Blockchain

Blockchain, digital assets and cryptocurrencies are disrupting the way the world does business. This makes it critically important for companies across all industries to understand the legal and regulatory considerations that arise during the development and implementation of these complex technologies. Sidley is at the forefront of this technological and legal innovation. Our blockchain group serves both emerging companies and established institutions worldwide, providing sophisticated transactional, regulatory and litigation advice. Such clients include digital asset trading platforms, blockchain technology companies, U.S. and non-U.S. broker-dealers, financial services companies and asset management firms.

Band 1: FinTech Legal - USA - Nationwide
Band 1: FinTech Legal: Payments & Lending
Band 1: FinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies
Chambers FinTech Guide USA 2024

“A 2020 Practice Group of the Year”
Law360

October 9, 2024 Securities Enforcement and Regulatory Update

September 20, 2024 Securities Enforcement and Regulatory Update

August 13, 2024

お知らせ

Sidley Blockchain Partner Lilya Tessler Testifies at Congressional Hearing on Tokenization of Real-World Assets

June 4, 2024

評価

Sidley’s Fintech and Blockchain Lawyers, Practices Rank in 2024 Chambers Guide

December 5, 2023

Resources

The Blockchain Legal Launch Pad

A Multidisciplinary Approach

Clients rely on us for our industry knowledge and entrust us with navigating their most complex legal issues. Our latest work encompasses:

Securities and broker-dealer regulatory advice for digital asset trading platforms
Digital asset fund formation
Blockchain technology implementation
M&A and secured lending transactions
Securities offering and IPOs of cryptocurrency miners and AI chipmakers
Registered and exempt blockchain token offerings, NFTs
Tokenization of physical assets and sovereign currencies
Money services business and virtual currency compliance
Virtual currency investment products
Global regulatory advice concerning HK SFC, UK FCA/PRA and U.S. SEC, CFTC and FINRA regulatory regimes
Investment adviser and custody rule requirements
Cross-border blockchain technology transactions
Tax structuring advice
Advice regarding anti-money laundering issues
SEC enforcement matters and defense of securities class actions
UCC considerations involving blockchain tokens
Cybersecurity controls and incident response for sensitive data

Industry Advocate

Sidley’s Blockchain practice includes the most respected legal professionals in the field. Committed to moving the industry forward, we are frequent speakers and authors and regularly participate in key industry conferences and initiatives. We draft white papers and articles on topics ranging from smart contracts to SEC enforcement and regularly file amicus briefs on behalf of industry interests. We engage in regulatory and legislative advocacy, with members serving on key organizations and committees, including UCC drafting committees. In 2019, we launched a blockchain educational program that includes a webinar series, white papers and frequent client updates to educate our clients and the broader business public about the opportunities and requirements related to blockchain and digital assets.

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