FinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies

Winston & Strawn has notable capabilities in blockchain and crypto regulations, crypto asset disputes and corporate financing. The team advises blockchain clients on initial token offerings, blockchain product development and regional expansions.

"Winston & Strawn is very knowledgeable in the industry and is well versed in domestic and cross-border issues. The team is very responsive and communicative."

"The firm has strong relationships with state regulators and is capable of negotiating favourable plans of action with senior regulators."

"The firm has a deep bench of regulatory, litigation and corporate experience and can handle some of the most complex issues in the space. The team is very responsive."

Winston & Strawn defended Binance’s US entities, BAM Trading Services, Inc. and BAM Management US Holdings Inc., in a securities class action filed in the Northern District of California.

Andrew Hinkes has recently joined Winston & Strawn as a partner. Hinkes has a broad FinTech practice and regularly advises on regulatory matters relating to money transmission, digital asset wallets, and decentralised exchanges. "Drew has an outstanding understanding of the industry. He has excellent technical and commercial awareness." "Andrew Hinkes is incredibly thoughtful, dives deep into the tech underlying the product, and asks very nuanced questions."

Daniel Stabile co-chairs Winston & Strawn's digital asset and blockchain regulation practice. Stabile is well regarded for his expertise in blockchain regulations and is capable of advising on litigations. "Daniel is very client-focused and very responsive. He gets the job done quickly and efficiently." "He is the epitome of taking a hands-on approach and always up for the challenge on complex projects and solutions as it pertains to client cases." "Daniel is an expert in his field. He approaches legal analysis with a solution-oriented outlook and presents in a digestible manner."