FinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies
FinTech Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
Band 3
Chambers Review
Cleary Gottlieb's FinTech lawyers provide regulatory advice concerning digital assets, handle regulatory enforcement matters and advise on high-value M&A deals. Its clients include digital asset startups, global institutions and investment banks.
Work Highlights
- Clearly Gottlieb represented Brad Garlinghouse, the CEO of Ripple, in connection with an SEC investigation of the company and in an enforcement action brought by the SEC in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Undoubtedly their service levels and responsiveness are very strong. From a communications perspective, the Cleary Gottlieb team is prompt in responding to e-mails and proactive in scheduling meetings, and shows up well prepared."
"They are deeply knowledgeable attorneys who get to know their clients well and are able to give very pragmatic advice and guidance."
"Cleary is uniquely able to handle complex and sophisticated matters. Their lawyers have a depth of expertise on a wide range of regulatory and legal issues and are able to apply that knowledge to product design and business implementation to help navigate complex issues."
"Undoubtedly their service levels and responsiveness are very strong. From a communications perspective, the Cleary Gottlieb team is prompt in responding to e-mails and proactive in scheduling meetings, and shows up well prepared."
"They are deeply knowledgeable attorneys who get to know their clients well and are able to give very pragmatic advice and guidance."
"Cleary is uniquely able to handle complex and sophisticated matters. Their lawyers have a depth of expertise on a wide range of regulatory and legal issues and are able to apply that knowledge to product design and business implementation to help navigate complex issues."
Notable Practitioners
Brandon Hammer is a regulatory expert in the derivatives market, and is particularly well regarded for bankruptcy matters. Hammer has additional capabilities in blockchain and cryptocurrency, with a specific focus on digital assets.
"Brandon is efficient, super sharp and quick to understand the underlying technology and business considerations. He is also always responsive."
"Brandon is an excellent lawyer and adviser. He has a comprehensive understanding of financial regulation, commercial law, and bankruptcy issues, and also has a keen sense of how these issues can affect businesses in practice. Brandon provides expert guidance on technical questions of law as well as higher-level strategic decisions."
"Brandon is extremely responsive, thoughtful and insightful. He provides clear practical answers and I trust Brandon's judgement immensely."