FinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies - USA - Nationwide
What the team is known for
Sullivan & Worcester's FinTech practice centres on advising prominent cryptocurrency businesses, large enterprises and emerging startups on blockchain and digital assets issues. The firm provides key securities law, product structuring and regulatory compliance advice.
Strengths
"The lawyers at Sullivan & Worcester are extremely knowledgeable and competently cover a wide array of issues. They provide a high level of customer service, consistent communications and full engagement with its clients."
"The team provided quick turnaround times and were available for calls on short notice."
Work highlights
Sullivan & Worcester provided regulatory guidance to Music.com, which is developing a platform for issuing and trading NFTs developed by musicians and bands for their fans and others in the music ecosystem.
Notable practitioners
Joel Telpner is chair of Sullivan & Worcester's FinTech and blockchain practice. He is well regarded for his work on enterprise blockchain solutions and on the development of the law surrounding stablecoins. Telpner provides expert regulatory guidance to platforms concerning NFT and token issuance. "Joel is one of the top lawyers on these topics in the world." "Joel is an excellent lawyer." "He is very thoughtful and has been in the space forever. Joel is well respected."
