(NEW YORK) Katten announced today that the firm was recognized in the 2026 edition of the Chambers FinTech guide as one of the top law firms in the global FinTech industry.
Katten was ranked in the Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies and Crypto-Asset Disputes categories. Financial Markets and Funds Global Chair Lance A. Zinman and Financial Markets and Regulation Co-Chair Daniel J. Davis were recognized in Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies practice area.
Chambers cited Katten's "strong blockchain and cryptocurrency practice, acting for market-leading crypto companies, traditional financial institutions investing in the industry, and major brands launching NFT projects" as endorsement for its recognition. It also provided client testimonials which praised the firm's "nuanced understanding of both the current enforcement policy, political landscape and actual law" as well as its deep understanding of the "CFTC regulated space."
Katten was ranked in the following practice areas:
- Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies (USA – Nationwide)
- Crypto-Asset Disputes (USA – Nationwide)
The Katten attorneys individually recognized are:
- Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies (USA – Nationwide)
- Daniel J. Davis
- Lance A. Zinman
- Crypto-Asset Disputes (USA – Nationwide)
- Elliott M. Bacon (Notable Practitioner)
- Daniel J. Davis (Notable Practitioner)
- Matthew F. Kluchenek (Notable Practitioner)
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. 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. Zinman, global chair of the Financial Markets and Funds department, oversees the industry-leading practices.
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.
