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Fintech & Cryptocurrency

Industry

Lawyers across the firm collaborate seamlessly to assist companies at the cutting edge of finance and technology on their most complex, critical matters.

Summary

Businesses operating in or investing in the fintech and cryptocurrency space count on us for sophisticated, pioneering advice for all aspects of their business, particularly amid regulatory uncertainty and market upheaval. We provide comprehensive advice in areas that include regulation, transactions, product development, intellectual property, advocacy, restructuring, enforcement and litigation.

Our client roster includes some of the largest fintech and technology firms as well as crypto-native firms engaging in crypto/Web3 exchange, payments, trading and dealing, custody, and fund formation and management activities. We also advise traditional financial institutions exploring entry into the fintech and digital asset ecosystem.

Our extensive experience spans cryptocurrencies, blockchain and digital assets; payments and payment systems; digital banking, lending and financial services; and financial market infrastructure and trading platforms.

Highlight

“I choose Davis Polk for the most sensitive, complex and important work. They have a deep bench of lawyers with strong expertise and technical abilities.”

– A client quoted in Chambers FinTech

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Recognition

Band 1 in FinTech Legal

USA
Chambers FinTech

Band 1 in FinTech Legal

Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies
USA
Chambers FinTech

Band 1 in FinTech Legal

Corporate, Securities & Financing
USA
Chambers FinTech

Band 1 in Crypto-Asset Disputes

USA
Chambers FinTech

Fintech Practice Group of the Year

Law360, 2020, 2022, 2023 and 2024

Loan Deal of the Year

(Finastra Group $5.32 billion refinancing)
IFLR Americas Awards, 2024

Mid-Market Deal of the Year

(Nuvei $1.3 billion acquisition of Paya)
Mergers & Acquisitions, 2024

Restructuring Deal of the Year (over $1 billion)

(Diebold Nixdorf restructuring)
M&A Advisor International M&A Awards, 2024

Equity Deal of the Year

(Nubank IPO)
IFLR Americas Awards, 2022

FinTech Deal of the Year (Large Cap)

(Morgan Stanley acquisition of E*TRADE)
The Deal Awards, 2021
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