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Lawyers at the cutting edge of digital transformation
Companies and private investors are increasingly seeking to capitalise on digital opportunities. Today, holding cryptocurrencies on a blockchain is becoming as commonplace as having cash in the bank. But digital transformation isn’t just about tech and Web 3.0: there are legal implications to consider. These tend to be multi-faceted, cutting across compliance, data privacy, cyber security, employment, tax, antitrust, estate planning and other legal areas. And the rules can change quickly as the digital landscape evolves.
A team dedicated to everything digital
Integrated and dynamic, our Digital offer is a single team of legal professionals from a wide range of disciplines, all of whom combine in-depth knowledge of traditional areas of law with a comprehensive understanding of digital services, their opportunities and their legal implications. Our expertise spans all of our practice areas including intellectual property, compliance, IT, data privacy, commercial, corporate and employment. Our Digital service is designed to break down traditional law firm practice area boundaries to give you holistic, joined-up legal advice.
Services for private individuals
All of us have at least part of our lives online and in digital assets such as emails, social media profiles, cryptocurrency and online bank accounts, to name just a few. The law recognises that digital assets can be owned. However, there is no consistency between assets and you may find that some of your most valuable assets are mere licences to use a third-party provider’s service. This has significant consequences when attempting to access, manage and transfer digital assets after death.
We represent wealthy individuals who are looking for comprehensive advice regarding their digital assets, investments and reputations, with a particular focus on what will happen to these assets when they die.
With ever-growing increase of our ‘digital’ footprint, the legal and taxation treatment of digital assets is also becoming increasingly unknown. Collyer Bristow’s Tax and Estate Planning team have long been following this trend and have industry leading expertise. The team can provide estate planning advice for online (banking and trading) accounts, email accounts, online profiles (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram) photos stored in the cloud etc. to ensure smooth transition. Succession and tax planning in regard to financial investments such as Crypto, NFTs. Assisting the emerging wealth client who have made their wealth via an online presence, ensuring appropriate legal structuring (wills/LPAs/Trusts) measures are in place in case of incapacity or death.
Nigel BrahamsPartner - Head of Financial Services
+44 20 7470 4434+44 7958 466786nigel.brahams@collyerbristow.com
Patrick WheelerPartner - Head of IP & Data Protection
+44 20 7470 4432+44 7786 962089patrick.wheeler@collyerbristow.com
Digitalisation work highlights
Advising a commodity derivatives platform
We advised a commodity derivatives platform, on the regulatory and commercial aspects of managing its platform. In particular we provided perimeter regulatory guidance as to whether the platform could be undertaking regulated activities in various scenarios, in order to conduct brokerage of potentially exempt products. We also had to consider whether its activities could be interpreted as operating a trading venue.
Led by:
Advising a crypto currency trading platform
We advised a central Europe-based client building a platform offering access to artificial-intelligence powered crypto currency trading tools, on UK regulation regarding ICOs and token sales.
Led by:
Advising a financial research provider
We advised a financial research provider on regulatory issues of offering investment research.
Led by:
Advising a leading FX provider on their terms of business
We updated the terms of business of a leading FX provider to ensure compliance with the latest law and regulation.
Led by:
Advising a wine platform
We advised a wine platform on their online terms and conditions and related documentation.
Led by:
Advising on a project to issue music NFTs
We advised Goldreel on their project to issue NFTs representing new music.
Led by:
Advising on crypto trading terms of business
We advised a brokerage house introducing crypto trading offering to clients.
Led by:
Advising on sale of translation tech business to Japanese conglomerate
We advised on the sale of GlobaLexicon, a translation technology business to a Japanese conglomerate.
Led by:
Advising the funding for cross-channel information platform
We advised on the ‘Series A’ funding of a company operating a cross-channel platform for secure authentication and information exchange for the banking, government, healthcare, e-commerce sectors.
Led by:
ICO for Stablecoin project
We advised a Japanese based client on the legal and regulatory aspects in regards to raising funds via an initial coin offering (ICO) for its Stablecoin project.
