Leveraging support from its global network, White & Case LLP often advises fintech clients seeking bank partnerships, media companies on NFTs, and banking entities on lending projects. The multifaceted practice is also highlighted for its strength in cybersecurity issues, data management, regulatory matters, as well as technology transactions. With experience in advising brokers, payment processors, and issuers, former banking regulator Pratin Vallabhaneni oversees the team and is well-established in the blockchain sector. In Chicago, Gary Silverman advises corporate entities on joint ventures, M&A, and private equity investments, Douglas Landy leads the firm’s financial services regulatory practice, and Burr Eckstut is knowledgeable of financial data and often handles NFT matters. A key member of the firm’s white-collar department, Joel Cohen is proficient in tax, insider trading, and money laundering proceedings. All of the individuals that have been mentioned are located in New York, unless stated otherwise.
Key clients
- UCC - Celsius
- UCC - Genesis
- Joint Provisional Liquidators - FTX
- Meta
- Government of El Salvador
- JP Morgan
- Figure Technologies
- USDF Consortium
- BankProv
- Bit Digital
Work highlights
- Advised Meta on AML, sanctions, and trade compliance issues in relation to various payment products around the world.
- Advised the Government of El Salvador on the establishment of a 7-year strategic partnership with Google Cloud to support the country in its journey to become a technological hub in Central America.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Prat Vallabhaneni