THE SECTOR
Fintech has experienced a boom in recent years, with the rise in consumer-facing fintech start-ups a global phenomenon. Expansion and scaling can be a hurdle for start-ups in any sector, but for fintech start-ups, it can be a monumental challenge.
Pearl Cohen’s team helps clients meet these challenges head-on. We operate seamlessly across our offices in Israel, the United States, and the United Kingdom, very much at the heart of this cutting-edge sector. Our clients span a range of fields in this broad sector, including crowdfunding platforms, blockchain and cryptocurrency, mobile payment apps, insurance, and much more.
These clients are reassured by our deep familiarity with the daunting regulatory barriers and our ability to help them navigate regulations, such as GDPR, which bring yet more responsibilities, as well as obtaining permits from the relevant authorities regulating trading, exchanges and financial services in the geographies in which we operate. We also advise on the risks of potential cyberattacks and data breaches on fintech start-ups, setting out and implementing best practice to avoid them. From protecting the intellectual property to securing investment, our comprehensive offering also includes providing innovative advice on the specialist insurance cover for fintech businesses, ensuring they avoid claims that have repercussions for their finances and reputation.
This wide-reaching expertise, combined with our understanding of the technological, commercial and regulatory challenges, make us a prime destination for fintech and insure-tech businesses as they increasingly compete with traditional services companies in their respective sectors.