Nikki Johnstone
Partner
London
Nikki Johnstone
Partner
London
Contact Details
Nikki Johnstone is a partner in the Banking Regulatory & FinTech practice in the firm’s London office.
Nikki is Fintech regulatory specialist who has extensive experience in advising financial institutions and technology companies on digitalisation, cross-border payments as well as cutting-edge innovations in cryptoassets and distributed ledger technology. She also provides specialist support to the firm’s transactional teams on fundraising and M&A for established and growth Fintechs.
Qualifications
Professional
Academic
Related articles
Publications: 04 October 2022
New FCA Consumer Duty - What firms need to know
The FCA has finalised its new proposed consumer duty regime for UK firms, with a start date of July 2023 (subject to transitional provisions). The first milestone in terms of a relevant firm’s…
Publications: 23 September 2022
The Brexit Freedom Bill: What does it mean for the financial services industry?
Publications: 21 September 2022
Publications: 15 September 2022
Financial Services and Markets Bill: The Designated Activities Regime in the UK
Qualifications
Professional
Academic
Recognition
'Nikki Johnstone advises leading payments providers and technology companies on diverse concerns including authorisation, product launches and structuring.' 'Absolutely brilliant. She's always troubleshooting and problem spotting, and will provide technically accurate and commercially sound advice.' 'She has good judgement and is calm and collected even when under pressure. She inspires trust.'
Chambers 2020 (Payments Law)
a highly trusted partner and ally, as well as having 'razor-sharp legal expertise' and 'great strength and depth in financial regulatory work.'
Chambers 2020 (Fintech Legal)
Awards & accolades
Rising Star in Banking and Finance
Euromoney Rising Star Awards 2020 (Europe)
