FinTech Legal

Stuart Levi is an expert in blockchain matters and regularly advises clients on intellectual property and securities law questions related to NFT and blockchain products. Levi also provides product counselling advice to established cryptocurrency exchanges as well as global consumer brands first entering the space.

"Stuart is one of the best attorneys that I have worked with. He has an exceptional grasp of the issues as they exist now as well as how they might be in years to come."

"Stuart Levi brings to the table an understanding of what it takes to get a deal done. Stuart will be aggressive but his best strength is he will talk you down from the ledge. He is a wonderful reminder of the best way to get deals done."

Jeffrey Brill is based out of New York and remains a popular choice for M&A and corporate advisory matters related to FinTech. He regularly represents clients in financing rounds and complex transactions.

"Jeffrey is one of those lawyers who truly takes joy in what he does and helping clients achieve their goals. You want him on your most high-stakes matters. He has a great understanding of what in-house lawyers need and the internal politics they are often dealing with. He is also great at the legal technicalities of transactions but conveys information and advice in a digestible way."

"He goes above and beyond, both professionally and personally. He also has expert knowledge and business insights of all things FinTech, M&A and public transactions."

"Jeff Brill is probably my favourite M&A lawyer I've worked with as an in-house counsel. Jeff is extremely hard-working and responsive, and overall an excellent lawyer."

"Jeff Brill is an outstanding FinTech lawyer with deep transaction experience. His level of client service is unmatched and his deal teams are consistently top-notch! I never hesitate to recommend Jeff for transactional work."

Alexander Drylewski is co-head of Skadden's Web3 and digital assets practice. Drylewski focuses on digital asset-related securities and commercial litigation in state and federal courts throughout the country.

"Alex is a valued counsel and, more so, a confidante for my colleagues and me. His knowledge of the industry and our needs is unparalleled and his skills and judgement as counsel are second to none."

"He is the golden child. Alex's ability to recall, apply, analyse and remain completely natural is amazing. Alex is so practical, and you know that underlying his practicality is an extraordinary reservoir of knowledge. It is quite something."

"He gets to know the clients very well and is responsive. Alex gets to know what is important to his clients from a business perspective."