FinTech North Partners with Womble Bond Dickinson in 2026 to Drive Resilience and Growth Across the North
FinTech North is pleased to announce our new partnership with international law firm Womble Bond Dickinson.
Womble Bond Dickinson is a full-service law firm operating across the UK and the US, with a strong presence in the North of England, including offices in Leeds and Newcastle. The firm advises businesses across the financial services and FinTech sectors on a wide range of complex legal and regulatory matters, supporting organisations at every stage of growth.
With deep expertise spanning risk, regulation, operational resilience, cyber security, international expansion, green finance and lending, Womble Bond Dickinson plays a key role in helping FinTechs and financial institutions navigate an increasingly complex and fast-moving landscape.
The partnership reflects a shared commitment to supporting the growth and resilience of the northern FinTech ecosystem. Through its work with established financial institutions, high-growth FinTechs and innovative scale-ups, Womble Bond Dickinson brings valuable legal insight that is directly relevant to the challenges facing businesses across the sector. Its strong northern footprint and international reach also align closely with FinTech North’s mission to connect regional innovation with national and global opportunity.
As part of the partnership, Womble Bond Dickinson will be positioned alongside FinTech North’s wider partner network and will play an active role in engaging with the community throughout the year. This will include sponsoring and hosting a roundtable at either its Leeds or Newcastle office, bringing together senior leaders from across the FinTech and financial services sectors for focused, peer-level discussion.
In addition to roundtable activity, we will also share Womble Bond Dickinson’s thought leadership with our community across the year, as well as providing opportunities to lead discussions and share insight on topics such as risk, operational resilience, cyber security, international expansion, green finance and lending.
Joe Roche, General Manager, FinTech North said:
“We’re really pleased to be partnering with Womble Bond Dickinson in 2026. They work closely with FinTechs and financial services firms on some of the sector’s most pressing challenges, and their strong northern presence makes this a natural partnership.”
John Conner, Financial Institutions Sector Lead and Head of Banking, Womble Bond Dickinson said:
“We’re delighted to join forces with FinTech North as a partner for 2026. Our team is passionate about supporting the vibrant FinTech and financial services community across the North of England and beyond. By sharing our legal expertise and collaborating through events and thought leadership, we aim to help businesses navigate a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape and unlock new opportunities for growth. We look forward to working closely with FinTech North and its network to strengthen the region’s reputation for innovation and resilience.”
For more information or collaboration opportunities, please contact us at info@fintechnorth.uk.
