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FinTech Legal - USA - Nationwide
3
Band 3
What the team is known for

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

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  • 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

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Notable Practitioners

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Brandon M Hammer
4
Brandon M Hammer
4
Band 4

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."

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FinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies

Brandon M Hammer
4
Brandon M Hammer
4
Band 4