FinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies - USA - Nationwide
What the Team is Known For
Manatt Phelps & Phillips is noted for its understanding of financial services regulations. The firm is particularly active in payments law, and also handles blockchain work, assisting clients with NFT product launches and licensing applications.
Strengths
"Manatt Phelps lawyers have a fantastic ability to break down complex legal requirements into digestible, practical advice in a way that is understandable and practical for their clients."
"Manatt Phelps lawyers have expansive industry knowledge. They provide prompt responses and thorough and practical analysis. They do a phenomenal job keeping us in the loop of industry developments."
"They have strong knowledge of the legal implications of the product. From senior partners to associates, they are very knowledgeable and easy to work with. They understand our needs."
Work Highlights
Manatt Phelps & Phillips represented ClearOne Advantage, a credit counselling service, in its creation and launch of the OneLoan platform and bank partnership with Cross River Bank and financing with Blue Elephant Capital.
Notable Practitioners
Brian Korn heads Manatt’s blockchain and cryptocurrency practice and is a go-to adviser for companies seeking to engage in FinTech lending and related investment structuring and compliance. "Brian Korn is very, very good."
Scott Pearson has an impressive practice in payments and lending. He advises clients on class actions, regulatory investigations and general regulatory compliance. "I have always found his expertise and candour to be invaluable." "Scott is wonderful and is very good about proactively alerting us to relevant industry news and updates impacting us. He is sophisticated, a thought leader, and provides practical advice."
