McDermott Will & Emery LLP

Chairman: Ira Coleman

Number of partners: 590

Number of other lawyers: 520

Firm Overview:

McDermott Will & Emery partners with leaders around the world to fuel missions, knock down barriers and shape markets. With more than 20 locations on three continents, the team works seamlessly across practices, industries and geographies to deliver highly effective — and often unexpected — solutions that propel success. More than 1,400 lawyers strong, the firm brings personal passion and legal prowess to bear in every matter for its clients and the people they serve.

FinTech & Blockchain:

McDermott Will & Emery's FinTech practice provides premier legal services, combining regulatory knowledge and innovative solutions tailored to the unique challenges of the digital finance industry. The team excels in navigating complex issues such as digital asset regulation, NFT structuring, and blockchain technologies. The team has been practicing in the FinTech and blockchain area since 2013. With a group of dedicated partners and associates focused exclusively on this space, we are committed to developing the blockchain and FinTech industry, protecting your interests and growing with your business.

The Firm are known as one of the top blockchain teams in the industry and have been at the forefront of shaping cryptocurrency law and regulation. To help navigate the web of regulations for cryptocurrency and FinTech companies, McDermott draw on insights and experience developed working in the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry since the beginning.

McDermott’s cryptocurrency team leaders practice in various legal disciplines and now focus their practices exclusively on cryptocurrency and blockchain. Within this specialty, they lead the industry in recovering stolen cryptocurrency, obtaining licenses, obtaining “no action” relief, executing bet-the-company transactions, advising on first-of their-kind blockchain projects, launching non-fungible token (NFT) platforms, advising on novel regulatory decisions, leading landmark bankruptcy cases and rolling out FinTech and cryptocurrency companies throughout the United States. The Firm regularly take cryptocurrency and FinTech companies from a few founders forming an entity to completely operational and fully staffed businesses. As part of McDermott's core practice, they focus on regulatory strategy, litigation and transactions, with a range of experience that can deploy to support your needs.

The Firm is known for its collaborative and forward-thinking strategies, helping businesses harness opportunities while mitigating risks in an evolving regulatory landscape. McDermott's multidisciplinary team bridges technological and legal insights, providing unparalleled support across the FinTech ecosystem. Whether tackling blockchain innovations or ensuring compliance with global data protection laws, McDermott's FinTech services are a trusted resource for companies driving the future of finance​.