Blockchain technology is poised to transform the way companies in virtually all sectors do business. Organizations seeking to leverage the innovation need to understand both the technology underpinning the industry and the legal and regulatory framework in which it operates. That’s where we come in.
Industry participants at every stage of growth – including early-stage startups, key blockchain innovators, cryptocurrency exchanges, investment funds and financial institutions – turn to our interdisciplinary team to guide them successfully through its evolving legal landscape. Drawing on our regulatory experience and industry connections, we provide incisive, strategic advice to help you manage the risks inherent in this space and exploit its opportunities.
At the forefront of developments in the industry, we work regularly with both regulatory authorities and blockchain pioneers, including advising the world’s first peer-to-peer capital network using blockchain applications. Our capabilities extend to the full spectrum of blockchain-related matters, from corporate formation, initial coin offerings and CSA sandbox applications to tax structuring, anti-money laundering compliance and capital market transactions. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, an investor or an enterprise in this emerging space, we put our blockchain experience to work for you.
Acting as Canadian counsel for tZERO.com, the financial technology subsidiary of Overstock.com, in its USD$250-million offering of security tokens using blockchain technology by way of a Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE).
Acted for Equibit Group Ltd., a blockchain development company focused on building a decentralized securities network that facilitates the issuance and transfer of securities on the blockchain.
