The sudden and rapid rise of Bitcoin, Ethereum and other cryptocurrencies over the past several years, coupled with the potential applications of blockchain and distributed ledger technologies across virtually all industries, has generated a wave of innovation, disruptive businesses and a modern digital economy. With this explosive growth, new legal and regulatory issues in these areas are cropping up every day. Goodwin’s technical expertise, geographic footprint in key industry markets, and depth of experience allows us to offer unprecedented service to help our clients capitalize on opportunities and meet the challenges of this evolving industry.
Our Digital Currency and Blockchain Technology practice, established in January 2015, when most people were just beginning to hear the word “Blockchain,” is supported by a well-established, global team of subject-matter experts highly regarded across areas affecting digital currencies including company formation and financing, public securities laws, SEC, FinCEN, DOJ, FINRA, Broker-Dealer, CFTF and state regulations, intellectual property, fund formation, government investigations and enforcement, token fundraising and other alternative securities offering options (i.e. Reg A+, Reg D/506(c), Reg S, Equity Crowdfunding).
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The financial industry is operating in a complex and challenging regulatory environment with the cost of compliance rising, greater implications of big data and technology, heightened cybersecurity measures, and globalization requiring more comprehensive oversight. It is important now more than ever for law firms to possess sophisticated regulatory capabilities and in-depth understanding of the financial markets. Goodwin has its finger on the pulse of regulatory and compliance developments and is uniquely positioned to address the cutting-edge issues that can maximize business opportunities as well as better manage and mitigate risk.
Services that make up our Financial Industry Advisory services include both U.S. and non-U.S. counseling on matters relating to bank and consumer finance regulations, broker-dealer regulation, corporate governance, derivatives, ERISA, executive compensation and employment, False Claims Act, FCPA, finance, government and internal investigations, intellectual property, Investment Advisers Act, Investment Company Act, privacy and cybersecurity, private investment funds regulation, public securities, restructuring, succession planning and liquidity strategies, tax, trade regulation, trusts and estates and enforcement actions.
Hedge fund markets are facing extraordinary challenges, including increased competition and a changing global regulatory environment. With extensive experience and resources in this industry, we help our hedge fund clients find opportunities, capitalize on them and provide better service to their investors.
We offer interdisciplinary expertise and an understanding of the “big picture” – which is critical for clients who offer their investors a wide ra
As a growing technology company, your prospects are exciting and your challenges are unique – from securing funding, protecting IP, and navigating the regulatory environment, to differentiating yourself in the marketplace, managing customer acquisition and scaling your business. We get it. Our dedicated team brings a comprehensive, coordinated approach that interconnects business, new technologies and the law.
The financial industry is operating in a complex and challenging regulatory environment with the cost of compliance rising, greater implications of big data and technology, heightened cybersecurity measures, and globalization requiring more comprehensive oversight. It is important now more than ever for law firms to possess sophisticated regulatory capabilities and in-depth understanding of the financial markets. Goodwin has its finger on the pulse of regulatory and compliance developments and is uniquely positioned to address the cutting-edge issues that can maximize business opportunities as well as better manage and mitigate risk.
Services that make up our Financial Industry Advisory services include both U.S. and non-U.S. counseling on matters relating to bank and consumer finance regulations, broker-dealer regulation, corporate governance, derivatives, ERISA, executive compensation and employment, False Claims Act, FCPA, finance, government and internal investigations, intellectual property, Investment Advisers Act, Investment Company Act, privacy and cybersecurity, private investment funds regulation, public securities, restructuring, succession planning and liquidity strategies, tax, trade regulation, trusts and estates and enforcement actions.
Hedge fund markets are facing extraordinary challenges, including increased competition and a changing global regulatory environment. With extensive experience and resources in this industry, we help our hedge fund clients find opportunities, capitalize on them and provide better service to their investors.
We offer interdisciplinary expertise and an understanding of the “big picture” – which is critical for clients who offer their investors a wide ra
As a growing technology company, your prospects are exciting and your challenges are unique – from securing funding, protecting IP, and navigating the regulatory environment, to differentiating yourself in the marketplace, managing customer acquisition and scaling your business. We get it. Our dedicated team brings a comprehensive, coordinated approach that interconnects business, new technologies and the law.
