Pinsent Masons

About

Pinsent Masons is an international professional services business with law at its core, with roots dating to 1769 and sectors including financial services, technology, science and industry, energy and natural resources, infrastructure and real estate. Alongside lawyers, clients can draw on forensic accountants, tax experts, data specialists and project managers within the same firm. Its financial services group covers finance, digital assets, fintech, insurance and investment funds, with a financial regulation team whose members have experience working with the FCA, the Financial Ombudsman Service and in-house. Recent work listed on its site includes advising on payments and buy-now-pay-later licensing in the UAE, on a decentralised finance wallet launch in the UAE and wider Middle East, and on 21shares' listing of crypto and commodities linked securities on the London Stock Exchange. The firm also publishes Out-Law, its legal news and guidance service.