19 December, 2019
Swartz, Binnersley & Associates is delighted to have been recognised as “One to Watch – Fintech Law Firm” by Regulation Asia at its Awards for Excellence hosted in Singapore on 13 November 2019. The Awards programme aims to annually recognise technology companies, service providers and market infrastructure institutions that have helped shape the regulatory landscape in Asia Pacific.
Brad Maclean, Regulation Asia’s Co-founder and CEO commented, “these awards recognise the continuing excellence of financial services instructions, market infrastructures, technology firms and service providers across the region in their work to ensure compliance with ever-changing and increasingly complex rules”.
Swartz, Binnersley & Associates was recognised by the judging panel for its achievements to date, and in anticipation of rapid growth in the next 12 months. The judges noted that as a newly established law firm, Swartz, Binnersley & Associates has developed a client base of sophisticated startups and established companies offering complex products looking to enter the Hong Kong market. By focusing on the fintech industry, the firm has positioned itself to contribute to a rapidly growing space with ever changing regulatory requirements. The firm’s work with AngelHub, the first licensed equity crowdfunding platform for professional investors in Hong Kong and prominent robo-advisors, crypto-exchanges and global financial technology firms was highlighted contributing to bringing real change to the market to push the boundaries of financial services.
Nigel Binnersley, partner, said “We are honoured to be recognised for our work in this space. It means a great deal to my partner, Kristi Swartz, who leads the fintech team, as well as the entire team at Swartz, Binnersley & Associates to be noted as a “firm to watch”. We give special thanks to the prestigious judging panel and a congratulations to Regulation Asia for curating a wonderful evening highlighting the excellent work across the Asia Pacific region”.
For more information about the awards visit: https://bit.ly/2Kpv7TA
