Bird & Bird advises shareholders of The Payments Association on partnership with Nineteen Group

TPA is the UK’s leading membership organisation and events platform for the payments industry. It fosters collaboration, learning, and innovation among stakeholders including banks, fintechs, merchants, and regulators. Members benefit from access to market insights, regulatory engagement, and networking opportunities that help shape the future of payments.

Nineteen Group is a global events and media business backed by Phoenix Equity Partners. It is known for organising large-scale trade exhibitions across sectors such as security, emergency services, health and safety, and technology.

This partnership marks the beginning of TPA’s next phase of growth, providing the resources, reach, and investment needed to scale its offering, while preserving the ethos, leadership, and community focus that have driven its success to date.

The multi-practice Bird & Bird team included:

• Corporate: Simon Fielder (Partner), Ed Reardon (Senior Associate), Caitlin Cowan (Associate), Aliénor Troletti (Trainee Solicitor), Charlotte Avenarius (Trainee Solicitor)
• Tax: Zoe Feller (Partner), Andrew Rink (Senior Associate), Emily Patel (Senior Associate)
• Employment: Elizabeth Lang (Partner), Rob Collier-Wright (Legal Director), Freddie Eastwell (Associate)

Simon Fielder, lead partner, commented: “We’re pleased to have supported the shareholders on this strategic partnership. The Payments Association has built a strong reputation as a driving force in the payments industry, and partnering with Nineteen Group marks an exciting new chapter. Additionally, this highlights Bird & Bird’s capability in the events and financial services sector. It’s been a pleasure working with all parties involved.”