FinTech Legal
FinTech Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
Band 3
Email address
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+1 212 468 8000Chambers Review
Morrison Foerster handles blockchain, payments, corporate and data security FinTech matters. Its lawyers have expertise in regulatory investigations and securities class action responses and advise on bank partnerships and compliance with state money transmission laws. The team has additional capabilities in financing and capital markets, as well as data security and cyber security.
Work Highlights
- Morrison Foerster represented Coinbase, a large cryptocurrency exchange, in filing an amicus brief in Grayscale v SEC, arguing in favour of Grayscale Investments’ efforts to launch a spot-bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF).
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have a deep bench of smart and approachable lawyers. We feel that they can handle any matter we bring to them."
"The firm is excellent at quickly analysing complex issues through both a strict legal lens, but also through a commercial lens. I have been impressed with the fact that the firm seems to have a partner with on-point expertise for every matter I bring to them."
"The team at Morrison Foerster has been able to handle anything brought forth to them. Their pool of qualified experts has been responsive to complex and sophisticated matters that are new to our organisation and the industry as a whole."
"They have a deep bench of smart and approachable lawyers. We feel that they can handle any matter we bring to them."
"The firm is excellent at quickly analysing complex issues through both a strict legal lens, but also through a commercial lens. I have been impressed with the fact that the firm seems to have a partner with on-point expertise for every matter I bring to them."
"The team at Morrison Foerster has been able to handle anything brought forth to them. Their pool of qualified experts has been responsive to complex and sophisticated matters that are new to our organisation and the industry as a whole."
Notable Practitioners
Jeffrey Silberman is noted for his ability to advise on online payments and lending platforms on product and regulatory matters. Silberman's clientele ranges from startups to incumbent financial institutions, who rely on his expertise in capital markets transactions, consumer lending matters and state licensing issues.
Nathan Taylor advises clients on privacy and security of financial information. Taylor specialises in developing practical solutions to comply with privacy and data security laws.