FinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies
FinTech Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
Band 3
Email address
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(424) 652-7800Chambers Review
Waymaker's FinTech practice specialises in responding to blockchain and cryptocurrency regulatory investigations and class action defence. Its clients include prominent crypto companies.
Work Highlights
- Waymaker defended Block.one, a blockchain company, in two related class actions in the SDNY alleging that Block.one violated securities laws in connection to its USD4 billion token sale.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm has a number of former DOJ and SEC lawyers, which gives them a deep bench of really talented lawyers."
"The Waymaker team is always highly responsive. They are always attentive to deadlines and do everything they can to ensure that clients meet all deadlines."
"I wouldn't use any other firm for regulatory/investigation work."
"The firm has a number of former DOJ and SEC lawyers, which gives them a deep bench of really talented lawyers."
"The Waymaker team is always highly responsive. They are always attentive to deadlines and do everything they can to ensure that clients meet all deadlines."
"I wouldn't use any other firm for regulatory/investigation work."
Notable Practitioners
Brian Klein of Waymaker is one of the pre-eminent cryptocurrency litigators in the USA. He defends FinTech clients and companies in active federal criminal and regulatory investigations.
"Brian is one of the best in the industry. Given the depth of his experience in the blockchain and FinTech industries, he knows the regulatory players well and can give very practical but strategic advice to clients as they deal with regulatory inquiries. He is excellent in leading clients through the fact gathering phase of regulatory investigations, but is also adept at leading them through the formal processes as well, whether that be negotiation of settlements or litigating the matters."
"He is very responsive, and deeply knowledgeable about crypto, as well as being a skilled litigator."
"Brian is the best of the best. He is my first call and he responds immediately."