Led by:
Providing commercial advice to a leading start-up bank
We advise a leading start-up online bank on an on-going basis on multiple commercial matters including terms and conditions, services agreements, influencer agreements and others.
Led by:
Providing ICO corporate and regulatory advice
We advised a leading provider of regulatory services in the crypto space on a range of corporate and regulatory matters, including the regulatory impact of selling initial coin offerings (ICOs) into the UK market, various block trades in crypto currencies, and assorted corporate structure matters, including debt, ICO and equity financing.
Led by:
Providing regulatory advice to a crypto market maker
We advised a crypto market maker on the regulatory aspects of doing business in the UK.
Led by:
Providing regulatory advice to a real estate research provider
We advised a leading real estate research provider on a range of regulatory and commercial issues.
Led by:
Supporting a social network’s acquisition process
We advised Tokenise Stock Exchange on its acquisition by social network, Vero.
Led by:
Supporting the investment into a leading AML provider
We advised on the investment into a leading AML provider in the crypto space by a venture capital fund.
Led by:
Spotlight
E-Commerce Agreements
As the opportunities for digital businesses grow, so does the legislation. E-commerce regulations, distance selling regulations, consumer protection from unfair trading, electronic marketing regulations, GDPR and their international equivalents – all these regulations need to be complied with before you can sell online.
We specialise in helping businesses navigate the complex area of e-commerce law, including the additional complexities associated with operating your businesses in foreign countries over the web. Our advice includes:
- Website and mobile app development agreements
- Hosting agreements
- IT services contracts
- Software licence agreements
- Terms and conditions of sale to consumers, including cooling-off periods and cancellation
- Website terms of use
- Protecting intellectual property on the site (images, content, artwork)
- Privacy and cookies policies
- Data processing agreements and agreements governing international transfers of personal data
- Contracting with overseas customers, clients and suppliers
- Compliance with industry-specific regulatory requirements, such as secondary ticketing for events
- Agreements for platforms acting as an online intermediary service
- Harmonisation between your terms of business and other commercial contracts, such as distribution agreements.
Our commercial solicitors have experience drafting all types of e-commerce agreements, with a thorough understanding of laws relating to online trading. Whatever your commercial objectives, we are confident we have a solution that achieves the dual goals of preserving the customer experience while ensuring your company is well protected from risk.
Spotlight
FinTech
Our practice advises a diverse client base including challenger banks, peer-to-peer e-payment vehicles, Forex companies and those utilising Blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies.
We regularly advise companies and projects looking to raise funds via Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) and Security Token Offerings (STOs) in regard to UK law and FCA regulation and the contractual relationship between those offering the token and the token holder. We have particular expertise advising on corporate, commercial, data protection, and intellectual property issues and resolving disputes.
We understand that, in this space, simple is better. We keep our approach light touch, focusing only on what needs to be done to secure the best result as quickly as possible, freeing you up to focus on the progression of your business.
Services
We help businesses & individuals in complex digital issues including:
Games
The Games sector is booming and with it, the commercial, regulatory and legal challenges that set this sector apart from other industries in the UK. Those operating in this area need an in-depth understanding of advanced technology, media rights and investment issues as well as advice on more general company and commercial topics. It’s a fast-moving sector, and you need legal advice that can keep pace with the diverse range of issues at play.
Drawn from specialist lawyers across all of our practice areas, our dedicated videogaming team regularly advises clients on the full spectrum of issues that arise for businesses within the industry. Our services include:
- Protecting your core game assets, content and IP
- Advising on software development, licensing and distribution
- Drafting and negotiating a wide variety of commercial agreements and licences
- Investment into your business or the acquisition of targets
- Technical and regulatory compliance (including AI development, lootboxes, microtransactions and content compliance)
- Consumer law compliance, including regulatory considerations in retail
- Media and broadcasting
- Advertising regulations and adtech compliance
- Child welfare, age restrictions and online safety
- Image rights and reputation management
- Cybersecurity
- Data protection
- Disputes and litigation
Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the way we do business. From chatbots and natural language processing to smart factories and robotics, AI can help businesses automate and optimise processes. But it also presents a wide range of legal challenges and questions, especially in areas of compliance and data privacy. Can works created by AI be protected? How do you handle security, ensuring that an individual’s data-privacy rights are protected? Who is liable for the information generated by AI chatbots? What are the employment consequences if the use of AI results in redundancy, unintentional discrimination or a bias in your hiring practices?
