FinTech Guide 2026 : USA - Nationwide
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Cahill Gordon & Reindel has a strong securities, white-collar crime and commercial litigation practice. The firm leverages this expertise to represent cryptocurrency clients in SEC and DOJ investigations.
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Cahill represented Ilya "Dutch" Liechtenstein in securing a cooperation agreement with the Department of Justice. The client was accused of laundering digital assets associated with the 2016 hack of crypto exchange Bitfinex. Liechtenstein pleaded guilty and was sentenced to five years' imprisonment in November 2024.
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Cahill has shown a really great ability to simplify issues and present things to courts in a digestible way, especially in the DeFi space.
Crypto work is highly specialised so the key partners will always be the people that are needed to opine on complex issues. Cahill has built out a good bench of talent.
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Samson Enzer is a recognised white-collar and government investigations practitioner with experience defending clients against SEC, DOJ and CFTC actions. As chair of Cahill's cryptocurrency and blockchain group, he frequently represents clients involved in the cryptocurrency trading space.
Sam has great personal touch, he communicates well and educates the legal process. He also shows deep experience around the nuances of the trial process which has helped to build trust and confidence.
Sam is an exceptional adviser who combines the ability to navigate both contentious and non-contentious matters effortlessly.
Sam has been incredibly professional and he asks very good questions. He speaks with great empathy and professionalism, and he asks the right questions.
Crypto-Asset Disputes
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