New York-based Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP is a key port of call for matters involving cryptoassets, digital payments, decentralized finance, and DAOs, and is also well-regarded for handling high-profile litigations. Scott Bennett leads the team, advising clients on public and private securities offerings and corporate transactions. His capital markets practice includes SEC matters for cryptocurrency and DeFi platforms, the transition from traditional to fintech banking, and IPOs for late-stage private fintech companies. Kevin Orsini leverages his extensive litigation expertise to support blockchain and cryptocurrency companies in complex corporate battles and class actions, while Sasha Rosenthal-Larrea is particularly proficient in addressing intellectual property issues and navigating the data privacy aspects of corporate transactions.
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Key clients
- Brevan Howard Digital
- Dfinity
- Goldman Sachs
- Iris Financial
- Robinhood
- Silvergate
- Court Appointed Chapter 11 Trustee (Synapse)
- Various Financial Institutions
Work highlights
- Representing Silvergate in its voluntary self-liquidation and chapter 11 filing, and in related regulatory and investigative matters.
- Acted as chapter 11 trustee in Synapse’s bankruptcy case and repatriation of depositors’ funds.
- Representing Iris Financial in its pending combination with Younited.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Scott Bennett
Other key lawyers
Kevin Orsini; Sasha Rosenthal-Larrea