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FinTech Legal
FinTech Guide 2026 : USA - Nationwide
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Willkie Farr & Gallagher represented Recorded Future, a threat intelligence platform, in its acquisition by Mastercard, negotiating transaction provisions related to privacy, information security and the use of artificial intelligence.
Strengths
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The Willkie Farr & Gallagher team stands out for its expertise and its pragmatic, business-oriented approach.
FinTech Legal respondentFinTechWillkie Farr & Gallagher looks at issues from all angles and ensures they bring in the right experts to collaborate and find solutions.
FinTech Legal respondentFinTechBreaches are always complex and require the attorney to be knowledgeable and understand technical information. Willkie partners have deep expertise and they make the right recommendations for clients.
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Notable Practitioners
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Band 1 Christopher Giancarlo
Christopher Giancarlo is a former CFTC chairman and draws praise from clients and peers alike for his contribution to industry and thought leadership. He is also the founder and director of the Digital Dollar Project, a multi-stakeholder initiative that facilitates the exploration of a United States Central Bank Digital Currency. Christopher Giancarlo is absolutely excellent in his space.
FinTech Legal respondentFinTechChristopher is an all time great, a top regulatory lawyer.
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Band 2 Band 2 Laura E Jehl
Laura Jehl leads the data protection and cybersecurity practice at the firm. Jehl helps clients to respond to significant data breaches and provides guidance on regulatory compliance both domestically and abroad. Laura has incredible depth and breath of how to manage an incident or breach and she is always super calm and provides great advice in a simple and easy way to clients.
FinTech Legal respondentFinTechLaura is highly knowledgeable and great at distilling crisp legal advice. She is great to work with and provides tremendous level of service.
FinTech Legal respondentFinTechLaura is very business-focused, she cares a lot about the clients and what they need. she thinks ahead about what's down the road, with an amazing full picture view of the cybersecurity risks.
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Ranked Individuals at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP (2)
USA - Nationwide
Christopher Giancarlo
FinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies
View profile Laura E Jehl
FinTech Legal: Data Protection & Cyber Security
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