Davidson Firm PLLC

Founder: Sam Davidson

Firm Overview:

Davidson Firm PLLC is a boutique fintech law firm serving clients across banking, payments, lending, and embedded finance verticals globally. With a focus on delivering innovative counsel and business judgment, the firm is dedicated to lawyering like an owner™ tackling the most challenging legal issues in fintech law. Davidson Firm PLLC's practice is distinguished by its ability to navigate uncharted territories, integrating directly with founders, product teams and regulators. For more information, go to www.davidsonfirm.co.

Main Areas of Practice:

Partner Bank Programs:

Davidson Firm PLLC counsels fintech platforms and banks that offer embedded banking and Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) solutions. Our expertise encompasses the full spectrum of regulatory, compliance, and risk management domains, equipping fintech companies to successfully launch and expand new regulated products and services while meeting partner bank and regulatory expectations. Our services include:

·Drafting and negotiating agreements between banks and fintech companies

·Evaluating the regulatory impacts of cutting-edge financial technologies

·Establishing robust risk and compliance frameworks

·Developing detailed risk assessments and sound oversight and due diligence frameworks

·Counseling clients through investigations, examinations, audits, and enforcement actions

Product Counsel:

Davidson Firm PLLC counsels fintech founders, in-house counsel, and product teams through the complexities of launching new depository, lending, payments, and open finance products. We seamlessly integrate with our clients' internal teams, supplementing their resources with our domain expertise.Our services include:

·Crafting regulatory strategies tailored to navigate innovative financial products and services

·Drafting and updating terms of service and internal and external policies

·Ensuring product designs meet regulatory and compliance standards

Chartering:

Davidson Firm is a leader in legal innovation for Wyoming fintech and trust companies. We offer companies seeking a Wyoming public trust company charter, comprehensive, tailored support from start to finish. Our services include:

·Deep knowledge in Wyoming fintech, banking and trust laws and regulations

·End to end drafting of Wyoming public trust company charter applications and bespoke business plans tailored for Wyoming trust companies

·Customized legal solutions for fiat and digital asset custody and compliance

Commercial Counsel:

Davidson Firm PLLC provides comprehensive commercial legal support to fintech clients, ensuring their business operations and contractual arrangements are compliant and optimized for success. Our services include:

·Drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, including partnership contracts, vendor agreements, and licensing deals

·Advising on regulatory compliance implications of commercial transactions, such as consumer protection laws and anti-money laundering regulations

·Structuring and documenting complex commercial transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures

·Providing strategic counsel on commercial growth initiatives, market expansion, and international operations

·Resolving commercial disputes and managing commercial litigation, when necessary

General Counsel Services:

Davidson Firm PLLC provides comprehensive general counsel services to fintechs, banks, trusts, and financial institutions, addressing everyday legal matters across commercial, labor and employment, intellectual property, and corporate affairs. With pragmatic and business-oriented legal advice, the firm guides clients towards achieving their strategic goals.

Other Areas of Practice:

Startup, Software as a Service (SaaS)

Bar Admissions: New York, New Jersey, Wyoming

Office: New York City

Website: www.davidsonfirm.co

Tel: 212-641-0047

Email: [email protected]