WilmerHale

WilmerHale is particularly strong at handling a range of regulatory work for blockchain and payments clients, as well as advising on investigations and enforcement matters. In New York, Zachary Goldman advises cryptocurrency and digital asset companies on regulatory issues, including AML, sanctions, and money transmission, while in Washington DC, Franca Harris Gutierrez counsels financial institutions, including international banks and mortgage servicers, on regulatory and transactional issues. Also in DC, former director of the SEC’s Division of Enforcement, Stephanie Avakian, is well-placed to address challenges posed by government investigations, and Michael Dawson is enlisted by technology clients for regulatory compliance. Other key lawyers include New York-based Tiffany Smith, who guides clients on the applicability of regulations to products, compliance programs, and licensing processes.