Hauzen LLP

Hauzen LLP’s award-winning Fintech practice is renowned for its innovative and full-service approach to the legal complexities of the Fintech industry. The firm deliverscutting-edge, strategic counselacross the entire lifecycle of FinTech ventures— from formation, licensing, regulation, product development, token issuances, litigation, and insolvency matters.

Key Areas of Practice:

• Licensing and regulation of Virtual Asset Trading Platforms (VATPs) / cryptocurrency exchanges
• Licensing and regulation of cryptocurrency money changers
• Advising on token offerings
• Drafting offering documents and white papers
• Issuing legal opinions for cryptocurrency offerings
• Formation of cryptocurrency investment funds and Marshall Islands DAOs
• Cryptocurrency block trades and escrow services
• Cryptocurrency fraud and recovery matters
• Regulatory advice on all aspects of the cryptocurrency market
• Licensing applications for money lenders, Money Service Operators and Stored Value Facilities (SVFs)
• Litigation in the fintech sector, addressing complex and novel legal and technical issues
• Insolvency in fintech

Blockchain, Tokenization & Web3 (BT3) – A Market-First Practice

Hauzen LLP is recognized as Hong Kong’s first full-service legal providerforBlockchain, Tokenization, and Web3 (BT3), offeringend-to-end solutionsfrom inception to dissolution.

Unlike conventional Technology, Media, and Telecommunications (TMT) practices, BT3 demands specialized legal and regulatory acumen—an area where Hauzen LLP stands out. The firm’s unique, multidisciplinary approach bridges the gap between cutting-edge technology and law, ensuring clients receive bespoke, future-proof solutions in this rapidly evolving space.

As blockchain technologyreshapes global commerce, Hauzen LLP remains at the forefront, guiding clients throughcomplex legal, regulatory, and commercial challenges

Regulatory & Licensing Excellence

Hauzen LLP’shighly regarded regulatory practiceis acornerstone of its FinTech leadership, particularly in licensingMoney Service Operators (MSOs), Stored Value Facilities (SVFs), OTC crypto exchanges, and money lendersin Hong Kong. The firm’sdeep regulatory insightsandclose engagement with policymakers and regulatorsensure clients achieveseamless approvalsin highly scrutinized environments.

Global Offshore Capabilities

Backed by amultijurisdictional teamof lawyers, Hauzen LLP providesseamless cross-border FinTech solutions, making it thepreferred advisor for international blockchain ventures and digital asset enterprises. Hauzen LLP’s lawyers are qualified in the following jurisdictions:

• Hong Kong SAR
• Singapore
• England and Wales
• New Zealand
• British Virgin Islands
• Marshall Islands
• New South Wales
• Mainland China
• California
• New York
• New Jersey