FinTech Legal (International Firms) - China
What the Team is Known For
DLA Piper is strong internationally on technology, media and telecommunications matters, as well as FinTech mandates. It advises clients, including multinational technology corporations and global financial institutions, on e-payments, stored value facilities, and data protection and privacy matters, among others.
Strengths
"DLA Piper have excellent technical ability and skills. They have a high level of business acumen, which means their advice is legally sound and commercially actionable."
"Web3 and crypto is a very complex environment, and even without clear precedent and guidelines, DLA have been able to navigate the grey areas with clarity."
"DLA have deep experience in the field, having been a pioneer. They have close relationships with regulators and industry developments locally, regionally and even globally."
"DLA Piper's team have a deep understanding of the virtual asset industry. The team are always willing to explore different solutions to support clients' new ideas and models."
Work Highlights
DLA Piper advised China Asset Management on achieving licensing approval for the launch of its virtual asset spot ETFs in Hong Kong.
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. "Kristi is one of the most business-savvy legal professionals I have worked with. She has the ability to actually understand the business context and dynamic." "Kristi's willingness to support us in an unpredictable and ambiguous environment has been been outstanding."