The ‘deep and versatile fintech practice’ Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP remains at the forefront of venture finance mandates and is well-regarded for its regulatory financial expertise. The team is jointly led by New York-based Daniel Forester and Clint Rockwell in Santa Monica, the latter of whom is a key port of call for auto lenders, banks, and securities broker-dealers on compliance and licensing. In Washington DC, Katy Ryan often advises on compliance matters pertaining to the SAFE Act and the FCA, while Santa Monica-based Josh Pollick is a key contact for technology companies and venture capital firms on corporate formations, M&A, as well as public offerings. In Silicon Valley, Joseph Perkins is noted for his virtual currency activity and is labelled as ’at the top (of the) field’ by clients.
Testimonials
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‘Orrick has provided high-quality legal service to our company. They have been fast and consistent with their communication and are reliable. They have provided exceptionally good advice and counsel for all corporate, fundraising, and HR matters for our company. ’
‘The collaboration between the Orrick teams is impressive.'
‘A deep and versatile Fintech practice group. They are also strong on the capital markets side for asset backed securitizations.’
‘Orrick's team is exceptional. They care about their clients and get results. I cannot recommend them enough. ’
‘Joseph Perkins is at the top of the FinTech field.'
Key clients
- Stripe
- Deel
- AtoB
- Eltropy
- Slope
- Chime
- Dave
- Betterment
- Beacon Platform
- Accrue Savings
- Capchase
- Vise
- Shopify
- PayPal
- Karat
- LendingClub
- Affirm
- Illusory Systems
- Easygo Gaming
- Ondo Finance
- Flipside Crypto
- Pantera
- Mysten Labs
- Solana Foundation
- Uphold
- Lockerverse
- Compound Labs
- 0x
- Fractional Token Company
- Mina Foundation
- Chainalysis
- New York Digital Investment Group
- Illusory Systems
- Paysafe
- Community Federal Savings Bank
- InComm
- Flagstar Bank
- Nuvei
- Expensify
- Better Mortgage
- Self Finance
Work highlights
- Advised Stripe on its $6.5 billion Series I financing.
- Advised Mysten Labs on the repurchase of assets acquired by the venture arm of fallen crypto giant FTX.
- Represented Opportunity Financial on its ongoing dispute with the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, which alleges that OppFi has violated state limits on interest rates.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Clint Rockwell, Daniel Forester