Withers

Withers is an international law firm with over 125 years of experience advising successful individuals, families, and businesses globally. With 15 offices across the US, Europe, and Asia, the firm delivers integrated legal services to high-net-worth clients, entrepreneurs, and enterprises.

Core Services

Withers provides a comprehensive range of legal services across multiple practice areas including private client and tax, corporate, litigation and arbitration, divorce and family law, employment, real estate, and intellectual property. The firm is particularly recognized for its expertise in advising internationally mobile individuals and cross-border business matters.

Crypto and Digital Assets Excellence

Withers has established a leading global practice in crypto and digital assets, with over 100 specialist lawyers across the US, Europe, and Asia Pacific. The firm serves the full ecosystem of blockchain and DeFi participants, including cryptocurrency exchanges, ICO/IEO issuers, blockchain innovators, crypto investors, asset managers, and family offices. Withers is recognized by Chambers FinTech Guide as a leading firm for crypto-assets disputes and provides comprehensive regulatory, litigation, tax, and compliance services for clients operating in the digital assets space.

Key Strengths

The firm's strength lies in its global reach combined with deep local expertise. With 220+ partners, over 650 lawyers, and around 1,500 staff globally, Withers operates as one integrated team. The firm is recommended as a leading firm by Chambers' High Net Worth guide 2025 in 25 practice areas. Withers speaks the language of DeFi both legally and technically, understanding blockchain technology, smart contracts, consensus algorithms, and the regulatory frameworks across multiple jurisdictions including the US (SEC, CFTC, IRS), UK (FCA), Singapore (MAS), and Hong Kong (SFC).

Notable Clients and Work

Withers serves major cryptocurrency exchanges, companies launching token offerings, blockchain infrastructure developers, veteran crypto investors, and new entrants to digital assets. The firm has advised on landmark matters including representing Tokocrypto on their record-breaking ICO on Binance Launchpad, defending cryptocurrency companies in precedent-setting litigation, and navigating complex IRS compliance and audit defense for crypto holders.

Why Choose Withers

Withers offers a truly international platform with offices strategically positioned to serve global clients. The firm combines rigorous legal expertise with a commitment to understanding clients' business objectives and personal goals. For crypto and digital assets, Withers provides end-to-end support from company formation and regulatory compliance to litigation defense and wealth structuring, backed by deep technical knowledge and relationships with regulators worldwide.