Bringing a wealth of regulatory and compliance knowledge, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP provides “unbelievable depth and quality” in advising on digital assets and blockchain matters. In New York, Jeffrey Poss focuses on transactional and corporate M&A work involving both public and private companies, while former CFTC chairman Christopher Giancarlo is “as experienced as you can get” when advising clients on futures, options, and swaps derivative market regulation. Kari Larsen specializes in digital asset matters, counseling on business and usage strategies as well as navigating regulatory requirements.Kristina Littman is highly skilled in investigations and enforcement actions related to cryptocurrency and cybersecurity matters.
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‘Unbelievable depth and quality. This is the service you expect when you're paying for top-notch legal advice and service. Partners find the time to connect and provide detailed, experience-based advice.’
‘Christopher Giancarlo is as experienced as you can get in navigating CFTC issues.’
- ‘Kristy Littman is perfectly positioned to provide advice based on her years leading the crypto unit at the SEC.’
- ‘Justin Browder has deep experience, a command of relevant regulation, and market insight. He is always accessible and always thoughtful.’
‘Mike Selig is one of the finest lawyers in the country on highly technical crypto and digital assets issues.’
‘Willkie has a best-in-class digital asset investment fund practice. The team has deep knowledge and expertise in crypto, understands the industry and client's needs inside and out, and provides top-notch advice, work product, and customer service.’
‘Justin Browder is hands-down the best crypto RIA compliance lawyer in the USA. Mike Selig is an exceptionally talented and effective regulatory compliance counsel.’
Key clients
- 1RT
- 677
- Abstract Labs
- Alluvial
- American Financial Exchange (AFX)
- Aptos
- Aquiline Capital Partners
- Avantis
- Blockchain.com
- Blockchain Association
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Practice head
Jeffrey Poss; Christopher Giancarlo; Kari Larsen; Kristina Littman