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Overview
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Experience
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
- California
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.
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Legal development Crypto Task Force Written Input - Recommendations to the Crypto Task Force to Propose a Framework and Address “Security Status” and “Scoping Out”
August 15, 2025
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SEC Statement on Liquid Staking: Helpful Guidance, With a Caveat
August 14, 2025
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Legal development Crypto Task Force Written Input - Recommendations to the Crypto Task Force: Trading
July 30, 2025
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Crypto Task Force Written Input - Recommendations to the Crypto Task Force, Part II: Addressing Security Status, Scoping Out and Public Offerings
April 23, 2025
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How Crypto Regulation Could Change
January 14, 2025
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News Perkins Coie Highlighted for Industry-Leading Fintech and Blockchain Capabilities in 2026 Chambers FinTech Guide
December 05, 2025
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News Perkins Coie Advises Caliber on Creation of LINK Token Digital Asset Treasury
August 29, 2025
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News Perkins Coie Represents Verb Technology Company Inc. in $558M PIPE Financing
August 13, 2025
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News Perkins Coie Advises Team of Crypto Industry Leaders in Its Acquisition of Janover Inc.
April 08, 2025
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