Ranking tables
FinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies | FinTech
USA - Nationwide
Rankings overview for Departments
Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP 2 Years Ranked- Latham & Watkins LLP 3 Years Ranked
Sidley Austin LLP 3 Years Ranked- Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
- Perkins Coie LLP
A&O Shearman 3 Years Ranked- Fenwick 3 Years Ranked
Greenberg Traurig, LLP 3 Years Ranked
Katten 3 Years Ranked
McDermott Will & Schulte 3 Years Ranked
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP 3 Years Ranked- Sullivan & Cromwell LLP 3 Years Ranked
- Winston & Strawn LLP 2 Years Ranked
- BakerHostetler LLP
- Cooley LLP
- Jones Day
- Manatt Phelps & Phillips LLP
- O'Melveny & Myers LLP
- Ashbury Legal 1 Years Ranked
DLx Law PLLC 3 Years Ranked- Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP 1 Years Ranked
- Mayer Brown LLP 2 Years Ranked
- Ropes & Gray LLP 3 Years Ranked
- Brown Rudnick LLP
- Covington & Burling LLP
- Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
- Dentons
- Holland & Knight LLP
- K&L Gates
- Morrison Cohen LLP
- Morrison Foerster
- Polsinelli PC
- Pryor Cashman LLP
- Sullivan & Worcester
- Taft
- Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
David E Teitelbaum Sidley Austin LLP8 Years Ranked
Karen Ubell Goodwin4 Years Ranked
Lewis Cohen Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP8 Years Ranked
Lilya Tessler Sidley Austin LLP7 Years Ranked- Christopher GiancarloWillkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
- Dax HansenPerkins Coie LLP
- Joe CutlerPerkins Coie LLP
Angela Angelovska-Wilson DLx Law5 Years Ranked
Brandon M Hammer Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP3 Years Ranked- Chris Daniel Paul Hastings LLP8 Years Ranked
- Colin Lloyd Sullivan & Cromwell LLP4 Years Ranked
Dario de Martino A&O Shearman4 Years Ranked
Joseph Evans McDermott Will & Schulte4 Years Ranked- Joshua Ashley Klayman Linklaters9 Years Ranked
Pratin Vallabhaneni White & Case LLP5 Years Ranked
Stephen Wink Latham & Watkins LLP8 Years Ranked
Stuart D Levi Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates6 Years Ranked
Yvette Valdez Latham & Watkins LLP4 Years Ranked- Alan CohnSteptoe LLP
- Richard B LevinTaft
- Tiffany SmithWilmerHale
- Dana Syracuse Paul Hastings LLP2 Years Ranked
- Eric C Sibbitt Paul Hastings LLP3 Years Ranked
- Joseph Perkins Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP5 Years Ranked
Samson Enzer Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP3 Years Ranked- Brian KornManatt Phelps & Phillips LLP
- Jason GottliebMorrison Cohen LLP
- Joel TelpnerSullivan & Worcester
- Joseph A HallDavis Polk & Wardwell LLP
- Joseph GuagliardoDentons
- Lowell D NessPerkins Coie LLP
- Margo TankDLA Piper LLP (US)
- Teresa Goody GuillénBakerHostetler LLP
- Zachary ZweihornDavis Polk & Wardwell LLP
Alex Touma A&O Shearman1 Years Ranked
Alexander Drylewski Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates4 Years Ranked- Andrew Hinkes Winston & Strawn LLP2 Years Ranked
Andrew Sioson Sidley Austin LLP2 Years Ranked
Barbara A. Jones Greenberg Traurig, LLP3 Years Ranked
Daniel J Davis Katten2 Years Ranked- Daniel Stabile Winston & Strawn LLP2 Years Ranked
Derek M Bush Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP2 Years Ranked- Gregory Strong Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP1 Years Ranked
Hugh Conroy Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP2 Years Ranked- Josh Boehm Paul Hastings LLP1 Years Ranked
Justin Browder Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP2 Years Ranked- Kimberly Prior King & Spalding LLP1 Years Ranked
Kristin Teager Sidley Austin LLP1 Years Ranked
Lance Zinman Katten1 Years Ranked
Marina Olman-Pal Greenberg Traurig, LLP2 Years Ranked
Melissa Bender Ropes & Gray LLP3 Years Ranked
Ryan David Williams Ashbury Legal1 Years Ranked- Sarah Chen Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP1 Years Ranked
Shawn C Helms McDermott Will & Schulte1 Years Ranked- Dan GibbonsDavis Polk & Wardwell LLP
- Gabriel RosenbergDavis Polk & Wardwell LLP
- Jeffrey AlbertsPryor Cashman LLP
- Jeremy McLaughlinK&L Gates
- Mark RasmussenJones Day
- Michael NonakaCovington & Burling LLP
- Robert Musiala Jr.BakerHostetler LLP
- Sarah (Hody) ShtylmanPerkins Coie LLP
- Stephen RutenbergDuane Morris LLP
- William K PaoCooley LLP
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLPFinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies2026 | Band 1 | 2 Years RankedCahill Gordon & Reindel has a growing profile in FinTech, with notable recent hires in this area of specialism. It offers significant regulatory and litigation expertise in blockchain and cryptocurrency.
