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FinTech Legal: Corporate, Securities & Financing - USA - Nationwide
What the Team is Known For
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough has capabilities in blockchain and crypto regulations, payments regulations, digital asset disputes as well as corporate transactions. The team advises FinTech clients on SEC, FINRA and OFAC matters, class actions, payments licensing and buy-now, pay-later regulatory implications.
Strengths
They understand the nuances of our business and the evolving crypto space.
They provide clear, practical guidance on complex issues, bridging legal and commercial considerations seamlessly.
Nelson Mullins is very attentive, responsive and delivers detailed and clear materials.
Nelson Mullins combines deep regulatory knowledge with commercial pragmatism, particularly in cross-border financial and FinTech matters. Their responsiveness and strategic insight truly stand out.
Nelson Mullins has a high standard of care, deep understanding of our needs and knowledge of cross-border law.
Work Highlights
Nelson Mullins assisted Better Future Forward, a provider of income share agreements, with regard to its lending compliance programmes.
Notable practitioners
Dowse Bradwell 'Brad' Rustin heads Nelson Mullins' FinTech practice. He is well regarded for his expertise in advising banks and FinTechs on innovative lending and payment products.
Brad is extremely knowledgeable and has tremendous breadth of expertise.
Brad is an awesome legal partner with which to work, both in the scope of his legal knowledge and business vision.
Brad's guidance is foundational to the success of our business. He is one of our secret weapons in my opinion.
Leandro Molina advises FinTech companies and venture capital funders on M&A transactions, funding rounds and corporate governance issues. As a licensed attorney in the US and Brazil, Molina is well suited to advise clients with operations in Brazil.
Leandro has a deep knowledge about FinTech and the venture capital industry.
Leandro is very intelligent, detail-oriented, quick and easy to communicate with.
Leandro provides exceptional client service, combining accessibility and clear communication with deep technical expertise.
Leandro Molina is very knowledgeable on US FinTech, and he is Brazilian so he can really open the door for Brazilian clients.


