The practice at gunnercooke LLP boasts a number of cryptoasset specialists, supporting a significant portion of successful UK FCA crypto registrations and providing a mix of regulatory, legal, and operational guidance. The team represents a diverse array of clients across payments, crypto exchanges and platforms, DeFi and DAO innovators, lenders, and fund managers, and has notably assisted in drafting the cryptoasset regulatory frameworks for several developing countries. Valued by clients for his ‘guidance and sage counsel’, practice head James Burnie advises across financial services and contributes to key regulatory developments across the UK, EU, Africa, and Asia, including UK frameworks for DAOs. Kathryn Dodds focuses on DAOs, fundraising, and Web3 disputes, while Olga Antonova brings strong technical depth in blockchain corporate governance, licensing, and security token frameworks.
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‘We are in the digital asset space, which is a rapidly evolving area, especially when it comes to regulations. gunnercooke are able to supply lawyers with the required knowledge and expertise of our industry, combined with the expertise in regulatory law. ’
‘James Burnie has been invaluable to us in our journey from small start-up to fully-fledged mature business, and has been with us every step of the way. His guidance and sage counsel have allowed us to grow and flourish in our industry sector.'
Key clients
- Astana Financial Services Authority of Khazakstan
- Financial Services Commission of the Government of Mauritius
Work highlights
Assisting the Astana Financial Services Authority in drafting its legal and regulatory framework for digital assets for Kazakhstan.
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James Burnie, Kathryn Dodds, Olga Antonova