Navigating regulatory compliance, liability risk, privacy, governance and ownership rights calls for a knowledgeable, experienced team. Collaborating with clients across the AI ecosystem—and covering all legal services that touch on AI—we can help you make the most of these game-changing technologies while staying alive to both the commercial issues that surround the use of AI and an ever-increasing array of global regulations.
From the procurement and contracting of AI-enabled services to intellectual property strategies, data management, ethics and cybersecurity, our specialist team has you covered.
Cryptocurrencies
We have a flourishing FinTech practice acting across the breadth of business stages from start-up, through rapid growth and to exit. Working with a wide range of companies, entrepreneurs, investors and venture capitalists, we understand the challenges they face, and offer a uniquely tailored service.
Our practice advises a diverse client base including challenger banks, peer-to-peer e-payment vehicles, Forex companies, high net worth individuals and those utilising Blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies and digital assets.
We regularly advise companies and projects looking to raise funds via Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) and Security Token Offerings (STOs) in regards to UK law and FCA regulation and the contractual relationship between those offering the token and the token holder. We have particular expertise advising on corporate, commercial, data protection, intellectual property issues and in resolving disputes around digital assets.
We understand that, in this space, simple is better. We keep our approach light touch, focusing only on what needs to be done to secure the best result as quickly as possible, freeing you up to focus on the progression of your business.
The Metaverse
From gaming to commerce to the workplace, the metaverse is making waves everywhere. We proactively support the next generation of tech-enabled businesses to capitalise fully on the opportunities being presented by the dynamic virtual spaces enabled while mitigating vulnerabilities and legal risks.
By definition, the metaverse is borderless—a meeting point for multiple technologies, platforms, software, peripherals and interfaces, as well as blockchain for acquiring digital assets like NFTs. This is often at odds with the territorial nature of IP laws. It’s important to work with a legal team that understands the commercial challenges and grey areas when operating in the virtual worlds sector.
Cutting across conventional practice areas, our metaverse team advises on regulation, commercial contracts, funding, cybersecurity, software development, software licensing, intellectual property, privacy and data protection, digital design/ Online Choice Architecture issues, online safety, real estate, taxation and more. Clients trust us to ensure that all elements of their metaverse operations are legally sound to help them take advantage of fast-moving developments in this space.
Quick glance: publications
- Estate planning for digital assets
- Planning with crypto assets
- Non-fungible tokens (NFTs)
- Lasting power of attorney and digital assets
- CRYPTO & DIGITAL ASSETS:An introduction to our services - An introduction to our services
- Financial services
- Fintech explained:Electronic Money Agents and Distributors - Electronic Money Agents and Distributors
- How are your cryptoassets taxed?
- Fintech explained:Banks vs EMIs - Banks vs EMIs
- Fintech explained:What is E-Money? - What is E-Money?
- Decrypting a digital world
Digitalisation Publications
Estate planning for digital assets
Fundamentally, digital assets are the possessions you access on a digital device. These assets are normally stored online and accessed via a personal online account run by a third-party provider. How should you manage these assets?
Planning with crypto assets
It is increasingly important for individuals to understand how crypto assets are taxed, both in life and on death, and ensure the consideration of crypto assets in succession planning.
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs)
What are NFTs? How are NFTs taxed during an individual’s lifetime and subsequently on death? How can we ensure access for attorneys and personal representatives whilst guaranteeing security for these high-value assets?
Lasting power of attorney and digital assets
The choice of attorney and informing them of your wishes is particularly vital when considering digital assets. The pertinency of this is increased with more valuable assets such as cryptocurrency.
CRYPTO & DIGITAL ASSETS:An introduction to our services - An introduction to our services
An overview of the services and expertise provided by our flourishing FinTech practice, working with entrepreneurs, SMEs, investors and venture capitalists across the breadth of business stages from start-up, through rapid growth and to exit.
