FinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies - USA - Nationwide
What the Team is Known For
BakerHostetler is heavily involved in data protection, blockchain and cryptocurrency FinTech matters. The firm defends clients in regulatory enforcements and provides counsel on innovative product and platform launches. The team frequently draws praise from clients for its technical knowledge and client service.
Strengths
"BakerHostetler knows how to apply its energy efficiently to the right parts of the problem, leading to quality work."
"The BakerHostetler team has been able to effectively handle each foreign element that we have needed to address, and considers all perspectives, executing directives thoughtfully and effectively."
"They have a solid understanding of applicable requirements and provide practical, actionable advice. The team has experience in dealing with complex and evolving matters."
Work Highlights
BakerHostetler represented Cash Cloud Inc., doing business as Coin Cloud, as court-ordered regulatory counsel to assist in navigating financial regulatory issues
during the company’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy restructuring.
Notable Practitioners
Teresa Goody Guillén is co-leader of BakerHostetler's blockchain team and has a broad securities, litigation and investigations practice. She regularly represents businesses and individuals in securities enforcement and other government investigations, including SEC, CFTC and IRS investigations. "Teresa is competent and has repeatedly proven to act with our best interests in mind." "Teresa is one of the most knowledgeable people I know in the cross-section of securities litigation crypto assets and blockchain technology." "I really think highly of Teresa, she's great."
