FinTech Legal
FinTech Guide 2025 : USA - Nationwide
Band 5
Contact number
+1 312 372 2000Chambers Review
McDermott Will & Emery provides regulatory and product structuring advice to clients in digital assets. MWE partners are often sought out to assist with novel NFT-related projects.
Work Highlights
- McDermott advised Ripple Labs on crypto-regulatory diligence and required regulatory approval for Ripple’s acquisition of Standard Custody & Trust.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"MWE takes a very deliberate and disciplined approach when assisting clients as they navigate potentially turbulent and uncertain regulatory waters. MWE has built and continues to build a deep bench."
"The firm has deep expertise in blockchain and crypto, which is exactly what I needed, and provides very fast responses."
"The team consistently delivers innovative solutions tailored to our unique needs, demonstrating an impressive command of both the regulatory environment and the technological nuances of FinTech."
"MWE takes a very deliberate and disciplined approach when assisting clients as they navigate potentially turbulent and uncertain regulatory waters. MWE has built and continues to build a deep bench."
"The firm has deep expertise in blockchain and crypto, which is exactly what I needed, and provides very fast responses."
"The team consistently delivers innovative solutions tailored to our unique needs, demonstrating an impressive command of both the regulatory environment and the technological nuances of FinTech."
Notable Practitioners
Joseph Evanshas expertise in disputes matters, white-collar crime and regulatory enforcement mandates involving digital assets. He also advises on crypto bankruptcy matters and helps to trace and recover stolen crypto-assets.
"Mr Evans has been a tremendous counsel for our firm. Joe's expertise continues to grow and he is very aware of the rapidly changing legal and regulatory landscape."
"Joe has a great grasp of the crypto space and is able to use that knowledge to deliver pragmatic counsel on a wide array of issues."
"Joseph Evans is fantastic and client service-oriented. He's extraordinarily knowledgeable."