FinTech Legal - Singapore
What the team is known for
OC Queen Street has particular strength in digital payments, and acts for global technology and e-commerce companies. OC Queen Street also works with investment funds and companies on fund-raising transactions in Singapore.
Strengths
"The team are open-minded in accepting and understanding complex business logics, and can simplify the issues by legal analysis. They always try to start with the purpose and logic behind the surface of business operations, and provide advice to serve the goals."
"OC is one of the firms in Singapore that understands how to balance emerging tech spaces like Web3 and blockchain with the regulatory needs of operating here. They are super flexible in matching their working styles with that of startups, and I strongly recommend them to any emerging startups in Singapore."
Work highlights
OC Queen Street advised Shein Group, a global fast fashion retailer, on the regulatory implications of its e-money and e-voucher schemes.
Notable practitioners
Koh Chia Ling is a director at OC Queen Street. Koh handles matters relating to digital innovation and investments. He is well regarded for advising startups on tokenisation projects. "Chia Ling is someone we have worked with a lot and he constantly provides strong levels of service. He is very practical in his advice, focusing on balancing commercial aspects with legal aspects."