The New York-based practice at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP is well-placed to assist its roster of clients with complex and high-value financial regulatory matters, as well as such corporate transactions as sales and acquisitions of high value. The team’s workload includes assisting fintech companies, start-ups, and financial institutions with crypto assets, stablecoin and Web3-related issues. Elad Roisman is a digital assets specialist who is experienced advising on the regulatory and strategic aspects of complex cases, heading the practice. Further names to note in the team are corporate transactional expert Sasha Rosenthal‑Larrea who has expertise in AI and IP, and litigation specialist Kevin Orsini, who is experienced representing clients in matters pertaining to securities and antitrust. Scott Bennett departed the team in April 2026.
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Testimonials
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- 'Cravath's practice is characterized by partner-led execution, deep integration across teams, and a disciplined approach to legal analysis that frequently sets market standards.'
- 'Compared with peer firms, Cravath is distinguished by the quality of its judgment and the consistency of its advice on complex, high-stakes transactions.'
- 'The individuals we work with at Cravath stand out for their exceptional judgment, precision, and calm execution on all matters.'
- 'Scott Bennett brings deep transactional experience and a strong commercial instinct, and is highly effective at cutting through complexity to deliver clear, actionable advice.'
- 'Virginia Anderson is distinguished by her technical rigour, attention to detail, and ability to anticipate issues before they become execution risks, while remaining highly responsive and solutions-oriented.'
- 'What differentiates them from competitors is their credibility on difficult or non-standard issues, willingness to engage deeply with the underlying technology and economics, and consistent senior-level engagement. We value their clarity of advice, responsiveness, and ability to deliver solutions that are robust enough for institutional capital in a rapidly developing regulatory landscape.'
Key clients
- Brevan Howard Digital
- Clearwater Analytics
- Dfinity
- Intermex (Strategic Alternatives Company)
- Robinhood
- Silvergate
- Court Appointed Chapter 11 Trustee (Synapse)
- TXSE
- Various Financial Institutions
Work highlights
Represented the underwriters in Galaxy Digital’s first SEC-registered underwritten public offering of $683.6 million Class A common stock as a Nasdaq-listed company, as well as the initial purchasers in the $1.3 billion exchangeable senior notes offering of Galaxy Digital.
Represented TXSE Group in connection with securing approval by the US Securities and Exchange Commission of the Texas Stock Exchange’s Form 1 registration to operate as a national securities exchange.
Represented the client on regulatory matters related to its $1.05 billion IPO.
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Practice head
Elad Roisman
Other key lawyers
Jeffrey Dinwoodie; Sasha Rosenthal-Larrea; Kevin Orsini