The team at Steptoe LLP is well-placed to assist its roster of clients on a wide range of fintech matters. Alan Cohn has expertise spanning blockchain and crypto, representing a variety of entities across both sectors, from investment funds to developing start-ups. Jason Weinstein has a notable specialism in payments matters, handling complex transactions as well as related litigation. Cohn and Weinstein co-head the cohort from the firm’s Washington DC office. Juliana Gerrick is also a key contact in DC, with experience leading cross-jurisdictional cases. Coy Garrison departed the team in October 2025.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: NPS ®
Key clients
- IFinex and Tether
- Former FTX Executives
- Northern Trust
- Lendable Ltd / Zendable, Inc.
- Data Mesh Group Pty Ltd
- Z Cash Foundation
- Custodia Bank
- Crypto Council for Innovation
- Global Digital Finance
- Agoric
Practice head
Alan Cohn; Jason Weinstein
Other key lawyers
Stephen Aschettino; Michelle Kallen; Neel Chopra