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Winston Taylor LLP

FinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies

FinTech Guide 2026 : USA - Nationwide


Winston Taylor LLP

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FinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies - USA - Nationwide

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Winston & Strawn has notable capabilities in blockchain and crypto regulations, crypto asset disputes and corporate financing. The team advises blockchain clients on initial token offerings, blockchain product development and regional expansions.

Work Highlights

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  • Winston & Strawn advised AeroSpace Token in the formation of a fund selling interests in tokenized aerospace products.

Strengths

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  • Winston & Strawn's attorneys are very responsive and tuned in to our business.

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  • The Winston & Strawn team provides advice that is practical and business-oriented. They possess a strong understanding of practical business challenges.

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  • Winston & Strawn's team has a deep understanding of our industry and our business.

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  • The team brings first-hand experience as in-house counsel and has worked directly with regulators - an important distinction that meaningfully shapes their approach.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Juan Azel
    Band 3Juan Azel

    Juan Azel

    Juan Azel chairs Winston & Strawn's FinTech, banking and payments group. Azel advises both traditional finance institutions developing innovative payments products and FinTechs, supporting their operational, legal and regulatory needs.

    • Juan thinks about things in a different way. His ability to find the right opportunity for us is huge. He really puts the client first.

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    • Juan is a pleasure to work with. He is knowledgeable, experienced and highly professional, yet approachable and engaging throughout.

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    • Juan provides tailored, insightful, and prompt work product.

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  • Band 3Will Turner
    Band 3Will Turner

    Will Turner

    Will Turner is a corporate attorney based in Winston & Strawn's Miami office. Turner advises notable blockchain clients on corporate governance and transactions, alongside crypto loans and crypto custody arrangements.

    • Will Turner has a strong perspective on corporate FinTech matters with an international view.

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    • Will is an excellent technical lawyer and very good with the clients. He brings confidence and calm to transactions.

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  • Band 4Andrew Hinkes
    Band 4Andrew Hinkes

    Andrew Hinkes

    Andrew Hinkes has a broad FinTech practice and regularly advises on regulatory matters relating to money transmission, digital asset wallets, and decentralised exchanges.

    • Andrew is very knowledgeable.

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  • Band 4Daniel Stabile
    Band 4Daniel Stabile

    Daniel Stabile

    Daniel Stabile co-chairs Winston & Strawn's digital asset and blockchain regulation practice. Stabile is well regarded for his expertise in blockchain regulations and is capable of advising on litigations.

    • Daniel is very easy to get along with and very bright. He is a great leader.

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    • Daniel is one of the most thoughtful, effective lawyers I have had the pleasure to work with.

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