Jones Day is well versed in topics pertaining to cryptocurrencies, distributed ledger technology (DLT) and blockchain, this expertise is frequently called upon by financial institutions in the context of implementing innovative business models as well as matters pertaining to DLT-based platforms; as was recently demonstarted in the assistance with setting up various tokenisation platforms. Other clients include fintech companies, which the team assists with crypto broker licensing procedures. Practice heads Ivo Poslushny (private equity transactions and venture capital financing rounds) and Nick Wittek (blockchain, cryptocurrencies, financial market infrastructure) are the key contacts.
Testimonials
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- 'Expertise within the firm on a wide range of topics.'
- 'Flexibility even for smaller clients.'
- 'High quality results delivered on time.'
Key clients
- Bessemer Venture Partners
- DZ Bank AG
- FleetCor Technologies, Inc.
- 360X AG
- 360X Art AG
- Portag3 Ventures LP
Work highlights
- Advising 360X AG, a fintech company sponsored by Deutsche Börse and Commerzbank, on building a securitization/tokenization platform using distributed ledger technology/blockchain and a global trading venue for tokens.
- Advising DZ Bank on trading over-the-counter interest rate derivatives in the form of digital Smart Derivative Contracts (SDC) in Germany and Europe.
- Advising FleetCor Technologies, Inc. on the acquisition of Plugsurfing, a European provider of software and networks for electric vehicles. Plugsurfing offers a platform for the use of charging stations for electric vehicles from various operators in Europe.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Nick Wittek, Ivo Posluschny