NEW YORK – Dec. 11, 2020 – Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP was ranked in the legal category of Chambers and Partners’ 2021 FinTech Guide in the U.S., Japan, Mexico, and Poland jurisdictions.
The following shareholders were recognized in the 2021 FinTech Guide in the following jurisdictions:
- Carlos R. Garduño: Mexico
- Koichiro Ohashi: Japan
- Arturo Pérez-Estrada: Mexico
In addition, the following shareholders were listed as notable practitioners:
- Viola Bensinger: Berlin
- Michał Fereniec: Warsaw
- Barbara A. Jones: Los Angeles
The Fintech Guide describes Greenberg Traurig in the United States as a “[h]ighly capable blockchain and cryptocurrency practice respected by peers and clients alike for the quality of its counsel on innovative matters. The firm is well positioned to provide expert advice on a wide range of issues from fund formation and security token offerings to the development of blockchain solutions. Greenberg can utilise its top-class capabilities in consumer protection and anti-money laundering matters to serve financial institutions and disruptive startups in the FinTech industry.”
Chambers also states that in Japan, “The firm has a wealth of experience servicing foreign currency exchange, overseas remittance and payment services providers. Such knowledge favourably disposes Greenberg Traurig to clients offering cross-border e-money services and employing peer-to-peer models. The firm is widely respected by clients for its expertise in advising on financial instruments and exchange law mandates in Japan.”
In Mexico, Chambers notes the team is a “Well-regarded practice group particularly respected for its work in the venture capital arena, assisting venture capital funds with investment rounds in startups and with the drafting of all related documents. The firm demonstrates an equally strong level of expertise advising financial institutions on regulatory issues relating to payment solutions.”
Greenberg Traurig’s Poland team is described by Chambers as advising “FinTech investors and investees through its greatly experienced and sophisticated corporate and capital markets teams. The firm has a robust track record in assisting incumbent institutions, venture capital funds and financial services companies involved in money transfer, card and payment systems.”
The annual FinTech Guide is a part of Chambers and Partners’ Professional Advisers series. It features leading professionals in the legal, venture capital, consulting, and public relations aspects of FinTech and covers over 40 jurisdictions.
About Greenberg Traurig: Greenberg Traurig, LLP (GT) has approximately 2,200 attorneys in 40 locations in the United States, Latin America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. GT has been recognized for its philanthropic giving, diversity, and innovation, and is consistently among the largest firms in the U.S. on the Law360 400 and among the Top 20 on the Am Law Global 100. The firm is net carbon neutral with respect to its office energy usage and Mansfield Rule 3.0 Certified. Web: www.gtlaw.com