FinTech Legal
FinTech Guide 2024 : Singapore
Band 2
About
Provided by Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP
Dentons Rodyk has been a market leader in the area of FinTech, particularly in the area of blockchain, cryptocurrency and distributed ledger technology (DLT) in Singapore. We advise clients on matters including legal structuring, capital raisings, privacy and data protection, regulatory compliance and tax. Such clients include start-ups, digital token exchanges, digital asset derivative exchanges, digital token over-the-counter (OTC) dealers, stablecoin issuers, and venture capital and private equity funds.
We advise on capital raisings ranging from traditional venture fundraisings to token offerings by way of Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs), Security Token Offerings (STOs), or initial exchange offerings (IEOs) (collectively, “Token Offerings”). Given the multi-faceted nature of Token Offerings, we are equipped and have provided turnkey legal coverage to clients including advising on corporate structuring, data protection, tax, and regulatory compliance – including licensing, AML/CFT compliance, securities law compliance and marketing restrictions.
Chambers Review
Dentons Rodyk & Davidson's FinTech practice handles venture capital investments, payments regulatory compliance and tokenisation projects. The firm has particular expertise in blockchain and cryptocurrency.
Work Highlights
- Dentons advised Validus, a peer-to-peer lending platform, on its Series C fundraising round.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team had a good understanding of blockchain-related tech and operational issues, with good expertise over both regulatory and transactional fronts."
"The team had a good understanding of blockchain-related tech and operational issues, with good expertise over both regulatory and transactional fronts."
Notable Practitioners
Kenneth Oh is a senior partner in Dentons Rodyk & Davidson's blockchain and distributed ledger technology practice. Oh has an extensive background in corporate finance, M&A and capital markets.
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