LFP 256 – Technology and the Law – with Louis Glass, Board Member, CMS

London Fintech Podcast

Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7NHLjXfhNqQ

In this episode of the London Fintech Podcast, Tony Clark is joined by Louis Glass, the head of CMS’ TMT-sector M&A group in the UK, Managing Partner of the firm’s Tel Aviv office, and a member of the management board.

Louis brings a wealth of experience as a corporate lawyer with specialist expertise in tech, internet, and e-commerce transactions. His career spans over two decades, including extensive cross-border work for multinationals, startups, and venture capital funds. Louis’ journey into the world of law and fintech is as unique as it is impressive.

Tech-obsessed from a young age, he was writing database software by the age of 15. Today, his work revolves around complex international transactions, particularly in the tech sector, where he represents clients across 45 countries.

This conversation explores the intersection of law, technology, and fintech, focusing on how legal frameworks can support innovation while ensuring compliance in the ever-changing regulatory environment.

Louis also opens up on his personal journey, mental wellness and the vital importance of team and company culture.

Louis offers key insights into navigating the legal challenges fintech companies face, from securing licenses to managing cross-border transactions, and balancing rapid growth with stringent regulatory standards.

Throughout the episode, Louis provides practical advice for fintech leaders, sharing how companies can leverage legal expertise to innovate while staying compliant. He also touches on the future of regulation in fintech and how businesses can anticipate and adapt to evolving legal landscapes.

Topics covered include:

• Louis’s journey from writing software to leading M&A transactions in the tech and fintech sectors.
• The twin ‘fairytales’ of company law and money.
• Resilience, mental health & corporate culture.
• The critical relationship between legal frameworks and fintech innovation.
• Balancing regulatory compliance with business growth in a global context.
• Managing cross-border transactions and securing licenses in different jurisdictions.
• The future of fintech regulation and how businesses can stay ahead.
• Aligning legal teams with business objectives to drive long-term success.
• Louis’s experience working across the UK, US, and global markets.
• Practical strategies for legal professionals in the fintech space.
• Building trust with regulatory bodies through proactive compliance.
• Insights from Louis’s work across over 45 countries.
• Interesting reads (and podcasts…)

Learn more:

Louis Glass: https://cms.law/en/gbr/people/louis-glass

CMS: https://cms.law/en/gbr/

Tony Clark: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-clark-07160b/

NextWave: https://www.nxwave.com