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Crypto-Asset Disputes - USA - Nationwide
What the Team is Known For
Hecker Fink is a litigation boutique with a strong track record in commercial disputes, securities litigation, regulatory inquiries and enforcement proceedings, and white-collar criminal defence. It has solid expertise in cryptocurrency and has represented crypto companies in a variety of disputes.
Strengths
They are remarkably sophisticated lawyers with broad-based experience in courtrooms around the country and in the highest ranks of key government agencies.
The firm as a whole is really excellent they have a number of strong lawyers number of former federal prosecutors all exceptional trial lawyers and practitioners.
So strong top to bottom. An incredible team with a wonderful array of clients. They are also very effective in investigations and litigation, as well as in crypto-related cases.
Work Highlights
Hecker Fink defended Do Kwon, the founder of Terraform Labs and the Terra blockchain, from an indictment brought by the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York relating to the collapse of the Terra/LUNA stablecoin project. The firm also represented Terraform Labs in a lawsuit against the bankruptcy estate of collapsed cryptocurrency exchange platform FTX.
Notable practitioners
Sean Hecker is one of the top white-collar crime and government investigations lawyers in the country, and has handled significant matters involving digital assets. These include criminal defence matters and securities litigation.
Sean is a brilliant attorney and a wonderful human being.
Sean is a top-flight, excellent advocate. He can really dissect arguments with a smile. He's very effective and he is able to deal with witnesses of all seniority.
Sean is a recognised leader in the Bar with tremendous experience. He is so smart, easy to deal with and is also a ferocious litigator and a really formidable advisory for anyone facing him in court.
Michael Ferrara is a white-collar lawyer with deep experience in fraud, corruption and cybercrime. He is a former Assistant US Attorney for the Southern District of New York. He has led major investigations, including matters involving digital assets, and defends clients facing high-stakes criminal and regulatory actions.
Mike is a force of nature, a skilled practitioner, he can bring unique perspective to a case and he is an excellent trial lawyer.
Michael is a brilliant strategist and has phenomenal courtroom etiquette. A really fine trial lawyer.
Mike is an elite lawyer. He's alert to client needs, commercially sensitive and a relentless and effective advocate in and out of courtrooms.