FinTech Legal (International Firms) - China
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What the Team is Known For
Strengths
The DLA team has been very dedicated and committed to getting the transaction to completion. It has been very adaptable when responding and reacting to changing deal structures and specific issues.
The firm has a strong understanding of FinTech and tokenisation documentation and execution process, with a very capable FinTech team.
DLA Piper has been great in understanding our business and being able to liaise between us and the regulator. The team is professional, friendly and agile.
The DLA Piper team has good knowledge of regulations in both the virtual asset and TradFi world, and they have an ability to use their knowledge in a practical way.
The DLA Piper team is well connected in the FinTech industry in the region; they are also responsive and proactive in helping clients to achieve business goals.
Work Highlights
DLA Piper advised NewBX, a Web3 and DLT investment business, on its virtual asset trading platform licensing application under the SFC regulatory regime.
Notable practitioners
Kristi Swartz is a leading regulatory compliance and licensing lawyer in Hong Kong. She has expertise in a range of areas including cryptocurrencies and blockchain, Web3, tokenisation and financial services regulation.
She has a unique understanding of the FinTech space, especially when it comes to SFC licence requirements for equity crowdfunding.
Kristi’s deep understanding of the digital asset regulatory environment and her ability to explain technical issues in a clear and practical way have been incredibly valuable.
Kristi’s dedication, responsiveness, and attention to detail is incredibly useful. Kristi is able to deal with complex matters, and able to navigate delicate commercial and political balances.
