Claire has acted for me as my solicitor in hedge funds for 15 years and has also advised me on FCA regulation and digital asset issues. In my opinion, Claire is one of the leading solicitors in funds and digital assets. While I have known her, she has built Cummings Pepperdine into the go-to firm for alternative investment managers, basing this growth on her expertise in a range of alternative investments including FCA regulatory matters, cryptocurrency transactions, token offerings, fund structuring, and derivative documentation for brokers and fund managers. She has led the way in this field and is a leader of her team. Claire takes a commercial and practical approach to combine her understanding of the law and how assets are used and traded. This makes her advice commercially astute as well as legally sound. Her clients benefit from her work at the cutting edge Claire is also an effective communicator. Her advice is concise and she provides clarity to complex regulatory issues. For anyone dealing with investment management, whether establishing funds, navigating FCA requirements, or structuring crypto transactions, Claire provides first-rate counsel. I recommend her highly.

Claire has established herself as one of the UK's foremost authorities in funds, derivatives and crypto law and digital asset regulation at a time when this field is rapidly evolving and becoming increasingly critical to the wealth management industry. Her ability to navigate the complex intersection of traditional financial services regulation and emerging blockchain technologies sets her apart as an exceptional advisor to high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients alike. What distinguishes Claire is not merely her technical expertise, but her strategic vision in positioning Cummings Pepperdine at the forefront of the digital asset revolution. She has created a unique offering for alternative investment managers, providing sophisticated guidance on FCA regulatory matters, cryptocurrency transactions, token offerings, fund establishment, and the intricate derivative documentation required in this space. Her work with crypto exchanges and fund managers demonstrates a practical understanding of how digital assets are reshaping wealth structures. Claire's thought leadership extends beyond client work. Her role on advisory boards for both a crypto exchange and a strategic communications firm specialising in digital assets reflects the high regard in which she is held within the industry. As founder of The Centre for Digital Assets and Democracy and advisor to the APPG for Digital Assets, she actively shapes policy discourse and regulatory development in this critical area. Her communication skills and ability to demystify complex regulatory frameworks have made her a sought-after speaker and author. The recognition of the Cummings Pepperdine Crypto Questions Podcast as Citywealth Podcast of the Year 2023 demonstrates her commitment to educating and informing the wealth management community. Claire's track record of industry recognition speaks volumes: named a Top Influencer in London for hedge funds by 2&20 in both 2022 and 2023, included in the Citywealth Crypto Top 100 in 2022, Citywealth Woman of the Year 2023, and one of the Top 50 Crypto Professionals 2023. These accolades reflect consistent excellence and leadership in a highly competitive field. For clients navigating the complexities of digital asset investment, regulatory compliance, or fund structuring in this space, Claire offers unparalleled expertise combined with responsiveness and strategic counsel. Her dedication to serving clients at the cutting edge of wealth management innovation makes her an outstanding candidate for the Citywealth Leaders List. I recommend Claire Cummings without reservation.