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Oliver Whitmore

Oliver Whitmore

Senior Counsel
  • FinTech & Digital Assets Regulation
  • 17 Years of Experience

Oliver Whitmore is Senior Counsel at Legal Kornet, advising FinTech, digital asset and technology businesses on regulatory structuring, market entry and compliance. He translates complex financial services regulation into practical legal frameworks for digital asset platforms, payment products and other technology-driven businesses operating across multiple jurisdictions.

Professional Experience

Oliver has worked in legal and regulatory advisory since 2009.

Before joining Legal Kornet, Oliver worked on regulatory, commercial and compliance matters for financial services and technology businesses. His experience includes assessing business models, identifying licensing and registration requirements, preparing legal opinions and developing internal compliance frameworks.

He has advised companies on AML/KYC, financial promotions, payments regulation, commercial agreements and the regulatory treatment of digital assets. His work also includes coordinating cross-border projects involving UK, EU and international regulatory requirements.

Areas of Expertise

Oliver combines commercial understanding with in-depth knowledge of the regulatory frameworks governing digital finance, helping businesses address legal issues across the full lifecycle of their products and operations.

Practices

  • FinTech and financial services regulation
  • Digital assets and crypto regulation
  • Regulatory structuring and market entry
  • AML/KYC and financial crime compliance
  • Payments and financial promotions
  • Legal opinions and regulatory assessments

Regulatory Frameworks

  • Financial Services and Markets Act 2000
  • FCA authorisation and regulatory perimeter requirements
  • UK financial promotions regime, including cryptoasset promotions
  • UK AML and financial crime regulations
  • Payment services and electronic money regulations
  • UK cryptoasset registration and compliance requirements

Education & Qualifications

Oliver earned his Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from King’s College London, where he completed a broad education in English law and developed the analytical foundation for his legal career.

He also holds the ICA Diploma in Governance, Risk and Compliance, an advanced professional qualification awarded by the International Compliance Association. The programme covers corporate governance, regulatory risk, compliance frameworks and the role of compliance functions within regulated organisations.

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