Anderson Kill P.C.

Anderson Kill P.C. is a full-service corporate law firm founded in 1969, best known for pioneering insurance recovery litigation as a practice area. The firm represents policyholders exclusively in insurance coverage disputes, with a competitive advantage stemming from complete independence from the insurance industry. With over 55 years of experience, Anderson Kill has established itself as a leading advocate for policyholder rights, earning the reputation of combining "corporate polish with pugnacity."

Digital Assets & Blockchain Practice

Anderson Kill's Digital Assets & Blockchain Technology practice group represents investors in digital assets, cryptocurrency firms, blockchain-based technology ventures, and fintech companies. The practice provides cross-disciplinary legal services including complex litigation and dispute resolution, regulatory guidance, insurance coverage advisory, and white-collar criminal defense. The firm's blockchain attorneys bring decades of experience helping clients navigate the evolving regulatory landscape while protecting their commercial interests in this emergent industry.

Core Legal Services

Complex Litigation & Dispute Resolution

The firm represents digital asset investors in high-stakes disputes involving hundreds of millions of dollars, including enforcement of rights under Simple Agreements for Future Tokens (SAFTs) and Simple Agreements for Future Equity (SAFEs). Anderson Kill handles commercial litigation for crypto mining businesses, investment-related disputes for funds and accelerators invested in crypto ventures, and represents clients in domestic and offshore insolvency proceedings of major crypto-related bankruptcies.

Regulatory & Strategic Guidance

Anderson Kill provides business-focused regulatory advice to large digital asset financial services firms and financial institutions before the SEC and CFTC. The firm represents innovative software companies applying distributed ledger technology outside the digital currency context and assists blockchain clients in identifying potential insurance coverage for crypto-specific claims and disputes.

Insurance Recovery Excellence

As the firm's foundational practice, insurance recovery spans cyber insurance, directors and officers liability, first-party property damage, business interruption, environmental coverage, and specialized policies. Anderson Kill literally "wrote the book" on insurance recovery, with landmark decisions like Keene Corporation establishing core principles for policyholders including continuous trigger of coverage and joint and several liability.

Corporate & Commercial Services

The firm offers comprehensive corporate legal services including bankruptcy and restructuring, corporate finance, employment and labor law, intellectual property protection, securities litigation, antitrust matters, and white-collar defense.

Notable Client Representations

Anderson Kill has handled some of the most significant matters in the digital assets industry:

• Represented an offshore venture capital fund in a $600+ million dispute involving token rights under a SAFT with a crypto industry giant
• Advised early-stage investors in one of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges in a $90+ million equity dispute under a SAFE
• Represented a crypto financial institution as the largest unsecured creditor ($80+ million) in a major crypto bank bankruptcy
• Served on creditors' committee for the largest-ever crypto hedge fund insolvency ($18 billion AUM)
• Represented digital asset companies in SEC investigations regarding token offerings and ICO regulations
• Handled regulatory matters during the FDIC's "Chokepoint 2.0" aimed at crypto-banking activities

Industry Expertise

Beyond digital assets, Anderson Kill serves key industries including Construction, Energy & Renewables, Financial Services, Restaurant/Retail/Hospitality, and Sports/Media/Entertainment. The firm's client base spans Fortune 500 companies, large public and private entities, municipalities, state governments, religious and non-profit organizations, and individuals.

Why Choose Anderson Kill

Founded on principles of integrity, excellence, and straightforward solutions to complex legal issues, Anderson Kill's attorneys work collaboratively, leveraging creativity and legal acumen to deliver cost-effective resolutions. The firm's "relentless" approach and freedom from insurance industry ties provide clients with aggressive representation and strategic advantages. With offices across the United States, Anderson Kill attorneys travel nationally and internationally to handle diverse matters, maintaining a track record of excellence that has earned recognition as a Tier 1 Best Law Firm by Best Lawyers and accolades from Benchmark Litigation for expertise in emerging areas like cybersecurity and cloud computing.