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FinTech Legal: Payments & Lending - USA - Nationwide
What the Team is Known For
Manatt Phelps & Phillips is noted for its understanding of financial services regulations. The firm is particularly active in payments law, and also handles blockchain work, assisting clients with NFT product launches and licensing applications.
Strengths
The Manatt team is very business-minded and deal-oriented.
Manatt has deep industry expertise in crypto and decentralised protocols and provides clear guidance.
Manatt goes above and beyond in delivering outstanding service in a highly responsive manner.
Work Highlights
Manatt Phelps & Phillips advised Centrifuge in the launch of its Tinlake protocol: a decentralized financing protocol that interoperates with different blockchains and allows users access to a variety of funding sources.
Notable practitioners
Brian Korn heads Manatt’s blockchain and cryptocurrency practice and is a go-to adviser for companies seeking to engage in FinTech lending and related investment structuring and compliance.
Brian is a subject matter expert and a valuable resource.
Scott Pearson has an impressive practice in payments and lending. He advises clients on class actions, regulatory investigations and general regulatory compliance.
Scott is a great asset to Manatt. He is extremely knowledgeable and will connected, particularly on commercial finance matters.