Partner Brett Cotler has been named a Top 25 Blockchain and Digital Assets Attorneys of 2025 by Attorney Intel.

The attorneys recognized this year are at the forefront of shaping the legal frameworks that govern digital finance, decentralized technologies, and emerging blockchain applications. They provide critical guidance on regulatory compliance, risk management, and policy development, ensuring that businesses can innovate while adhering to legal standards.

This year’s attorneys bring a deep understanding of both law and technology, allowing them to navigate the complexities of digital assets with precision. Whether structuring high-stakes transactions, advocating for regulatory clarity, or advising on blockchain-based financial solutions, these legal professionals are influencing the future of the industry and laying the groundwork for the next generation of digital innovation.

The awardees were selected through a methodical process and careful consideration of each candidate’s career track record and industry contributions.

Brett’s Blockchain and Digital Assets Insight:

“Blockchain and cryptocurrency is truly a passion of mine. Practicing in this area has been incredibly rewarding and positively impacted my career and my development as an attorney. Being a blockchain attorney provides a richness in the diversity of the projects I work on, from advising startup businesses and entrepreneurs to the largest banks and hedge funds. I am fortunate that everything practicing blockchain law has given me, most importantly the experiences I’ve had and the people I’ve connected with on this journey.”

“I have been a member of Seward & Kissel’s Blockchain and Cryptocurrency practice since 2016, advising investment funds, family offices, digital asset exchanges and ETF sponsors with respect to issuances of, investments into and the trading and exchange of digital assets, including trading, mining, staking and other digital asset transactions. I have published various articles, including a seminal article on the taxation of digital assets in 2018, contributing to a book chapter “Tokenized and Non-Tokenized Assets: Certain Legal Considerations” in the Emerald Handbook on Cryptoassets: Investment Opportunities and Challenges,” and frequent blog posts on my law firm’s crypto blog.

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Brett R. Cotler

(212) 574-1269
cotler@sewkis.com

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