Financial services
An overview of our services within the financial services sector, ranging from corporate finance, lending, and restructuring, to funding, regulation, and the pursuit of high value and complex claims against financial institutions.
Fintech explained:Electronic Money Agents and Distributors - Electronic Money Agents and Distributors
This explainer guide examines the differences between a bank and an Electronic Money Institution (EMI), and the methods used to safeguard funds with the Electronic Money Regulations (EMR).
How are your cryptoassets taxed?
Guidance for individuals who hold cryptoassets, explaining what taxes they may need to pay, and what records they need to keep. Also included is information for businesses and companies about the tax treatment of cryptoasset transactions.
Fintech explained:Banks vs EMIs - Banks vs EMIs
This guide explains the differences between a bank and an Electronic Money Institution (EMI), and the methods used to safeguard funds with the Electronic Money Regulations (EMR).
Fintech explained:What is E-Money? - What is E-Money?
This guide explains what is meant by ‘E-Money’, who issues it and how it is used.
Decrypting a digital world
An overview of some of the key areas of interest in relation to cryptoassets, their legal treatment in the UK, and how they should be considered in tax and estate planning.
Digitalisation insights
Events
Financial Services Update Seminar: AI, Crypto Disputes & ESGFinancial Services Update Seminar: AI, Crypto Disputes & ESG
Read more
Videos
Demystifying digital assets and English insolvency lawDemystifying digital assets and English insolvency law
Watch now
Longer Reads
Welcoming a new player – what investment means for your gaming businessWelcoming a new player – what investment means for your gaming business
Read more
Longer Reads
How fair are new crypto financial promotion rules?How fair are new crypto financial promotion rules?
Read more
Shorter Reads
AI: The next Industrial Revolution?AI: The next Industrial Revolution?
Read more
Longer Reads
Regulators respond to government’s ‘pro-innovation approach to AI regulation’Regulators respond to government’s ‘pro-innovation approach to AI regulation’
Read more
Longer Reads
The Power of the Human Touch – the use of artificial intelligence in employmentThe Power of the Human Touch – the use of artificial intelligence in employment
Read more
Shorter Reads
Crypto exchanges ordered to help trace stolen assetsCrypto exchanges ordered to help trace stolen assets
Read more
Longer Reads
AI in Financial Services: Update on best practice for firmsAI in Financial Services: Update on best practice for firms
Read more
Shorter Reads
US sanctions imposed against “crypto mixer”US sanctions imposed against “crypto mixer”
Read more
Videos
Digital assets law and regulation- time for an update?Digital assets law and regulation- time for an update?
Watch now
Shorter Reads
UK will tighten the regulation of cryptoassets this yearUK will tighten the regulation of cryptoassets this year
Read more
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Digitalisation key contacts
- robert.watson@collyerbristow.comRobert
WatsonSenior Associate
Talk to Robert about Commercial, Corporate and Digital
Digitalisation
Digitalisation
Breaking down traditional law firm practice area boundaries
The world is transforming faster than ever before. Across many sectors, traditional business models have either been or are being disrupted by digital innovation, paving the way for new opportunities and changing “the way that things are done.”
Key contact
Robert Watson
Senior Associate
The Team
Our lawyers have the expertise and experience to provide you with creative, personalised solutions in a clear and understandable way.
Our Publications
Discover a wealth of invaluable guidance in the form of guides and brochures written by our expert lawyers.
Our insights
Discover the latest insights and thought leadership from our team of legal experts.
Lawyers at the cutting edge of digital transformation
Companies and private investors are increasingly seeking to capitalise on digital opportunities. Today, holding cryptocurrencies on a blockchain is becoming as commonplace as having cash in the bank. But digital transformation isn’t just about tech and Web 3.0: there are legal implications to consider. These tend to be multi-faceted, cutting across compliance, data privacy, cyber security, employment, tax, antitrust, estate planning and other legal areas. And the rules can change quickly as the digital landscape evolves.
