Prominent lawyer Stephen Aschettino has recently commenced his role as a partner at the New York office of esteemed law firm, Steptoe. The announcement of this appointment was made on Thursday.
Aschettino’s arrival implications are twofold, extending the law firm’s capabilities in the financial services sector and paving the way for further development in their practices concerning blockchain and cryptocurrency. These growth areas bow to the increasing relevance and complexity of technology in today’s legal landscape.
The firm attributes Aschettino’s expertise ranges from product development to structuring intercompany transactions, all the way to dispute resolution. His experience in contract negotiations, specifically around sponsorship and processing agreements, will significantly enhance Steptoe’s service offerings.
The advantages of Aschettino’s inclusion in the firm are clear. With his broad and unique skillset, the firm’s financial services and emerging technology stakeholders will be better equipped in maneuvering the continuously evolving global business environment.
The original announcement of this development was produced by Bloomberg Law Automation, signaling that it’s not just law firms that are leveraging technology to drive efficiencies and competencies.