Crypto-Asset Disputes - USA - Nationwide
What the Team is Known For
Ballard Spahr's blockchain technology and cryptocurrency initiative includes white-collar criminal defence and regulatory specialists, who help the firm's crypto clients to respond to regulatory investigations, regulatory enforcement and criminal prosecutions. The team also handles commercial litigation.
Strengths
"The Ballard team has the resources to handle not only discrete complex issues but more importantly issues that cut across different legal disciplines."
"They are extremely knowledgeable in the industry and are client-focused."
Work Highlights
Ballard Spahr represented an individual under investigation by the DOJ and the SEC for alleged fraud in an initial coin offering as well as allegedly engaging in fraudulent crypto trading.
Notable Practitioners
Marjorie Peerce is an experienced white-collar crime lawyer who has expertise defending clients in SEC investigations relating to cryptocurrency trading. "Marjorie Peerce is a really terrific litigator. She really walks into a room with a lot of credibility and gets people to listen to her, which is a great quality in a defence attorney."
