Karl Foster is a highly accomplished corporate and commercial lawyer specializing in technology, fintech, and financial services regulatory matters. With extensive experience in both senior in-house legal roles and private practice, he has worked across complex commercial contracts in the TMT and digitization sectors.He has held multiple Head of Legal and General Counsel positions at fintech and SaaS companies, bringing deep expertise in telecoms, media, and financial services regulation. His strategic focus is on using technology to drive operational efficiency, manage risk,, and achieve commercial objectives.Karl’s career spans in-house roles at major organizations, including Orange/France Telecom (now EE) and Atradius Credit Insurance, before serving as General Counsel for two fintech firms. He has since returned to private practice, advising multinational corporations and start-ups alike.His legal expertise covers fintech and financial services advisory, technology agreements, outsourcing, corporate matters, AI, data privacy, and financial services regulation. He helps clients navigate legal risks in UK and international contexts, particularly in fintech, web3, IT infrastructure, SaaS, e-commerce, and digital distribution.
