Digital assets were historically largely unregulated. The growing interest in this asset class and the use of peer-to-peer networks have resulted in increased scrutiny by regulators on a global scale. With that comes the need for a skilled, future-minded legal team who offer trusted advice and counsel.
Our Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Group is at the forefront of the digital asset movement. As a national, full-service firm, our skilled team includes lawyers who practise in a variety of related specialties. This includes:
- corporate finance
- investment management
- derivatives
- registration and regulatory compliance
- FinTech
- anti-money laundering
- intellectual property
- technology
Our multidisciplinary approach makes us uniquely positioned to assist in a range of areas, including:
- coin or token offerings
- launching investment funds focused on digital assets and distributed ledger technologies
- advising custodians, dealers, clearing systems, exchanges, marketplaces and other service providers on the unique legal and regulatory issues in dealing with digital assets
We also work with our clients and their service providers to address the legal issues surrounding the use of distributed ledger technology, including:
- information management
- regulatory compliance
- intellectual property rights management
- developing smart contracts solutions
