USA Law and Practice Contributed by: Margo H. K. Tank, Michael Fluhr, Deborah Meshulam, Kristin Boggiano, David Stier, Liz S. M. Caires, Adam Dubin, Emily Honsa Hicks, Meghan Carey, Kathleen Birrane and Eric Hall, DLA Piper LLP
DLA Piper LLP has a fintech practice that has advised on some of the world’s most impor - tant fintech pioneering initiatives. The practice includes over 100 fintech attorneys who work closely with financial institutions, private equi - ty and venture capital funds, asset managers, broker-dealers, trading platforms and exchang - es, technology platform providers and start-up and emerging growth companies looking to de - velop or invest in new technology or innovative strategies. It also counsels established players
on harnessing and leveraging technological innovation and digital transformation, and es - tablishing efficient compliance with applicable laws and regulations. DLA Piper offers a truly “global” fintech practice, enabling its clients to navigate complex cross-border and interdisci - plinary challenges. In 2025, the firm achieved top rankings across all FinTech Legal categories including Payments & Lending, and Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies.
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Margo H. K. Tank is the global co-chair of DLA Piper’s Financial Services sector and the US co-chair of the Financial
quoted in media and publishing on brand protection, blockchain, and NFT regulation.
Deborah Meshulam is a leader within DLA Piper’s Securities Enforcement practice. Deborah represents multinational corporations, board committees, and individuals in high-stakes
Regulation & Technology and Blockchain & Digital Assets groups. With over 30 years’ experience, she advises on regulatory compliance and enforcement matters related to digital financial services transactions, including those utilising electronic signatures, blockchain and distributed ledgers, and other systems of record. Margo is recognised by Chambers Fintech Legal and the National Law Journal’s Technology Trailblazers for her contributions to the field.
investigations and litigation conducted by the SEC and DOJ. She also handles CFTC, FINRA, and PCAOB investigations. She has deep experience advising clients on the application of securities laws to digital assets. Deborah has been recognised by Chambers USA for her work in fintech.
Michael Fluhr is a partner at DLA Piper and counsels and defends companies in high- stakes lawsuits, including consumer class actions, intellectual property disputes,
Kristin Boggiano is a legal and business executive at DLA Piper with extensive experience in financial markets, digital assets, blockchain technology, and AI. She has built innovative financial
and securities fraud. Recognised as a Cryptocurrency Trailblazer by the National Law Journal, Michael authored and edited the book “Cryptocurrency and Digital Asset Regulation” . He is a sought-after thought leader, frequently
products and trading platforms. Kristin has a strong background in structured credit and private funds and has worked extensively with the SEC and CFTC. She has served on
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