UK FinTech Hi Group employs Lee Cullinane as General Counsel

UK FinTech Hi Group employs Lee Cullinane as General Counsel

More recently, he was a partner in McGuireWoods' London office, where he led the firm's Europe, Middle East, and Africa finance group

Lee Cullinane – an extensively experienced legal professional, who has worked in several high-profile law firms has joined Hi Group as the General Counsel. He will play key role in the company's expansion, governance and corporate and institutional legal matters by providing strategic guidance on all aspects of the business operation.

Cullinane joined Clifford Chance LLP and became a partner in the practice, just after graduating from the Queen Mary University of London. Later he joined Mayer Brown where he was a Partner. He then went on to join White & Case LLP as Regional Section Head leading the firm's banking practice in EMEA from 2012-19.

More recently, as a partner in McGuire Woods' London office, he led the firm's Europe, Middle East, and Africa finance group.

"It is an exciting time to join the Hi Group which has gone from strength to strength over the past year. I look forward to being part of the team as we gear up to lead the way in providing companies with much-needed cash and employees with flexible access to their salary which can help them through the cost-of-living crisis." said Cullinane.

David Brown, Founder and Chief Executive of Hi Group delightedly welcomed Lee, appreciating his impressive track record at some of the most prestigious law firms across London. "His expertise will be integral as we enter our next growth stage and deliver on our vision to make payroll more accessible for everyone." he further said.

A FinTech platform, Hi permits employers to finance payroll, while paying their staff faster.