A team dedicated to everything digital
Integrated and dynamic, our Digital offer is a single team of legal professionals from a wide range of disciplines, all of whom combine in-depth knowledge of traditional areas of law with a comprehensive understanding of digital services, their opportunities and their legal implications. Our expertise spans all of our practice areas including intellectual property, compliance, IT, data privacy, commercial, corporate and employment. Our Digital service is designed to break down traditional law firm practice area boundaries to give you holistic, joined-up legal advice.
Services for private individuals
All of us have at least part of our lives online and in digital assets such as emails, social media profiles, cryptocurrency and online bank accounts, to name just a few. The law recognises that digital assets can be owned. However, there is no consistency between assets and you may find that some of your most valuable assets are mere licences to use a third-party provider’s service. This has significant consequences when attempting to access, manage and transfer digital assets after death.
We represent wealthy individuals who are looking for comprehensive advice regarding their digital assets, investments and reputations, with a particular focus on what will happen to these assets when they die.
With ever-growing increase of our ‘digital’ footprint, the legal and taxation treatment of digital assets is also becoming increasingly unknown. Collyer Bristow’s Tax and Estate Planning team have long been following this trend and have industry leading expertise. The team can provide estate planning advice for online (banking and trading) accounts, email accounts, online profiles (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram) photos stored in the cloud etc. to ensure smooth transition. Succession and tax planning in regard to financial investments such as Crypto, NFTs. Assisting the emerging wealth client who have made their wealth via an online presence, ensuring appropriate legal structuring (wills/LPAs/Trusts) measures are in place in case of incapacity or death.
Robert WatsonSenior Associate
View Robert Watson's profileCameron CreesAssociate
View Cameron Crees's profileMette Marie KennedySenior Associate
View Mette Marie Kennedy's profileNigel BrahamsPartner - Head of Financial Services
View Nigel Brahams's profileNikhil VyasAssociate
View Nikhil Vyas's profilePatrick WheelerPartner - Head of IP & Data Protection
View Patrick Wheeler's profileDigitalisation work highlights
Advising a commodity derivatives platform
We advised a commodity derivatives platform, on the regulatory and commercial aspects of managing its platform. In particular we provided perimeter regulatory guidance as to whether the platform could be undertaking regulated activities in various scenarios, in order to conduct brokerage of potentially exempt products. We also had to consider whether its activities could be interpreted as operating a trading venue.
Led by:
Advising a crypto currency trading platform
We advised a central Europe-based client building a platform offering access to artificial-intelligence powered crypto currency trading tools, on UK regulation regarding ICOs and token sales.
Led by:
Advising a financial research provider
We advised a financial research provider on regulatory issues of offering investment research.
Led by:
Advising a leading FX provider on their terms of business
We updated the terms of business of a leading FX provider to ensure compliance with the latest law and regulation.
Led by:
Advising a wine platform
We advised a wine platform on their online terms and conditions and related documentation.
Led by:
Advising on a project to issue music NFTs
We advised Goldreel on their project to issue NFTs representing new music.
Led by:
Advising on crypto trading terms of business
We advised a brokerage house introducing crypto trading offering to clients.
Led by:
Advising on sale of translation tech business to Japanese conglomerate
We advised on the sale of GlobaLexicon, a translation technology business to a Japanese conglomerate.
Led by:
Advising the funding for cross-channel information platform
We advised on the ‘Series A’ funding of a company operating a cross-channel platform for secure authentication and information exchange for the banking, government, healthcare, e-commerce sectors.
Led by:
ICO for Stablecoin project
We advised a Japanese based client on the legal and regulatory aspects in regards to raising funds via an initial coin offering (ICO) for its Stablecoin project.
Led by:
Providing commercial advice to a leading start-up bank
We advise a leading start-up online bank on an on-going basis on multiple commercial matters including terms and conditions, services agreements, influencer agreements and others.
Led by:
Providing ICO corporate and regulatory advice
We advised a leading provider of regulatory services in the crypto space on a range of corporate and regulatory matters, including the regulatory impact of selling initial coin offerings (ICOs) into the UK market, various block trades in crypto currencies, and assorted corporate structure matters, including debt, ICO and equity financing.
Led by:
Providing regulatory advice to a crypto market maker
We advised a crypto market maker on the regulatory aspects of doing business in the UK.
