This presentation will critically analyse the emerging trend in blockchain technology of security token offerings and secondary trading. The presentation will address the why, what and how of this new marketplace, and will cover:

• What are security tokens and what is a security token offering?
• What are the legal implications of conducting a security token offering?
• Why should we be interested in the advent of this technology-enabled offering?
• What are the use cases for tokenised securities?
• How is a security token offering conducted?
• What is the current status of this new area? What elements are needed for it to reach maturity?

We will look at whether tokenised securities are something bright, shiny and new, or whether it is a technology-enhanced form of dematerialised securities and asset securitisation we are already familiar with.

Date:            4 March 2019 (Monday)

Time:           12:30 – 2:00p.m. 

Venue:    The CUHK Graduate Law Centre, 2/F Bank of America Tower, Central

About the speaker:

Pádraig Walsh is a partner in the corporate practice of Tanner De Witt. Pádraig’s practice focusses on the technology sector. He has represented companies within specific verticals of fintech, insurtech, regtech, medtech, edutech, and cleantech. Pádraig’s practice also includes assisting clients on licensing, regulatory and compliance. His experience in this area has enabled him to advise clients on a number of innovative, complex fintech projects. He is at the forefront of advising on legal issues for emerging businesses using blockchain technology.