FinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies
FinTech Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
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Perkins Coie is pre-eminent in blockchain and cryptocurrency. The firm advises clients on product structuring, licensing, acquisitions and crypto litigation. Perkins Coie's client base includes payments platforms, innovative blockchain companies, challenger banks and crypto exchanges. Its lawyers also advise on data privacy, securities and money transmission laws.
Work Highlights
- Perkins Coie advised Stripe, a financial services and software-as-a-service company, on Stripe's response to government and law enforcement requests for information, globally, to manage responses to bankruptcy proceedings, and to help Stripe resolve merchant complaints (litigation threats, TROs, and garnishment orders) before they escalate to litigation.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Perkins Coie lawyers' technical expertise on FinTech matters is second to none. They have the ability to see the bigger picture and address every aspect of a query. What is most appreciated is their ability to anticipate the problems we do not even think of, and offer solutions to address them."
"They always have an expert for the nuanced situations which is incredibly helpful when running a complex and sometimes ambiguous regulatory operation. I've also never been disappointed with the time it takes to get a response. The team puts in the hours to ensure the work product is delivered in a timely fashion."
"The team of attorneys at Perkins have a deep understanding of the relevant legal issues and are able to work collaboratively to navigate the complex legal landscape and achieve a successful resolution. They have a large number of highly skilled attorneys with diverse areas of expertise, which allowed them to provide comprehensive legal services for my matter."
"Perkins Coie lawyers' technical expertise on FinTech matters is second to none. They have the ability to see the bigger picture and address every aspect of a query. What is most appreciated is their ability to anticipate the problems we do not even think of, and offer solutions to address them."
"They always have an expert for the nuanced situations which is incredibly helpful when running a complex and sometimes ambiguous regulatory operation. I've also never been disappointed with the time it takes to get a response. The team puts in the hours to ensure the work product is delivered in a timely fashion."
"The team of attorneys at Perkins have a deep understanding of the relevant legal issues and are able to work collaboratively to navigate the complex legal landscape and achieve a successful resolution. They have a large number of highly skilled attorneys with diverse areas of expertise, which allowed them to provide comprehensive legal services for my matter."
Notable Practitioners
Dax Hansen is a pre-eminent figure in blockchain and cryptocurrency law. He provides expert counsel to clients on transactional as well as regulatory and licensing issues. His recent work includes a number of matters representing well-known brands on NFT and metaverse projects.
"Dax is one of the few lawyers who have been in the crypto space for a long time and understands the technology."
"Dax Hansen is a tremendous partner to us as we look to enter more complex areas on the regulatory side, and his experience has been extremely valuable in helping us to achieve this goal. He is also very invested in us and we feel like he is focused on assisting us, is very responsive, and that we've developed a trusting relationship that allows us to test our ideas with him openly and effectively."
"Dax is the go-to lawyer for crypto and blockchain payments matters."
Joe Cutler has significant expertise in blockchain and cryptocurrency. He advises clients, including leading digital asset businesses, payment processing platforms and multinational corporations, on regulatory matters.
"Joe Cutler is a go-to for practical advice in tough spots."
Lowell Ness is a recognised expert in the blockchain and cryptocurrency. He has particular expertise in providing regulatory advice to crypto clients, and helping crypto projects raise funding from venture funds.
"Lowell has a fantastic understanding of the crypto market as well as the legal and regulatory landscape."
"Lowell is an excellent emerging companies and venture capital attorney with strong client relationships."