Sidley has earned six practice rankings and eight lawyer rankings in the Chambers FinTech 2026 guide. Significantly, Sidley has again secured its longstanding, market-leading Band 1 rankings in the USA in the FinTech Legal, FinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies, and FinTech Legal: Payments & Lending areas.
The firm has also been ranked in the following areas:
- FinTech Legal: Corporate, Securities & Financing (USA – Nationwide), Band 2
- Crypto-Asset Disputes (USA – Nationwide), Band 4
- FinTech Legal (Singapore), Band 4
Chambers has continued to recognize Joel Feinberg and Lilya Tessler with Band 1 placements, and this year has acknowledged David Teitelbaum with a second Band 1 ranking. Additionally, Kristin Teager has attained a ranking in the guide, and Chambers has also promoted Andrew Sioson and again ranked Andrew Blake.
The annual Chambers FinTech guide recognizes the leading professionals in the legal, consulting, finance, and PR/communications aspects of fintech around the world. Chambers has identified Sidley as “a market leader in securities, broker-dealer licensing, and state money transmission law matters,” as well as noting the firm’s blockchain credentials.
Sidley’s multidisciplinary team of lawyers advises a broad range of clients on the many legal issues that arise during the development and implementation of financial and blockchain technology. The firm’s record is strong with established financial institutions, digital native companies and startups alike, as they have acquired, invested in, developed, implemented, and brought to market new financial technologies, platforms, products, and services.