Led by:
Providing regulatory advice to a real estate research provider
We advised a leading real estate research provider on a range of regulatory and commercial issues.
Led by:
Supporting a social network’s acquisition process
We advised Tokenise Stock Exchange on its acquisition by social network, Vero.
Led by:
Supporting the investment into a leading AML provider
We advised on the investment into a leading AML provider in the crypto space by a venture capital fund.
Led by:
SPOTLIGHT
E-Commerce Agreementsopen
As the opportunities for digital businesses grow, so does the legislation. E-commerce regulations, distance selling regulations, consumer protection from unfair trading, electronic marketing regulations, GDPR and their international equivalents – all these regulations need to be complied with before you can sell online.
We specialise in helping businesses navigate the complex area of e-commerce law, including the additional complexities associated with operating your businesses in foreign countries over the web. Our advice includes:
- Website and mobile app development agreements
- Hosting agreements
- IT services contracts
- Software licence agreements
- Terms and conditions of sale to consumers, including cooling-off periods and cancellation
- Website terms of use
- Protecting intellectual property on the site (images, content, artwork)
- Privacy and cookies policies
- Data processing agreements and agreements governing international transfers of personal data
- Contracting with overseas customers, clients and suppliers
- Compliance with industry-specific regulatory requirements, such as secondary ticketing for events
- Agreements for platforms acting as an online intermediary service
- Harmonisation between your terms of business and other commercial contracts, such as distribution agreements.
Our commercial solicitors have experience drafting all types of e-commerce agreements, with a thorough understanding of laws relating to online trading. Whatever your commercial objectives, we are confident we have a solution that achieves the dual goals of preserving the customer experience while ensuring your company is well protected from risk.
FinTechopen
Our practice advises a diverse client base including challenger banks, peer-to-peer e-payment vehicles, Forex companies and those utilising Blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies.
We regularly advise companies and projects looking to raise funds via Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) and Security Token Offerings (STOs) in regard to UK law and FCA regulation and the contractual relationship between those offering the token and the token holder. We have particular expertise advising on corporate, commercial, data protection, and intellectual property issues and resolving disputes.
We understand that, in this space, simple is better. We keep our approach light touch, focusing only on what needs to be done to secure the best result as quickly as possible, freeing you up to focus on the progression of your business.
Games
The Games sector is booming and with it, the commercial, regulatory and legal challenges that set this sector apart from other industries in the UK. Those operating in this area need an in-depth understanding of advanced technology, media rights and investment issues as well as advice on more general company and commercial topics. It’s a fast-moving sector, and you need legal advice that can keep pace with the diverse range of issues at play.
Drawn from specialist lawyers across all of our practice areas, our dedicated videogaming team regularly advises clients on the full spectrum of issues that arise for businesses within the industry. Our services include:
- Protecting your core game assets, content and IP
- Advising on software development, licensing and distribution
- Drafting and negotiating a wide variety of commercial agreements and licences
- Investment into your business or the acquisition of targets
- Technical and regulatory compliance (including AI development, lootboxes, microtransactions and content compliance)
- Consumer law compliance, including regulatory considerations in retail
- Media and broadcasting
- Advertising regulations and adtech compliance
- Child welfare, age restrictions and online safety
- Image rights and reputation management
- Cybersecurity
- Data protection
- Disputes and litigation
Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the way we do business. From chatbots and natural language processing to smart factories and robotics, AI can help businesses automate and optimise processes. But it also presents a wide range of legal challenges and questions, especially in areas of compliance and data privacy. Can works created by AI be protected? How do you handle security, ensuring that an individual’s data-privacy rights are protected? Who is liable for the information generated by AI chatbots? What are the employment consequences if the use of AI results in redundancy, unintentional discrimination or a bias in your hiring practices?
Navigating regulatory compliance, liability risk, privacy, governance and ownership rights calls for a knowledgeable, experienced team. Collaborating with clients across the AI ecosystem—and covering all legal services that touch on AI—we can help you make the most of these game-changing technologies while staying alive to both the commercial issues that surround the use of AI and an ever-increasing array of global regulations.
