FinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies - USA - Nationwide
What the team is known for
Morrison Cohen's digital assets group represents a range of crypto companies, NFT issuers and DAOs. The firm takes on regulatory enforcement matters and litigation, which often spans multiple jurisdictions.
Strengths
"Morrison Cohen punches above its weight with a team that includes several people who have focused on the crypto space for years."
"Morrison Cohen has a solid team that is very responsive."
"Morrison Cohen is particularly strong at putting on the operator hat and understanding our issues, risks and incentives. They are fantastic, super responsive and know their stuff."
Work highlights
Morrison Cohen represented the developers of the bZeroX decentralised lending protocol in a punitive class action regarding who, if anyone, can be held responsible for the hack of a decentralised protocol.
Notable practitioners
Jason Gottlieb is head of the firm's digital assets practice and is an expert in litigation, enforcement and advisory matters in blockchain. "Jason has a rare combination of deep expertise in both the technology and the law." "Jason is fantastic. I trust his judgement and he's terrific to work with." "He's thoughtful, responsive, and highly engaged in the industry outside of his professional obligations. He's one of the best attorneys I have had the opportunity to work with in any practice area and at any firm."
