[Webinar] Cryptocurrencies as Property: Reflections from a Landmark Hong Kong Court Case

Overview

The Hong Kong High Court has declared cryptocurrencies as property and capable of being held on trust, aligning with other common law jurisdictions. This webinar will explore the practical implications of this decision regarding the proprietary nature of digital assets and the regulatory considerations surrounding cryptocurrencies.

This topic will be relevant to the securities and investment industry as Hong Kong aims to become a hub for digital assets.

Content

The panel discussion will cover the following key topics:
- A summary of the court ruling
- Practical and legal implications
- Relevance to financial practitioners
- Horizon-spotting as to where it might go from here

Who should attend

The webinar is designed for asset managers, wealth managers, financial advisors, VA-related practitioners, and compliance officers.

Speaker/Course Instructor

Mark LIN

Mark Lin is an exceptional litigator who specialises in finding effective solutions for his clients. He has been utilising this approach since the 1990s, and particularly focuses on aiding those in the financial services and multimedia sectors. Mark is highly experienced in handling cross-border crises and investigations, and has advocated for clients in international arbitrations across various locations. Mark is recognised for his work in commercial dispute resolution and contentious regulatory investigations by leading legal directories such as Chambers and Legal 500. He has been a partner at Hogan Lovells since 2003 and is also a fellow of the Hong Kong Securities Institute.

Byron PHILLIPS

Byron Phillips is a skilled disputes lawyer based in Hong Kong with over 10 years of experience in resolving crises for clients. He specialises in handling complex arbitration, financial services litigation and investigations, white collar crime and fraud, insolvency litigation, and professional liability disputes. Byron also has a keen interest and experience in cybersecurity, data privacy, technology-related litigation, and advising private capital investors on regulatory considerations. He is a member of the Hogan Lovells Crisis Leadership Team, a global practice for crisis management.

Hoi Yu SUEN

Hoi Yu is an associate in Hogan Lovells' Dispute Resolution group in Hong Kong. She specialises in commercial litigation related to technology, cross-border insolvency, directors' duties, and shareholder disputes. Hoi Yu has experience in contentious proceedings across Hong Kong, Mainland China, and England & Wales. She also advises financial institutions on regulatory compliance and investigations in Hong Kong, with particular interest in the implications of digital assets.

Details

Code

TSBAW23000501

Date & Time

Monday, 19 Jun 2023 (12:20PM - 1:20PM)

Venue

Virtual Platform

Relevant Subject

Type 1 - Dealing in securities

Type 4 - Advising on securities

Type 9 - Asset management

Regulatory Compliance