From the procurement and contracting of AI-enabled services to intellectual property strategies, data management, ethics and cybersecurity, our specialist team has you covered.
Cryptocurrencies
We have a flourishing FinTech practice acting across the breadth of business stages from start-up, through rapid growth and to exit. Working with a wide range of companies, entrepreneurs, investors and venture capitalists, we understand the challenges they face, and offer a uniquely tailored service.
Our practice advises a diverse client base including challenger banks, peer-to-peer e-payment vehicles, Forex companies, high net worth individuals and those utilising Blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies and digital assets.
We regularly advise companies and projects looking to raise funds via Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) and Security Token Offerings (STOs) in regards to UK law and FCA regulation and the contractual relationship between those offering the token and the token holder. We have particular expertise advising on corporate, commercial, data protection, intellectual property issues and in resolving disputes around digital assets.
We understand that, in this space, simple is better. We keep our approach light touch, focusing only on what needs to be done to secure the best result as quickly as possible, freeing you up to focus on the progression of your business.
The Metaverse
From gaming to commerce to the workplace, the metaverse is making waves everywhere. We proactively support the next generation of tech-enabled businesses to capitalise fully on the opportunities being presented by the dynamic virtual spaces enabled while mitigating vulnerabilities and legal risks.
By definition, the metaverse is borderless—a meeting point for multiple technologies, platforms, software, peripherals and interfaces, as well as blockchain for acquiring digital assets like NFTs. This is often at odds with the territorial nature of IP laws. It’s important to work with a legal team that understands the commercial challenges and grey areas when operating in the virtual worlds sector.
Cutting across conventional practice areas, our metaverse team advises on regulation, commercial contracts, funding, cybersecurity, software development, software licensing, intellectual property, privacy and data protection, digital design/ Online Choice Architecture issues, online safety, real estate, taxation and more. Clients trust us to ensure that all elements of their metaverse operations are legally sound to help them take advantage of fast-moving developments in this space.
Digitalisation Publications
- Estate planning for digital assets
- Planning with crypto assets
- Non-fungible tokens (NFTs)
- Lasting power of attorney and digital assets
- CRYPTO & DIGITAL ASSETS:An introduction to our services - An introduction to our services
- Financial services
- Fintech explained:Electronic Money Agents and Distributors - Electronic Money Agents and Distributors
- How are your cryptoassets taxed?
- Fintech explained:Banks vs EMIs - Banks vs EMIs
- Fintech explained:What is E-Money? - What is E-Money?
- Decrypting a digital world
Digitalisation insights
Events
Financial Services Update Seminar: AI, Crypto Disputes & ESGFinancial Services Update Seminar: AI, Crypto Disputes & ESG
Read more
Videos
Demystifying digital assets and English insolvency lawDemystifying digital assets and English insolvency law
Watch now
Longer Reads
Welcoming a new player – what investment means for your gaming businessWelcoming a new player – what investment means for your gaming business
Read more
Longer Reads
How fair are new crypto financial promotion rules?How fair are new crypto financial promotion rules?
Read more
Shorter Reads
AI: The next Industrial Revolution?AI: The next Industrial Revolution?
Read more
Longer Reads
Regulators respond to government’s ‘pro-innovation approach to AI regulation’Regulators respond to government’s ‘pro-innovation approach to AI regulation’
Read more
Longer Reads
The Power of the Human Touch – the use of artificial intelligence in employmentThe Power of the Human Touch – the use of artificial intelligence in employment
Read more
Shorter Reads
Crypto exchanges ordered to help trace stolen assetsCrypto exchanges ordered to help trace stolen assets
Read more
Longer Reads
AI in Financial Services: Update on best practice for firmsAI in Financial Services: Update on best practice for firms
Read more
Shorter Reads
US sanctions imposed against “crypto mixer”US sanctions imposed against “crypto mixer”
Read more
Videos
Digital assets law and regulation- time for an update?Digital assets law and regulation- time for an update?
Watch now
Shorter Reads
UK will tighten the regulation of cryptoassets this yearUK will tighten the regulation of cryptoassets this year
Read more
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