Legal Payments Partner for Complex Transactions
FCA-regulated payment platform for UK law firms. Handle M&A, litigation, escrow, and client money with confidence. Reduce risk, save time, stay in control.
How We Handle Legal Payments: Verify, Hold, Disburse
Shieldpay is a technology-led payments partner, built to securely and compliantly streamline the payment process with our three core platform capabilities: Verify, Hold and Disburse
Verify
Solve the complexity of compliance
We collect KYC and conduct due diligence on all parties, scaled depending on characteristics
Hold
Protect funds
Funds are held in safeguarded, reconcilable, accounts as an alternative to client accounts
Disburse
Send payments fast
With all parties and funds verified, authorisation is easy and transparent
We have processed over £18 billion in transactions, supporting hundreds of law firms with complex payment needs.
Trusted by 40+ of the UK's top 100 law firms for M&A, litigation, escrow, and client money management.
Our team of regulated payment experts provides hands-on support, portal access, or API integration to match your needs.
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Powering payments for legal services
Shieldpay solves the greatest payment challenges for the legal services industry.
Typically a painful and lengthy process, payments are manageable and straightforward with Shieldpay.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Litigation
Real Estate
Take control of allocated funds to
protect assets with our payment platform
Construction
Managed Accounts
Outsource your client account function, either partially or fully, to our digital platform
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Conveyancing
Mitigating risk is our business
We’re regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and authorised by HMRC for Trust Services, making our platform fully compliant and approved to safeguard client funds
Elevate transaction security and scalability with the Shieldpay API
Integrate with the Shieldpay API to empower your applications such as case and practice management with secure, scalable, and efficient transaction control. Navigate high-volume, high-value, and complex deals with ease, ensuring funds are securely held and released with precision.
Leverage event-driven architecture, fast updates, and robust compliance checks to deliver a seamless, trustworthy transaction experience, even in the most intricate financial landscapes.