1 Latham & Watkins LLPFinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies2026 | Band 1 | 3 Years RankedLatham & Watkins is one of the premier firms in FinTech with significant strength in capital markets, FinTech M&A, financial services regulation, payments law and cryptocurrency matters. The firm advises financial institutions, crypto exchanges and lending platforms on regulatory, structuring and transactional matters.1 Sidley Austin LLPFinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies2026 | Band 1 | 3 Years RankedSidley Austin is a market leader in securities law, broker-dealer licensing and state money transmission law matters. The team has impressive regulatory expertise in payments law and blockchain. It also advises on investment fund formation for FinTech funds, and handles capital markets matters and FinTech M&A.
Band 2
2 Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLPFinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies2026 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedCleary Gottlieb's FinTech lawyers provide regulatory advice concerning digital assets, handle regulatory enforcement matters and advise on high value M&A deals. Its clients include digital asset startups, global institutions and investment banks.
2 GoodwinFinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies2026 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedGoodwin is a notable market presence in digital assets law, and advises large investment funds, digital payments clients and crypto exchanges. Its lawyers handle transactional matters and capital markets matters, including fundraising rounds and IPOs. The team also assists with product structuring and regulatory compliance advice.2 Paul Hastings LLPFinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies2026 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedPaul Hastings is at the forefront of payments law in the USA. The firm has an impressive client list and advises major payments platforms on regulatory matters and transactions. It has further strength in cryptocurrency regulatory matters and data privacy and cybersecurity work.
2 Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & AffiliatesFinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies2026 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedSkadden has a pre-eminent M&A practice and impressive capabilities in digital assets regulatory matters. The firm also advises on financial regulation, litigation, cybersecurity, intellectual property matters, as well as innovative cryptocurrency projects.
2 White & Case LLPFinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies2026 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedWhite & Case has a very strong reputation for capital markets work and oversees acquisitions and partnerships in the digital assets industry. It also handles regulatory matters concerning cryptocurrency and other digital assets, including NFT platform launches. Its clients include financial institutions, technology companies and payments processors.
Band 3
3 A&O ShearmanFinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies2026 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedA&O Shearman has a strong FinTech practice in its New York and Silicon Valley offices. Its team regularly advises on major cryptocurrency projects, commercial transactions, lending platforms and regulatory compliance matters. Its lawyers also act for big tech companies on cryptocurrency integrations and other payments law matters.
3 FenwickFinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies2026 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedFenwick has a strong reputation in representing blockchain and cryptocurrency firms in SEC investigations and M&A. The firm has a strong cryptocurrency practice, advising on complex product structuring and securities matters.3 Greenberg Traurig, LLPFinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies2026 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedGreenberg Traurig has a well-respected FinTech practice. The firm provides expert advice on issues related to SEC and OFAC compliance, NFT platform launches and blockchain-based SPAC work. It also has expertise in intellectual property matters and lending agreements.3 KattenFinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies2026 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedKatten has a strong blockchain and cryptocurrency practice, acting for market-leading crypto companies, traditional financial institutions investing in the industry, and major brands launching NFT projects.3 McDermott Will & SchulteFinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies2026 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedMcDermott Will & Schulte provides regulatory and product structuring advice to clients in digital assets. MWS partners are often sought out to assist with novel NFT-related projects.
3 Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLPFinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies2026 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedOrrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe is active across multiple FinTech verticals. Its lawyers handle regulatory analysis, facilitate transactions and represent clients in litigation relating to blockchain, payments and data protection.3 Sullivan & Cromwell LLPFinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies2026 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedSullivan & Cromwell has an impressive reputation for bank regulatory matters and a focus on blockchain and cryptocurrency. The firm is often instructed on SEC and CFTC registrations and provides regulatory and corporate counsel to digital asset businesses.3 Winston & Strawn LLPFinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies2026 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedWinston & 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.
Band 4
4 Ashbury LegalFinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies2026 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedAshbury Legal is a capable blockchain-focused boutique based in San Francisco advising on blockchain infrastructure, cryptocurrency, real world tokenisation, NFTs and DeFi matters. The team is well recognised for its expertise and solution-oriented approach.
4 DLx Law PLLCFinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies2026 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedBoutique law firm DLx Law often advises start-ups and established blockchain businesses on corporate transactions and financial regulatory compliance.
4 Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLPFinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies2026 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedThe FinTech practice at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher advises traditional and emerging companies on regulatory, enforcement, transactional and litigation matters, with a focus on blockchain, payments and digital assets-related issues.
4 Mayer Brown LLPFinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies2026 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedMayer Brown is a prominent FinTech law firm. The team is well regarded for advising financial institutions on FinTech M&A and investment deals. It also has a highly regarded financial services regulatory practice and regularly advises on market-first payments law matters.
4 Ropes & Gray LLPFinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies2026 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedRopes & Gray is strong on FinTech corporate transactional matters. The firm advises on significant SPAC transactions and other equity capital markets matters. Its lawyers also help clients to comply with regulation concerning crypto investments.