(NEW YORK) Katten announced today that the firm was recognized in the Chambers FinTech 2025 guide as one of the best law firms in the global FinTech industry. Katten was ranked in the Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies and Crypto-Asset Disputes categories.
Chambers cited Katten's "strong blockchain and cryptocurrency practice" as endorsement for its recognition. The guide also noted that the team counsels "market-leading crypto companies, traditional financial institutions investing in the industry, and major brands launching NFT [non-fungible token] projects."
Daniel J. Davis, co-chair of Katten's Financial Markets and Regulation practice and former general counsel at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), earned an individual ranking as a top practitioner in the guide. The guide highlighted Davis's counsel of "crypto, blockchain and financial services clients on SEC, CFTC and other regulatory issues." Clients lauded Davis for his proficiency in "all things CFTC."
Katten's Financial Markets and Regulation practice advises clients on matters regarding cryptocurrency, digital assets and blockchain technology, as well as counsels them on regulatory, compliance, transactional and enforcement-related issues. The group is led by Davis and Partner Carl E. Kennedy, who previously served as special counsel and policy advisor to a former CFTC commissioner. Lance A. Zinman, global chair of the Financial Markets and Funds department, oversees the industry-leading practice.
Partner Christian T. Kemnitz chairs the firm's Financial Markets Litigation and Enforcement department, which leverages Katten's strong litigation and enforcement track record and detailed understanding of financial markets, products and regulations to offer insight when litigating against companies operating in the virtual currency space.
Chambers FinTech identifies and differentiates the leading payments, blockchain, cyber security and data protection specialists globally, offering an indispensable resource for startup and scale-up fintech businesses, incumbent tech and financial services firms, and private equity and venture capital investors in the sector. The rankings are based on thousands of thorough research interviews, all conducted by an independent and dedicated research team.
