Noted for its extensive experience in cryptocurrency enforcement and prosecution matters, Morrison Foerster often assists fintech companies and regulated entities on federal and state law compliance. In New York, practice co-head Jeffrey Silberman is knowledgeable of regulatory and transactional mandates surrounding digital lending and payment networks, while Boston-based co-head Haimavathi Marlier represents fintech clients in litigation and government investigations. In Washington DC,Jeremy Mandell handles cash back, digital deposit, and stablecoin matters, and Crystal Kaldjob is often engaged in compliance issues as well as network and Baas agreements. In Palo Alto, Stephanie Lynn Sharron is proficient in data rights surrounding Fintech licensing and partnership deals. San Francisco-based Alfredo Silva is informed in corporate and securities law, and in New York, Evan Minsberg is a key contact for banks, e-commerce platforms, and gaming sites on product development and strategic partnerships. In Washington DC, Calvin Funk specializes in consumer finance law, notably debt collection laws, credit services, and state lending.

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Testimonials

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‘Morrison Foerster has a deep understanding of our business and the industry at large. The practice is an indispensable legal advisor that has gained the unwavering trust of both our legal and senior business leadership teams.’
‘They understand our needs inside and out and I can always count on them for extremely practical, best in class legal advice and support for financial services and FinTech regulatory and transactional matters. I offer them my very highest recommendation.’
‘They have the unique ability to provide counsel on product strategy by combining regulatory expertise with an understanding of business pressures in Silicon Valley.’
‘This practice has a superlative approach to client services: building, developing, and maintaining tight personal relationships and ensuring client satisfaction.’
‘Jeremy Mandell is the very best in the business for financial services and FinTech regulatory matters. Jeremy is our most valued adviser on all financial services issues and is a deeply trusted advisor to my legal team and business partners.’
‘Jeremy Mandell’s subject matter expertise is second to none, and his responsiveness and comprehensive understanding of our business and the industry at large is truly remarkable. Jeremy is a first-class attorney and offer him my very highest recommendation.’
‘Crystal Kaldjob is our go-to lawyer for all financial services and FinTech transactional matters. Crystal is a truly savvy negotiator and effective communicator who has handled countless transactions for us.’
‘Crystal Kaldjob is extremely well-versed in the FinTech space and is very responsive, practical, and highly recommend for all financial services and FinTech transactional matters.’

Key clients

American Bankers Association
Arca Funds
BHG Financial
BitOoda
Book.io
Chainalysis Inc
Coinbase, Inc
CoinRoutes
Divvy
eBay
Elevate Credit
Euler Labs LLC
Ideanomics
Launch Capital LLC
Mango Labs
Non-Fungible Technologies Inc
Ntropy Networks
Ocrolus, Inc
Opendeal Inc
Percapita Group
Royal Caribbean
SoftBank

Work highlights

Advised Experian on the creation and launch of their full-service digital banking solution.
Advised on the return of nearly $200 million in digital assets for Euler, three weeks after these assets were stolen by a hacker.
Advised a sponsor bank on the development of new products, risk management policies, and the review of their program manager relationships.