The well-established nature and high price points of large consulting firms have led to the common assumption that they are the best choice for FinTech companies looking for support with their license applications. Big Four firms do have a role to play, but in today’s show, I explain why this role is different than you may think, using real-world examples from my own clients’ experiences. 

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Today’s episode:

• [01:34] A common belief that people have about large legal firms.
• [02:38] What an efficient license application process should look like.    
• [03:27] I share a personal experience which highlights why I don’t recommend using Big Four firms for license applications.  
• [05:31] Another example of why Big Four firms are not the places to go for license applications.
• [07:01] The kinds of clients I usually work with.
• [07:30] Elements you need to have in order when you are applying for a license, and the dangers of trying to do all of them at the same time. 
• [08:50] When it is a good idea to approach a Big Four firm. 
• [11:28] Why Big Four firms are not equipped to handle forward looking projects where they have to deal with risks.  
• [12:56] How Big Four firms justify their value and their high costs. 
• [15:00] The main reason that I believe you should not be approaching Big Four firms to support your license application.

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