Baker McKenzie has expanded its North America Fintech & Payments Practice by welcoming two leading lawyers, Todd Beauchamp and Charles Weinstein, to their Washington, DC office. Both bring significant expertise in regulatory, commercial, and transactional matters related to payments and fintech. Todd Beauchamp is recognized as a top lawyer in fintech and will serve as Chair of the Firm’s Fintech & Payments Practice in North America.
The firm also appointed Lawrence Lee as Chair of the North America Fintech M&A Practice. Lawrence is noted for his work on prominent corporate mergers and acquisitions within the fintech sector. Before joining Baker McKenzie, he led Coinbase’s in-house M&A legal team.
Alan Zoccolillo, Chair of Baker McKenzie’s North America Transactional Practice, stated that the addition of these professionals comes at a time when “the fintech and payments space has undergone transformative changes,” emphasizing the importance of their experience for clients looking to expand offerings and manage operations.
Colin Murray, Baker McKenzie North America’s CEO, highlighted that “Todd and Charles bring unparalleled business acumen” essential for navigating dynamic regulatory changes. He added that Lawrence Lee is a “standout figure in fintech M&A,” enhancing client offerings with deep insights into dealmaking complexities.
With over 2,500 deal lawyers across 45 jurisdictions, Baker McKenzie provides comprehensive legal services crucial for businesses involved in embedded finance, payment solutions, digital assets, lending, and digital banking. The firm’s global fintech team aids clients ranging from large financial institutions to innovative technology companies.
Beauchamp and Weinstein join from A&O Shearman.
