Manatt, Phelps & Phillips Financial Services Partner Joins Pierson Ferdinand
Benjamin Brickner joins from Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, expanding PierFerd’s Financial Services and FinTech and Blockchain practices
NEW YORK, June 20, 2024 — Pierson Ferdinand LLP (“PierFerd”), a technology-driven full-service law firm proudly announces that Benjamin Brickner has joined as a partner in the Corporate Department. Brickner was previously a partner at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP and is based in New York.
Brickner’s practice expands across corporate finance, securities and capital market transactions, providing counsel to clients on bank finance, venture financings, as well as SEC, broker-dealer and registered investment advisor compliance.
Brickner has a deep expertise in decentralized finance (DeFi), Web3-focused blockchain technologies, and digital asset transactions in the metaverse. Brickner has likewise advised numerous startups and early-stage FinTech companies on their financial regulatory obligations, assisted real-world asset tokenization projects, and guided businesses through the complex and quickly evolving legal and regulatory landscape surrounding FinTech and blockchain technology.
“We’re thrilled to have Ben join our growing FinTech and Blockchain practice and look forward to offering our clients the benefit of his impressive background and knowledge in this space,” said William Kraus, Chair of PierFerd’s FinTech and Blockchain practice. “He has a proven track record of advising startups and early-stage FinTech companies on their financial regulatory obligations, assisting real-world asset tokenization projects, and otherwise guiding businesses through this complex and quickly evolving legal and regulatory landscape.”
“Ben deepens our substantial offering to clients in financial services, securities, capital markets, and digital assets, and furthers our commitment to service a broad array of market participants. Ben’s arrival also demonstrates that our firm is a destination for lawyers practicing in this space,” said Michael Pierson, PierFerd Co-Chairman. “We are excited to welcome him to the team and look forward to his contributions to furthering the growth of Pierson Ferdinand.”
PierFerd launched at the start of 2024 with an emphasis on a diverse partnership, technology-focused infrastructure and client-centric model that redefines what a modern, elite law firm can be. Brickner’s addition builds on the over 160 partners that have joined PierFerd since its inception in January 2024.
About Pierson Ferdinand LLP
Pierson Ferdinand LLP is an international law firm serving clients globally from over 20 markets. The firm’s 160+ partners have extensive experience practicing at top global law firms, including Am Law-ranked, regional and boutique law firms, experience in federal and state government, and senior in-house counsel roles. PierFerd’s partners practice in over 80 practice areas including corporate, employment, litigation, and intellectual property.
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