Allen & Overy advises Altonomy on sale to Blockchain.com

Altonomy is a leading cryptocurrency trading, advisory and asset management firm, and the first dedicated sell-side trading desk that provides institutional-grade OTC trading, advisory and asset management services for the crypto market.

Blockchain.com is one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency financial services companies having executed over a trillion dollars of transactions via their platform.

Imperii Partners was the sole financial advisor to Altonomy. Imperii Partners is a global, crypto-native investment bank and advisory firm that provides purpose-driven strategic and financial advice to the best and most promising companies in the crypto industry.

New York-based M&A Partner Dario de Martino, who led the transaction, said: “We are proud to have supported Altonomy on this transformational deal, highlighting the demand for the expanding institutional interest in cryptocurrency. The transaction is a testament to the depth and breadth of expertise at A&O, as we were able to advise Altonomy’s business across M&A, IP and Regulatory matters.”

The A&O team was led by New York corporate partner Dario de Martino, Singapore corporate partner Shuhui Kwok, and New York corporate senior associate Steph Ference, supported by New York corporate associate Mara Goodman, Singapore corporate associates Lisa Tan and Serene Chung, and New York law clerk Kelly Zhao. The New York team also included IP support from partner Keren Livneh and associate Kyle Coogan and paralegal support from Alexander Rabatin. Cédric Lindenmann in the Singapore office assisted with certain Singapore-specific IP aspects.

For further information, please contact Grace O'Dwyer-Smith in New York at Grace.ODwyer-Smith@AllenOvery.com or Prosek Partners at pro-a&o@prosek.com.