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About
Provided by Lilya Tessler
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
FinTech
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.
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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Provided by Chambers
"Lilya has a finger on the pulse of what's happening in the space and provides amazing customer service."
"Lilya has fantastic insight not only into legal issues but also market trends. She has a very pragmatic approach to solving problems."
"She's fantastic, she really understands discussions about the tech and how that drives different conclusions from a regulatory perspective."
"I think the world of Lilya Tessler."
"Lilya Tessler is fantastic. She really understands discussions about the tech and how that drives different conclusions from a regulatory perspective."
"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."
"Lilya has a finger on the pulse of what's happening in the space and provides amazing customer service."
"Lilya has fantastic insight not only into legal issues but also market trends. She has a very pragmatic approach to solving problems."
"She's fantastic, she really understands discussions about the tech and how that drives different conclusions from a regulatory perspective."
"I think the world of Lilya Tessler."
"Lilya Tessler is fantastic. She really understands discussions about the tech and how that drives different conclusions from a regulatory perspective."
"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."
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