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‘The team consists of regulatory lawyers, former regulators, and transaction lawyers so that it covers a wide range of fintech matters. ’
‘Joseph Castelluccio is responsive, has great commercial awareness, and expertly organizes an appropriate team for each fintech matter. ’
‘David Beam is a genuine partner to the business - very knowledgable and commercial and a pleasure to deal with. He is a go-to Payments expert.’
‘They are super responsive ’
‘Alex Lakatos is always very responsive & helpful’
‘Mayer Brown has a fantastic strength in navigating the often-complex regulatory landscape of the financial industry. With a wealth of knowledge about financial regulations and a solid history of supporting banks and financial institutions, the firm is well-equipped to meet the needs of modern fintech companies.’
‘By combining legal expertise with a keen understanding of emerging technologies, Mayer Brown offers tailored advice that helps fintechs innovate confidently while staying in line with domestic and international laws. This friendly and collaborative approach enables clients to tackle important issues like data privacy, cybersecurity, and intellectual property, all while fostering growth and minimizing legal risks in a fast-paced industry.’
‘Joseph Castelluccio is a rising star within the fintech legal market. His friendly and collaborative approach attracts many traditional and emerging fintech companies. He also has tons of experience in multijurisdictional regulation matters and cross-border deals. ’
Key clients
- Block
- Blockchain and Digital Assets Holding Company
- BNY Mellon
- Guggenheim Partners
- First Citizens Bank
- Keefe Bruyette & Woods (“KBW”) as placement agent and financial adviser to Bakkt Holdings, Inc.
- Pipe Technologies
- Procore Technologies, Inc.
Work highlights
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Rohith George
Practice head
David Beam; Joe Castelluccio; Nina Flax; Julie Gillespie; Reg Goeke; Steven Kaplan; Brad Peterson
Other key lawyers
Joe Pennell; Eric Mitzenmacher; Alex Lakatos