IBA Annual Litigation Forum
8 May - 10 May 2019
Session information
Committee(s)
Dispute Resolution Section
(Lead)
Legal Practice Division
(Lead)
Litigation Committee
(Lead)
Description
Around the world, the emergence of cryptocurrencies has raised a host of novel legal issues. Some authors refer to them (and their underlying technology) as the ‘internet of money’, due to their highly disruptive effect. While some jurisdictions have taken steps to actively regulate these new technologies, others have adopted a wait-and-see approach, observing the development of the cryptocurrency ecosystem before making changes to the existing regulatory framework. In a lively, interactive format, this session will explore both foundational concepts and cutting-edge issues in cryptocurrency regulation and litigation. Even the basic question of how to classify cryptocurrencies (whether as securities, commodities, digital or intangible assets or a sui generis category of their own) remains unresolved. Our panellists will share their insights and experiences with the practical issues confronting businesses, courts and administrative agencies around the world in a wide range of contexts involving cryptocurrencies, including initial coin offerings, crypto-exchange platforms, taxation and fraud.
Session / Workshop Chair(s)
| Andreas Frischknecht | Chaffetz Lindsey, New York, New York, USA; Co-Chair, Young Litigators Forum |
| Rodrigo García | Marval O'Farrell Mairal, Buenos Aires, Argentina; Regional Representative Latin America, Litigation Committee |
Speakers
| Larissa Arruy | |
| Karyn Harty | Dentons, Dublin, Ireland |
| Robert Schwinger | Norton Rose Fulbright, New York, New York, USA |