Led from Hong Kong by the ‘very client-focused’ Kristi Swartz and also able to leverage significant international resources throughout APAC, the Middle East, Europe and the US, DLA Piper has developed a very strong reputation for local and global stakeholders within the fintech sector. In this context, the ’solutions-driven’ Swartz has particular expertise within the virtual assets space, including for global digital assets exchanges on regulatory compliance/licensing advice relating to Hong Kong and the broader APAC and UAE region.
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Testimonials
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- 'They provide pragmatic and flexible advice.'
- 'They are particularly strong in advising on virtual asset regulation, licensing regimes, and compliance matters across multiple jurisdictions, including Hong Kong and the UAE. What makes this practice unique is their ability to act as a strategic partner, not just legal counsel.'
Key clients
- Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA)
- SoFi Securities (Hong Kong) Limited / SoFi Holdings (Hong Kong) Ltd
Work highlights
Advising VARA on the continued enhancement of its best-in-class virtual assets regulatory framework.
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Practice head
Kristi Swartz