Lauded as a ‘renowned law firm with a global presence in key markets worldwide’, the New York-based practice Clifford Chance is a key contact for sizeable financial institutions on blockchain and cryptocurrency projects, online lending, as well as corporate and financing transactions. Clifford Cone assists investment advisers on FINRA and SEC compliance in addition to the application of the Custody Rule. In Washington DC, Steven Gatti ’s practice encompasses anti-money laundering and trading regulation, while Jesse Overall often handles tokenization transactions. Young Kim is experienced in advising domestic and international banks on federal and state money service business laws, while Washington DC-based Philip Angeloff assists financial institutions on US banking, securities, derivatives laws, and regulations.
Testimonials
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- ‘Clifford Chance is a renowned law firm with a global presence in key markets worldwide. One of the key distinguishing factors of this firm is that its integrated global network allows it to handle complex cross-jurisdictional matters with precision.’
- ‘The team provides clients with consistent and high-quality legal advice anywhere in the world. Potential clients, particularly those with multinational interests, should be interested in the firm's understanding of various legal systems and its ability to navigate international law.'
- ‘The firm has been a pioneer and a thought leader in the blockchain and AI space, providing legal services to high-profile companies.’
- ‘Their deep AI understanding allows them to address not only the current legal framework but also anticipate future regulatory trends.’
- ‘The team at Clifford Chance brings a diverse range of perspectives, not only from the legal field but also from governmental and regulatory backgrounds, which further enhances the firm's collective skill set.’
- ‘Their outstanding team members are driven by a commitment to excellence and a deep understanding of their clients’ needs.’
- ‘Jamal El-Hindi has strong expertise in anti-money laundering regulations and compliance matters, having previously served as the Deputy Director at the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN).’
- ‘Jamal El-Hindi’s experience provides him with insights into the nuances of financial regulation and AML policies, making him an invaluable asset to both the firm and its clients’
Key clients
- BlackRock Bitcoin ETF
- HQLAx S.à r.l.
- BlackRock Private Bitcoin Trust
- Securitize
- VanEck
- Chamber of Digital Commerce
- Alternative Investment Management Association
- Partior consortium of banks and financial institutions
Work highlights
- Advised HQLAx and Deutsche Börse on their jointly developed distributed ledger technology (DLT) solution for frictionless collateral swaps in the securities lending market.
- Advised BlackRock on the structuring, organization, and launch of a private trust holding bitcoin.
- Advised Securitize on assessing the legal and regulatory considerations associated with their innovative services.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Steven Gatti, Cliff Cone