FinTech Legal - USA - Nationwide
What the team is known for
Clifford Chance advises crypto exchanges, investment funds and banks on FinTech regulatory issues and corporate transactional matters. The firm assists clients across multiple jurisdictions on new products and market entries. Clients pinpoint the firm's keen industry awareness as a distinct strength of the practice.
Strengths
"They have a diverse knowledge base and expertise, allowing all questions and issues to be expertly addressed."
"The team at Clifford Chance is always quick to respond and works diligently to turn comments or advice around quickly, while still taking the appropriate time and effort to understand the issue and research the same."
"The lawyers at Clifford Chance are dedicated, knowledgeable and commercial. They are always willing and able to tackle complicated questions. They are true partners that are responsive and sensitive to operational constraints and market and business dynamics."
Work highlights
Clifford Chance advised BlackRock on iShares Bitcoin Trust's SEC filings as well as the formation and operation of the trust and its contractual arrangements with the service providers.
Notable practitioners
Steven Gatti is a key contact.
