Crypto-Asset Disputes
FinTech Guide 2025 : USA - Nationwide
Band 3
About
Provided by Withers LLP
Withers has a global team of over 100 cryptocurrency and digital asset lawyers, including over 30 crypto asset disputes lawyers focused on litigation, arbitration, corporate and government investigations, privacy and data security, criminal and civil risk mitigation, and reputation management. Our team regularly provides dispute resolution, regulatory and compliance, corporate, and private client and tax services in the digital asset and fintech space. We are experienced with the existing and changing regulatory framework applicable to individuals and entities operating in or adjacent to this area, and we represent individuals and entities in cryptocurrency and digital asset related matters across the globe.
Chambers Review
Withers Bergman is dedicated to private capital and high net worth individuals, and its art law practice includes several attorneys with specialist expertise in NFTs and digital artworks. This includes tax and litigation representation for NFT creators and trading platforms, and it also handles disputes work for crypto token projects and exchanges.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Withers can operate at a high level across a wide range of disputes. They offer significant client engagement and responsiveness to client needs."
"They have experience with crypto technology, the ability to handle high-stakes cases, and the ability to learn their client's business and effectively communicate it to a judge/jury."
"Withers can operate at a high level across a wide range of disputes. They offer significant client engagement and responsiveness to client needs."
"They have experience with crypto technology, the ability to handle high-stakes cases, and the ability to learn their client's business and effectively communicate it to a judge/jury."
Notable Practitioners
Christopher LaVigne is an experienced litigator with experience representing clients in DOJ, SEC and CFTC investigations relating to digital asset exchanges.
"Chris is a terrific lawyer who is always accessible and responsive. He understands our needs as a client and modulates his approach to what he knows we would want."
"Christopher is extremely responsive and excited about iterating with clients, thoughtful and creative across many areas of litigation, and responsive to client business needs without any prompting."
"Chris has a deep understanding of our needs, showed excellent leadership in trial and went above and beyond in terms of client service. I would rate him very strong in all aspects."
Ranked Individuals at
Withers LLP
USA - Nationwide
Members
Provided by Withers LLP
Head of Department
Jordan Garman
Joseph Gallo
Kimberly Pallen
Martin Auerbach
Tyler Goss
Vahe Mesropyan