Cryptocurrency and blockchain related disputes are becoming increasingly common around the world. In order to effectively deal with these disputes, practitioners must be savvy about the new technologies and novel points of law involved.
In this seminar, David Joseph KC and Chan Wei Jian will draw upon their extensive experience in crypto-related litigation (including in litigation arising out of the collapse of the cryptocurrency derivatives trading platform FTX in November 2022) to discuss the key strategic considerations when embarking on a crypto case. In particular, they will discuss:
- Proprietary issues relating to cryptoassets
- Jurisdiction and choice of law as regards cryptoassets
- Frequently seen causes of action in crypto disputes
- Interim relief in relation to crypto disputes
This session is part of the SMU Law Academy “Recent Highlights” series. Designed with the busy practitioner in mind, this series provides participants with a convenient platform to obtain timely and practical bite-sized analysis of the latest developments in various areas of the law. The series will be taught by leading and experienced experts curated from academia and practice. Each topic in the series is distilled into a short-duration online webinar so that busy legal professionals can be effectively updated with the most material developments affecting their practice.
SPEAKERS
DAVID JOSEPH KC
David Joseph KC will be known to many practitioners in Singapore. He has appeared as lead advocate in Singapore’s Court of Appeal in the long running Astro Nusantara v FM case and more recently in the SICC Court of Appeal in Credit Agricole vs PPT Energy Trading Co Limited [2023] SGCA (I) 7. Over the last 18 months David has been acting for the receivers, provisional liquidators and now liquidators of one of the principal corporate assets holding monies linked to the Sam Bankman Fried/ FTX fraud. David is well known for his practice in international arbitration in England, Singapore and elsewhere. He is the author of Jurisdiction and Arbitration Agreements and their Enforcement (Sweet & Maxwell) and a co-author/ editor of Singapore International Arbitration (Lexis Nexis). He lives with his family in London and recently had his first book outside of law published, Burgenland, Village Secrets and the First Tremors of the Holocaust (Amberley 2023).
CHAN WEI JIAN
Chan Wei Jian is a commercial barrister with a particular interest in technology-related disputes, including matters relating to fintech, cryptocurrencies, and NFTs. He is ranked as a Tier 1 Leading Junior Barrister in the Legal 500 Crypto and Blockchain Assets category, and as an up and coming practitioner in the Chambers and Partners Commercial Dispute Resolution category. Wei Jian has been involved in some of the most significant cryptocurrency-related disputes, including aspects of the liquidation of FTX Digital Markets Limited in the Bahamas, and AA v Persons Unknown. In his spare time, Wei Jian is an avid photographer.
FEES
a. Registration Fee
Registration fee of S$163.50* (inclusive of GST) applies
b. Group Registration
Registration fee of S$147.15* (inclusive of GST) applies if there are at least 10 participants from the same organisation.
c. SMU Alumni (LLB / JD / LLM graduates)
Registration fee of S$147.15* (inclusive of GST) applies for SMU LLB/ JD/ LLM Alumni
*Please note that there will be no refund of any fees should the participant cancel the registration/ fail to attend the event. However, registration is transferable. Notice of any change in participant should be sent to the Academy via email: smulawacademy@smu.edu.sg, by 27 March 2024.
SMU Law Academy reserves the right to cancel or postpone any event. In such case, we will arrange for the refund of fees paid.
