th century, the firm took its current form through a merger of firms in 2000, and its office list covers Calgary, Johannesburg, London, Montreal, Ottawa, Quebec, Surrey, Toronto, Tsuut'ina and Vancouver. Its FinTech practice combines financial services regulatory work with emerging technology experience, covering licensing, consumer protection, AML, credit reporting, privacy, anti-spam and electronic commerce. It acts for early- and growth-stage fintechs, crypto, blockchain and digital-asset ventures, online distribution and marketplace platforms, and investors and lenders. Its financing work spans equity and convertible financings through to exit, as well as venture debt including recurring-revenue and SR&ED-based facilities.