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Provided by Gabriel Lakeman
Gabriel Lakeman advises clients at the intersection of financial services, technology, and regulation. He is the Global Co-Chair of the Digital Assets & Web3 Practice.
He draws on a deep understanding of the financial regulatory landscape to advise C-suite executives, senior leadership, and founders across the fintech ecosystem on:
- Super-apps and innovative securities platforms, including MiFID II and AIFMD
- Digital assets and Web3, including cryptoasset registration, VASP regimes, and MiCA
- Payment services and systems, including PSD2/3
- Financial services and Big Data, Big Tech, and AI
Gabriel collaborates with leading global financial services firms to develop new products and platforms, focusing on creating solutions to help clients structure their businesses and develop new services that comply with rapidly evolving global requirements. His clients include broker-dealers, investment and retail banks, technology startups, central banks, market infrastructure providers, investment managers, hedge funds, and private equity funds.
A recognized thought leader, Gabriel regularly presents on trends in fintech and Web3.
Prior to joining Latham & Watkins, he practiced in the London office of another global law firm. During that time, he completed secondments at two leading global investment banks.
Provided by Chambers
Gabriel Lakeman is global co-chair of Latham & Watkins' digital assets & Web3 practice. He advises on regulatory questions for major clients in the digital assets industry, particularly in regard to cryptoasset registration, and MiCA regulations.
Provided by Chambers
Gabriel combines deep technical knowledge with creativity, and understands the commercial realities of our business. The advice is clear, pragmatic, and solution-oriented.
Gabriel Lakeman is a highly capable and commercial lawyer whose thoughtful approach and clear communication make him a standout advisor in the field of FinTech regulation.
Gabriel combines deep technical knowledge with creativity, and understands the commercial realities of our business. The advice is clear, pragmatic, and solution-oriented.
Gabriel Lakeman is a highly capable and commercial lawyer whose thoughtful approach and clear communication make him a standout advisor in the field of FinTech regulation.