Our team regularly re some of the most innovative startups and some of the largest legacy players in blockchain, digital ledger technology, and cryptocurrency.
Blockchain and Cryptocurrency
In response to the rapid adoption of blockchain and cryptocurrencies, the Government of India has begun efforts to strictly regulate the use of such digital assets. Members of our team have been advising some of the largest entities in this space since 2010, continuously adjusting business models to ensure compliance with the evolving regulatory framework.
From ICOs to large-scale enterprise adoption of blockchain technology, the team has seen it all!
Note on AML Obligations of Virtual Asset Service Providers
1. INTRODUCTION On the 7th of March 2023, the central government issued a notification that…
Non-Fungible Tokens: Legality, Money Laundering and Intellectual Property
INTRODUCTION Reproducibility is an inalienable attribute of digital content. The cost of reproduction and distribution…
Work Highlights
Advised a joint venture of 18 leading commercial banks in India (which control 95% of India’s trade finance business, including ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, State Bank of India, Standard Chartered Bank, Bank of Baroda, Kotak Mahindra, and Yes Bank etc.) on the implementation of a blockchain-focused trade finance platform.
Assisted a blockchain-based cybersecurity firm in evaluating regulatory risks associated with their market entry in India.
Advised a first-of-its-kind blockchain-powered platform (for a large consortium within the logistics and the shipping industry) with complex advisory on the India-specific laws and regulations that may affect the sharing of data through the platform between its participants.
Advised India's leading crypto exchange on risk mitigation strategies, as well as KYC/AML and onboarding – a matter which goes to the regulatory distrust of crypto exchanges.
Advised a blockchain-powered platform (for a large consortium within the logistics and shipping industry led by IBM and Maersk) on regulatory, intellectual property, data, technology, e-commerce, competition law, and customs-related matters in India.
Advised one of India's most disruptive crypto trading companies on multiple fundraises, compliance with RBI regulations on payments, and an investigation by the Police.
Advised one of the world’s largest private equity funds on multiple investments into crypto-assets in South-East Asia.
Advised India’s largest DeFi platform on multiple fundraises and assisted in identifying and mitigating regulatory concerns in India, Singapore, and the Cayman Islands.
Key Contacts
Mathew
Chacko
Chacko
Ankita
Hariramani
Hariramani
Soumitra
Ponkshe
Ponkshe
Vishal
Singh
Singh
