FinTech Legal: Corporate, Securities & Financing
FinTech Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
Band 2
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Paul Hastings is at the forefront of payments law in the USA. The firm has an impressive client list and advises major payments platforms on regulatory matters and transactions. It has further strength in cryptocurrency regulatory matters and data privacy and cybersecurity work.
Work Highlights
- Paul Hastings advised Airbnb on a host of product and regulatory issues, including the launch of its 'Pay By Bank' product, a new payment method associated with longer-term Airbnb stays.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The lawyers I’ve worked with at Paul Hastings have a great ability to translate law into business speak and partner with me to go a level deeper on the law and how it affects us."
"The Paul Hastings team is industry leading in terms of service levels and responsiveness. The team are also very commercial. They tie their work into the broader transaction and seek to provide value for us. They are also very plugged into the market and bring real-time, real-world perspectives."
"The lawyers at Paul Hastings are extremely responsive and helpful. They will also tailor their advice depending on the degree of risk and priority for the company. Their work is worth their weight in gold!"
"The lawyers I’ve worked with at Paul Hastings have a great ability to translate law into business speak and partner with me to go a level deeper on the law and how it affects us."
"The Paul Hastings team is industry leading in terms of service levels and responsiveness. The team are also very commercial. They tie their work into the broader transaction and seek to provide value for us. They are also very plugged into the market and bring real-time, real-world perspectives."
"The lawyers at Paul Hastings are extremely responsive and helpful. They will also tailor their advice depending on the degree of risk and priority for the company. Their work is worth their weight in gold!"
Notable Practitioners
Chris Daniel is the founder and chair of the Global FinTech and Payments Group at Paul Hastings. Daniel advises prominent FinTech players on securities law issues, as well as acquisitions and money transmission licensing questions.
"Chris is on the cutting edge of issues concerning payments."
Eric Sibbitt serves as co-chair of the Global FinTech and Payments practice group. Sibbitt advises trading platforms and FinTechs on the regulatory complexities in digital assets.
"Eric is someone who has worked in this space for a very long time. He understands the space."
"He is extremely senior and experienced. We are very happy with Eric."