PAYING AGENT SERVICE

Taking the complexity out of legal payments

Legal disbursements don’t have to be complex. Our Paying Agent service securely holds and swiftly disburses funds - eliminating the delays and risks of traditional escrow. From M&A deals to litigation settlements, we ensure fast, compliant, and secure transactions for all parties.

Why law firms trust Caxton

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Trusted and secure

Our dual FCA-regulated platform meets the highest security and compliance standards.

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Neutral third party

Acting as an independent intermediary, we ensure transparent, safe and fair disbursements.

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Global reach

Manage transactions seamlessly in 30+ currencies, ensuring smooth cross-border payments.

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Faster payments

We handle compliance, verification, and payment flows, so you don’t have to.

We handle the complexity, you stay in control

Our technology-driven platform handles everything - from compliance checks to fund disbursement - so you don’t have to. Simple, seamless, and built for your peace of mind. Here’s how it works:

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Verify

We handle KYC and AML checks on all parties, ensuring compliance while saving your firm valuable time.

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Hold

Funds are securely safeguarded in protected, reconciled accounts, eliminating the need for client accounts and reducing financial risk.

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Disburse

Payments are made quickly and accurately, ensuring all parties receive their funds as agreed, with full transparency and tracking.

Tailored for professional service firms

We offer secure Paying Agent services designed specifically for accounting firms and lawyers advising on M&A transactions. Whether you’re working with a buyer, seller, or both, our services provide peace of mind during complex deals, ensuring funds are held securely until all conditions are met.

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Secure, efficient payments

Our Paying Agent service can be used for a variety of sensitive and business transactions, including merger and acquisition scenarios, shareholder agreements, asset sales, and other contractual arrangements requiring secure fund management. Whatever the deal, we provide a trusted, neutral third-party service for smooth, secure transactions.

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Embedded payments for your firm

Enhance your service offering with our embedded payments solutions. As our contracted partner, your firm can seamlessly integrate our paying agent service into your M&A advisory, becoming a trusted intermediary in the transaction and ensuring secure, timely completion for all parties involved.

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A discreet, account managed service

With a dedicated account manager as your single point of contact, our paying agent operates like a vault - ensuring confidentiality and security throughout the entire transaction process. Only those who need to know are involved, maintaining the highest level of discretion.

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Trusted in payments for over two decades

Ready to simplify your legal payments? Let’s talk.

Contact us today to explore how our secure and neutral Paying Agent Services can protect your transactions and provide peace of mind