Peter Jaslow > Ballard Spahr LLP > Philadelphia, United States > Lawyer Profile

Ballard Spahr LLP
1735 MARKET STREET, 51ST FLOOR
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103-7599
PENNSYLVANIA
United States
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Position

Partner and Practice Co-Leader of the firm’s Blockchain Technology and Cryptocurrency Group

Career

Peter Jaslow, Practice Co-Leader of the firm’s Blockchain Technology and Cryptocurrency Group, is a corporate and transactional attorney who advises publicly- and privately-held companies in corporate and commercial transactions. In particular, Peter represents companies in public and private offerings and other capital-raising transactions, merger and acquisition transactions, and a variety of commercial technology and financial services transactions. He also counsels clients regarding securities matters, including corporate governance, disclosure, and compliance matters.

Peter focuses his practice on life science, technology, retail and financial services companies and transactions, including those in the cutting-edge industries of software, virtual and cryptocurrency and Bitcoin, mobile applications, and cloud-based technology, where he assists clients in developing and implementing business and development strategies and completing other major transactions. His experience includes the negotiation and preparation of various commercial contracts, such as licensing agreements, software and application development agreements, SaaS and cloud services agreements, distribution and manufacturing agreements, as well as other commercial agreements. In the financial services context, he has represented banks and other companies in the negotiation of payment processing agreements, branding, incentive and card acquisition agreements and other services agreements.

Admissions

Pennsylvania

New Jersey

Memberships

Association for Corporate Growth

Executive Committee, Philadelphia Bar Association

Co-Chair, Securities Regulation Committee, Philadelphia Bar Association

Education

George Washington University Law School (J.D. 2006, with high honors)
Notes Editor, George Washington International Law Review; Member, Order of the Coif

Washington University in St. Louis (B.S.C.S. 2003, cum laude)

Lawyer Rankings

United States > Finance > Fintech

With a strong track record in representing financial institutions and technology providers on government investigations and enforcement proceedings, Ballard Spahr LLP is particularly proficient in financial services compliance. The practice is also well-equipped to handle the development, commercialization, and maintenance of lending programs and mobile applications. Minnesota-based Ronald Vaske often advises banks on BaaS programs, while in Pennsylvania, Peter Jaslow handles entity formation and structuring as well as capital raising. In Washington DC, Michael Gordon is vastly knowledgeable in consumer financial services law. Working out of California, Michael Guerrero is well-versed in consumer credit programs, while New York’s Marjorie Peerce is another key team member. Lisa Lanham left the firm in April 2024.