FinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies
FinTech Guide 2025 : USA - Nationwide
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+1.214.965.7715Chambers Review
Perkins Coie is pre-eminent in blockchain and cryptocurrency. The firm advises clients on product structuring, licensing, acquisitions and crypto litigation. Perkins Coie's client base includes payments platforms, innovative blockchain companies, challenger banks and crypto exchanges. Its lawyers also advise on securities and money transmission laws.
Work Highlights
- Perkins Coie advised WisdomTree Digital Commodity Services on the launch of the WisdomTree Prime Visa debit card.
Strengths
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"Perkins is our go-to corporate counsel. Where we had complex licensing or tech deals, they spun up teams as needed in really tight timelines. They understand the business and are really outstanding."
"They create a warm and trustworthy environment whilst providing professionalism and expertise. They respond immediately and seem to be available at my convenience."
"Their team of attorneys had a deep understanding of the relevant legal issues and were able to work collaboratively with me to navigate the complex legal landscape and achieve a successful resolution."
"Perkins Coie has a wide variety of partners with the skillset to help crypto, NFT, and payments clients. They deliver exceptional quality of work."
"The team grasps complex products and multiple issues quickly and practically, with many partners who can advise on a wide variety of financial regulatory issues and products."
"Perkins is our go-to corporate counsel. Where we had complex licensing or tech deals, they spun up teams as needed in really tight timelines. They understand the business and are really outstanding."
"They create a warm and trustworthy environment whilst providing professionalism and expertise. They respond immediately and seem to be available at my convenience."
"Their team of attorneys had a deep understanding of the relevant legal issues and were able to work collaboratively with me to navigate the complex legal landscape and achieve a successful resolution."
"Perkins Coie has a wide variety of partners with the skillset to help crypto, NFT, and payments clients. They deliver exceptional quality of work."
"The team grasps complex products and multiple issues quickly and practically, with many partners who can advise on a wide variety of financial regulatory issues and products."
Notable Practitioners
Dax Hansen is a pre-eminent figure in blockchain and cryptocurrency law. He provides expert counsel to clients on transactional as well as regulatory and licensing issues. His recent work includes a number of matters representing well-known brands on NFT and metaverse projects.
"Dax's tech knowledge is unparalleled; he understands the intricacies that underpin the market and does a great job at explaining those things."
"Dax has a deep understanding of all facets of the highly complex and ever-changing blockchain/crypto space, which allows him to offer practical, actionable advice."
"Dax is great and very knowledgeable in the crypto space. He is the original crypto lawyer in this space, very approachable and collaborative."
"He's business-minded and focused, grasps market dynamics, understands operations at all levels, and can distil highly complex topics almost immediately."
"One could argue that Dax is the preeminent cryptocurrency lawyer on the planet."
Joe Cutler has significant expertise in blockchain and cryptocurrency. He advises clients, including leading digital asset businesses, payment processing platforms and multinational corporations, on regulatory matters.
"Joe Cutler is very smart on anti-money laundering matters."
Lowell Ness is a recognised expert in the blockchain and cryptocurrency. He has particular expertise in providing regulatory advice to crypto clients, and helping crypto projects raise funding from venture funds.
"Lowell has a strong hand in guiding us through our process. His deep understanding and sophistication have helped us go from an idea to a strong concept with a road map to an actual product."
"He is very knowledgeable and good at serving his clients."