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Chris Daniel

Partner, Fintech

chrisdaniel@paulhastings.com

Chris Daniel is the co-chair of Paul Hastings’ market-leading Global Fintech Group and a partner in the Corporate Department. As the founder of the firm’s Band 1 and Tier 1-ranked Fintech team, Chris is recognized as one of the country's leading attorneys in payment systems law, including electronic payments, mobile payments, virtual and digital currencies, and money transmission. 

Recognized as a “Fintech MVP” by Law360 and ranked Band 1 by Chambers, Chris is one of the most sought-after payments and cryptocurrency practitioners in the market. His unique strength lies in his ability to blend his financial services regulatory focus with unparalleled transactional experience in the Fintech industry. 

REPRESENTATIONS

Fintech & Payments
  • MoneyGram International in its $1.8 billion acquisition by Madison Dearborn.

  • Visa in their acquisition of Pismo for $1 billion cash.

RECOGNITIONS

  • Band 1 – Fintech Legal, Payments & Lending

    Chambers USA (2019-26)

  • Band 2 – Fintech Legal, Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies

    Chambers USA (2025-26)

PRACTICE AREAS