Chambers FinTech 2021 recognizes Gowling WLG among Canada's leading firms

In the 2021 edition of Chambers FinTech, Gowling WLG has once again been recognized as one of the top Canadian law firms. In addition, Usman Sheikh, head of the firm's Blockchain & Smart Contracts Group, has been named the top FinTech lawyer in the country for the second consecutive year.

With a team of professionals who have hands-on FinTech experience, the firm received glowing feedback from its clients in this year's guide: "They can pick up on the complexities of the work in this area and have never had a matter they could not handle… A-grade firm for technology work and A-plus for FinTech."

A highly sought-after thought leader on blockchain, Sheikh was the only lawyer in Canada to achieve a Band 1 ranking – the highest possible level of achievement. He received praise in the guide from one client who described Sheikh as a "top-notch blockchain lawyer in the country," and that he is considered to be the "first mover on all things related to cryptocurrency in the market."

In recent years, Gowling WLG has distinguished itself as a leading law firm when it comes to all things tech – particularly in the areas of FinTech, emerging technologies, AI, big data, privacy and data, cyber security, blockchain and InsurTech.

Learn more about Gowling WLG's FinTech Group.