Regulation and enforcement in the digital asset space is constantly evolving, but the bedrock principles of successful advice and defense of criminal and civil regulatory matters remain the same. 

Just as our Financial Services group and Enforcement and Investigations team are Chambers-ranked on the basis of our global reach, depth of experience, and ever-growing history of successes (both public and confidential), our cryptocurrency enforcement practice focuses on cutting-edge issues across markets, industries, and borders. We advise leaders in the digital asset space regarding high-stakes investigations, global securities regulations, anti-money laundering, and trade sanctions. Our clients include digital trading platforms, lenders, asset managers, and individuals. We work with subject-matter experts across the firm, including in our cryptocurrency and blockchain and fintech practices, to provide comprehensive, state-of-the-art counseling to stakeholders throughout the digital economy.

Our practice is enhanced by experienced former regulators who provide in-depth knowledge of global regulatory authorities. Our team includes nearly a dozen former prosecutors and government officials in both the U.S. and UK.

Our lawyers regularly advise on:

  • U.S. DOJ and UK SFO investigations
  • U.S. SEC and UK FCA investigations
  • OFAC and FinCEN investigations
  • Anti-Money Laundering and Bank Secrecy Act requirements
  • Asset seizures and forfeitures
  • Corporate formation and governance
  • Compliance programs