SEATTLE and NEW YORK (December 4, 2025) - Perkins Coie is honored to once again be recognized as a top law firm in the 2026 Chambers FinTech Legal Guide, underscoring its leading position in the fast-evolving financial technology and blockchain industries. The firm earned high rankings across three categories: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies (Band 1), FinTech Legal (Band 2), and Payments & Lending (Band 2).
Clients highlighted Perkins Coie’s capability to navigate complex regulatory frameworks, structure innovative deals, and deliver practical, forward-looking guidance on financial products and licensing. Client feedback provided to Chambers also noted the group's “accurate, tailored and thoughtful advice on complex issues” and that its lawyers “are some of the most experienced in the digital assets arena.”
"Our clients look to us to tackle their most complex challenges. Whether providing compliance advice for cutting-edge crypto and fintech innovation, product counsel for the deployment of new platforms or services, or defending our clients in high-stakes disputes, we walk alongside our clients every step of the way,” said Joe Cutler, the chair of Perkins Coie's Fintech Industry Group. “Our deep bench and results-driven lawyers frequently provide successful solutions to blockchain, fintech, and payments companies, particularly in navigating ambiguous areas of the law.”
Perkins Coie’s recognition further highlights the contributions of fintech partners Joe Cutler, Dax Hansen, Lowell Ness, and Sarah Shtylman who all received individual rankings in the Blockchain and Cryptocurrency category.
Chambers described Dax, founder of the firm's Fintech Industry Group, as “a pre-eminent figure in blockchain and cryptocurrency law” who “provides expert counsel to clients on transactional as well as regulatory and licensing issues.”
Lowell, leader of the fintech corporate, financing, and M&A team, was praised for his “exceptional client service” and for his “particular expertise in providing regulatory advice to crypto clients, and helping crypto projects raise funding.”
“Joe’s experience, connections and expertise in the fintech and crypto space is why he is the best,” Chambers noted, while highlighting Joe’s ability to advise “leading digital asset businesses, payment processing platforms and multinational corporations, on regulatory matters.”
Sarah was cited for her standout ability to see around corners for clients, her “highly sophisticated” regulatory guidance, and her “off the charts” knowledge of blockchain and crypto law.
Perkins Coie continues to deliver a technology-forward approach to legal counsel that clients have long recognized as its most important differentiator.
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