Introduction

Lowell counsels high-growth emerging companies on securities law and corporate governance matters, including venture capital financings, M&A, public offerings, and private placements.

Lowell D. Ness advises clients ranging from startup companies in their earliest stages to well-established public companies, as well as private equity and venture capital funds. 

Lowell is a leader of Ashurst Perkins Coie’s Fintech industry group and a founding member of the Blockchain industry group, assisting crypto companies in capital raising, product launch, offshore structuring, and corporate governance matters. 

A frequent speaker at industry conferences, Lowell focuses on the intersection of U.S. securities laws and financial technology. He also previously taught securities regulation at the Santa Clara University School of Law.  

Education & credentials

  • Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., cum laude, 1994
  • University of Pennsylvania, B.A., cum laude, 1989

Professional recognition

  • Named "Top 20 Blockchain Lawyers," by Identity Review, 2021

  • Recognized in Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies Law by Chambers FinTech Guide, 2021-2026

  • Ranked by Chambers USA as a Tier 2 Lawyer in Blockchain/Crypto Law, 2019-2025

  • American Jurisprudence Award, Commercial Law

  • American Jurisprudence Award, Decedents' Estates

Helping Overstock Launch a Securities Cryptorevolution

Case Study: Following Overstock’s innovative move as the first major online retailer to accept bitcoin, the giant etailer filed plans to issue the first SEC-registered public offering of digital securities. Its plan for up to $500 million in digital securities strengthens its leading role in Blockchain and distributed ledger technology, often referred to as Bitcoin 2.0.