Crypto-Asset Disputes
FinTech Guide 2025 : USA - Nationwide
Band 2
Contact number
+1 212 558 4740Chambers Review
Sullivan & Cromwell has a well-regarded government investigations and white-collar criminal litigation team. The team draws upon this expertise to represent cryptocurrency trading platforms in SEC and CFTC actions.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They're fantastic and have a fabulous team."
"They handled a complex matter with a lot of care. They proved to be very good. The depth of their bench is fantastic, and their ability to move from one area to another was very helpful."
"Sullivan & Cromwell has assembled a strong team in the digital asset space with former SEC and CFTC officials."
"They're fantastic and have a fabulous team."
"They handled a complex matter with a lot of care. They proved to be very good. The depth of their bench is fantastic, and their ability to move from one area to another was very helpful."
"Sullivan & Cromwell has assembled a strong team in the digital asset space with former SEC and CFTC officials."
Notable Practitioners
The former director of the CFTC's Division of Enforcement, James McDonald is a partner in Sullivan & Cromwell's securities and commodities investigations practice. McDonald has a busy practice representing high-profile crypto exchanges and blockchain clients in government investigations and litigation.
"James is a superb attorney."
"James has a really calm head. He's thoughtful, knows his stuff and has very good judgement."