FinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies

K&L Gates assists with FinTech M&A, private equity and venture capital deals. The team acts for startups and investors on complex FinTech transactions. The firm also handles financial services regulation, data privacy and intellectual property matters.

"At K&L Gates, they have the ability to understand the issues we are facing and break down the issues to help us approach matters more constructively. In providing their advice, the lawyers educate us as well and we are never left feeling like we missed any pertinent information."

"The team are very personable and on top of it when it comes to sharing information that is relevant."

"The team is well staffed with different areas of expertise and skill sets, e.g., payments, banking, contract drafting, state and federal regulatory relationships. The team is highly responsive and delivers work product in a timely manner on timelines previously agreed and communicated."

K&L Gates advised Caleb & Brown on the launch of its cryptocurrency brokerage business in the US, including advice on product structuring, corporate formation and advice, obtaining state money transmitter licensing, formation of a private crypto fund, adapting regulatory compliance policies and procedures for the US, advice on various chartering options, and securities compliance.

Judith Rinearson is adept at handling matters in connection with prepaid cards and emerging payment systems. She provides regulatory advice to clients and helps payment service providers design innovative models that enable them to operate across multiple jurisdictions. "Judie has always been highly responsive, professional and knowledgeable. We could not do what we do without her." "She is personable and lovely to work with. Judie is very well informed and she knows how to give advice that is practical." "Judie is a really strong FinTech practitioner."