Lilya Tessler

Ranked in 2 Practice Areas

Band 1

FinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies

USA - Nationwide

2 Years Ranked

Band 4

Crypto-Asset Disputes

USA - Nationwide

1 Years Ranked

About

Provided by Lilya Tessler

FinTech

Practice Areas

LILYA TESSLER leads Sidley’s FinTech and Blockchain group, which is recognized as a Band 1 practice in the 2023 Chambers FinTech guide and was named "FinTech Practice Group of the Year" by Law360 (2020). She focuses her practice on representing digital asset trading platforms, blockchain technology companies, U.S. and non-U.S. broker-dealers, financial services firms and cryptocurrency funds. Lilya is ranked in Band 1 in the 2023 Chambers FinTech guide in the USA Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies category and was named a “Fintech MVP” (2022) and Fintech “Rising Star” (2019) by Law360.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Professional-Advisers-Fintech

FinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies - USA - Nationwide

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Lilya Tessler is the New York head of Sidley's FinTech and blockchain services group. She is an industry leader in securities enforcement and regulatory issues pertaining to blockchain. Her clear understanding of the underlying technology is commended by a range of sources.

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Crypto-Asset Disputes - USA - Nationwide

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Lilya Tessler of Sidley Austin is a strong litigator with a background in securities enforcement, representing clients in SEC action relating to cryptocurrency platforms.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Lilya has fantastic insight not only into legal issues but also market trends. She has a very pragmatic approach to solving problems.

FinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies respondent
Professional-Advisers-Fintech

Lilya has a finger on the pulse of what's happening in the space and provides amazing customer service.

FinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies respondent
Professional-Advisers-Fintech

She's fantastic, she really understands discussions about the tech and how that drives different conclusions from a regulatory perspective.

FinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies respondent
Professional-Advisers-Fintech

Lilya Tessler is fantastic. She really understands discussions about the tech and how that drives different conclusions from a regulatory perspective.

Crypto-Asset Disputes respondent
Professional-Advisers-Fintech

Lilya is an excellent lawyer who produces top-notch work products, listens to her clients, engages with the industry, and is at the forefront of the legal challenges to be solved.

Crypto-Asset Disputes respondent
Professional-Advisers-Fintech

I think the world of Lilya Tessler.