Chambers Review

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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 start-ups, global institutions and investment banks.

Work Highlights

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  • Cleary Gottlieb has advised Goldman Sachs on a range of digital asset issues, including designing a tokenised deposit that would allow parties to buy and sell assets on a blockchain. 

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Brandon M Hammer
3
Brandon M Hammer
3
Band 3

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 exceptional, a go-to for issues at the intersection of TradFi and FinTech.

Brandon is an exceptional lawyer with a unique understanding of financial regulatory regimes, insolvency regimes and practices, and the realities of complex financial transactions and operations.

Brandon is extremely responsive, extremely sophisticated in his thinking/analysis, and has a good sense of the practical versus the theoretical.

Derek M Bush
4
Derek M Bush
4
Band 4

Derek Bush is a banking regulation expert. Bush advises FinTech and financial institution clients on regulatory issues related to digital assets.

Derek is an excellent adviser. His extensive knowledge of regulatory regimes and developing regulatory trends provide valuable guidance for strategic decision-making.

With his sound judgement and practical legal advice, Derek is the right lawyer for navigating regulatory environments.

Hugh Conroy
4
Hugh Conroy
4
Band 4

Hugh Conroy is a highly regarded financial services regulatory expert. Conroy advises clients on digital asset custody and stablecoin regulatory matters.

Hugh is a great lawyer who always brings a lot of value to legal discussions. He is a person who knows how to listen and proposes innovative solutions to the problems posed.

Hugh excels as a banking lawyer, demonstrating exceptional skill in navigating complex financial matters.

Hugh understands how to develop a conversation, listens intuitively, and pinpoints key areas to guide communication. The result is always a beneficial conversation and excellent legal advice.

Ranked Individuals at
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP

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USA - Nationwide

FinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies

Brandon M Hammer
3
Brandon M Hammer
3
Band 3
Derek M Bush
4
Derek M Bush
4
Band 4
Hugh Conroy
4
Hugh Conroy
4
Band 4