FinTech Legal
FinTech Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
Band 3
Contact number
+1 212 558 4740Chambers Review
Sullivan & Cromwell has an impressive reputation for bank regulatory matters and a focus on blockchain and cryptocurrency. The firm is often instructed on SEC and CFTC registrations and provides regulatory and corporate counsel to digital asset businesses.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Sullivan & Cromwell team are very easy to get a quick response from where something is time-sensitive. They are also always willing to get on the phone on a reasonable time horizon to discuss issues."
"We view their expertise as stellar. We have worked with the S&C team for years. They are leaders in the bank regulatory space and have significant expertise in FinTech, an intersection which we care about. That is why we look to them."
"I've been impressed with everyone that I've worked with there. I think that the bench there is probably fairly deep. One of the most impressive aspect of the practice is that they're equally if not more capable in advising on traditional financial institutions issues."
"The Sullivan & Cromwell team are very easy to get a quick response from where something is time-sensitive. They are also always willing to get on the phone on a reasonable time horizon to discuss issues."
"We view their expertise as stellar. We have worked with the S&C team for years. They are leaders in the bank regulatory space and have significant expertise in FinTech, an intersection which we care about. That is why we look to them."
"I've been impressed with everyone that I've worked with there. I think that the bench there is probably fairly deep. One of the most impressive aspect of the practice is that they're equally if not more capable in advising on traditional financial institutions issues."
Notable Practitioners
Colin Lloyd is an expert in blockchain-related matters and helps cryptocurrency platforms to become registered entities and interpret relevant regulation. He regularly liaises with the SEC and CFTC on behalf of clients.
"Colin is an excellent attorney with great expertise who continues to pick up more crypto work. He is very insightful and knowledgeable on the regulatory scene."
"He is a superb lawyer with strong analytical skills."
"Colin is great. We find him among the best out there for thoughtful, intelligent, practical advice related to trading concepts, regulations and related matters."
Rebecca Simmons is head of the firm's payments practice and co-head of its FinTech practice. Simmons represents clients in the development of payments products and assists banks with setting up strategic partnerships with blockchains.
"Rebecca is very easy to work with but also intellectually rigorous. When dealing with complicated negotiations and obscure areas of law, she picked up on the issues immediately and pushed for explanations so we could land in a better place."
"Rebecca has been in this space for a long time and is very knowledgeable."