Goodwin

Goodwin‘s group is described as a ’deep bench of lawyers with tons of experience.’ The team has well-established abilities in handling a plethora of complex matters for noteworthy clients; its workload incorporates high-value cases relating to payments, lending and deposits, digital currency and blockchain, insurtech, digital finance, and wealth management. As well as its advisory capabilities, the team is experienced in handling litigation. David Ajalat, who is described as being ‘supportive beyond measure’ by clients, is based in Los Angeles and has expertise in corporate advisory and transactional matters, from company formation to M&A cases. Litigation specialist Meghan Spillane works from the firm’s New York office and has specialisms in digital currency and blockchain matters. In San Francisco, Mitzi Chang advises fintech and blockchain companies on the corporate lifecycle, and Karen Ubell has expertise advising key clients in novel blockchain, NFT, and crypto-related matters. The four co-lead the practice, in which Silicon Valley-based experienced litigator Grant Fondo is also a noteworthy name, as is Boston-based Kimberly Monty Holzel, who has experience in consumer financial services contexts.