Crypto Cast In this episode of Crypto Cast, James is joined by Adel Messari, who helps companies with their Digital Asset Offering by providing guidance and potential partnerships within Blockchain. Adel shares what the predominant trends currently happening in crypto are, whether we are seeing a post-Brexit move by the UK from the EU to new […]
In this episode, Partner James Burnie is joined by Cindy van Niekerk, Founder of Umazi. Umazi a new fintech that automates and accelerates the corporate identity verification process, using distributed ledger technology and network effects to address inefficiencies. Cindy discusses with James the inefficiencies in the corporate identity verification process and how DLT addresses these, […]
In this episode, James Burnie is Joined by Henry Price, Head of Crypto & Digital Assets at GCEX. Henry shares how a cryptoasset exchange differs from more traditional exchanges, tips for users to be able to determine which exchanges they should use, and what he thinks the future for cryptoasset exchanges holds?
is joined by Thibault Verbiest and Celine Moille from French FinTech Law Firm Yellaw. James sits down with Thibault and Celine to discuss how the French regulator is dealing with blockchain and crypto firms, in particular in terms of licensing requirements. They also discuss whether UK firms are entering into the French market and if a UK firm wishes to […]
Host & Partner James Burnie is joined by Petr Stransky, CEO & Founder of iCEIBA. iCEIBA is a Dispute Recovery Platform for commercial claims and litigation. James and Petr discuss; What do you see as the role of blockchain and other FinTech technologies in dispute recovery? What do you see as the main challenges of using these technologies? How […]
In this episode, James sits down with gunnercooke Partner Wolfgang Richter. Wolfgang is a highly experienced Financial Services Lawyer having previously lead the Finance practice at DLA Piper. Wolfgang shares with James the biggest challenges Crypto firms face when setting-up in Germany, licensing agreements, white-labelling services and the EU’s approach to DeFi.
gunnercooke Fintech & Financial Services Partner James Burnie is joined by Michael Hall, Founding Partner & CIO of Nickel Digital Asset Management. According to Forbes, Nickel is Europe’s largest digital asset manager, connecting traditional finance to the digital market. James and Michael discuss the triggers for the wave of new crypto firms joining the market, the characteristics of a successful […]
is a Tech Entrepreneur, Founder and CEO of Everledger. Everledger develops technology to create a secure and permanent digital record of an assets origin, characteristics and ownership. James and Leanne discuss the biggest use cases of the technology, guaranteeing accurate data in a blockchain, using blockchain across industries and using RFID technologies to trace and identify fabrics.
This week we are joined by fellow gunnercooke Lawyer Rachel Spink. Rachel is an Employment Law Solicitor with over 16 years in the industry. Rachel shares what start-ups should be focussing on from an employment perspective, measures to consider when employing consultants, protecting IP when an employee leaves, and preventing unfair competition through confidentiality clauses.
In this episode, we are joined by Mel Gelderman, CEO of Monolith, the world’s first DeFi wallet and Visa card built for the Ethereum economy. Mel sits down with James to discuss what is “DeFi”, the challenges facing the industry, and how Monolith is helping society move towards true decentralisation.
This week James is Joined by Wendy Harrison, CEO of 1st Idea. 1st idea provides consultancy on taxonomies for financial and crypto assets, cloud-technology mapping regulations to products. James and Wendy discuss what are Taxonomies, issues surround the accrual nature of Crypto Assets and the benefits of a Taxonomy.
In this episode, we are joined by Attestant CCO Robert Olsen and Technology & Strategy Advisor Steve Berryman. Attestant is an Ethereum 2 managed staking service, giving customers the ability to stake their Ether using Attestant’s infrastructure while always retaining full control of their assets. Robert and Steve join James to discuss the process of securing Ethereum 2 Blockchain, the difference between […]
This week we are joined by City AM’s Crypto Insider James Bowater. James is the founder of Crypto AM / CryptoAM.io , a leading online publisher in Crypto & Blockchain space. James discusses the initial creation of Crypto AM with City AM and the challenges it has faced through COVID-19, how the Crypto landscape has changed as a result of […]
This week we are joined by Erica Stanford, Founder & CEO of Crypto Curry Club. Crypto Curry Club is a leading networking events organiser in the tech space with over 1700 members. Erica and James discuss networking during a pandemic, advice for businesses and individuals in the early stages of building a network, and whether COVID-19 has sped […]
is Chief Risk Officer of Ziglu, a new crypto electronic money institution that provides retail payments and supports crypto trading. We discuss the importance of increasing consumer accessibility in relation to crypto; advice for those looking to become registered for MLD5 and authorised for FCA regulated activities provided in conjunction with a crypto offering; the current […]
The Inspiring Leadership Podcast delves into the minds of inspiring businesspeople, to learn from the very best, and to understand what makes a great leader. The series is hosted by Darryl Cooke, Executive Chairman of gunnercooke, the professional services firm that has changed the landscape for legal and consultancy services in the 21st century. This […]
The Inspiring Leadership Podcast delves into the minds of inspiring businesspeople, to learn from the very best, and to understand what makes a great leader. The series is hosted by Darryl Cooke, Executive Chairman of gunnercooke, the professional services firm that has changed the landscape for legal and consultancy services in the 21st century. In […]
The Inspiring Leadership Podcast delves into the minds of inspiring businesspeople, learning from the very best to determine what makes a great leader. In the latest episode host Darryl Cooke is joined by two inspiring leaders: Roger Lane Smith and Sir John Timpson. Roger Lane Smith built the largest law firm in the world, DLA, […]
The Inspiring Leadership Podcast delves into the minds of inspiring businesspeople, to learn from the very best, and to understand what makes a great leader. The series is hosted by Darryl Cooke, Executive Chairman of gunnercooke, the professional services firm that has changed the landscape for legal and consultancy services in the 21st century. The series […]
The Inspiring Leadership Podcast delves into the minds of inspiring businesspeople, to learn from the very best, and to understand what makes a great leader. The series is hosted by Darryl Cooke, Executive Chairman of gunnercooke, the professional services firm that has changed the landscape for legal and consultancy services in the 21st century.We start […]
In the first episode of the Great Comeback Podcast, Dispute Resolution Partner Philip Rubens is joined by Tets Ishikawa, Managing Director of LionFish Litigation Funding. Following the pandemic, businesses will find themselves with reduced cash flow and may look to other parties to fund their litigation costs. Philip and Tets sit down to discuss the […]
In this episode, Chief Marketing Officer of Swash, Chloe Diamond, joins James to discuss the hot topic of data monetisation, changing societal and legislative attitudes towards data, and why it’s important to redefine standards to create a better internet.
is a Partner at Appold, an Emerging Technology Advisory and Investment Company. We discuss the key things an emerging business should focus on when expanding and attracting investment; common mistakes which can be made when disrupting a market; what to consider when looking at incubators and growth programmes.
Fintech Partner James Burnie is joined by Emily Dent, Assistant Director in Deloitte Forensic and specialist in dispute advisory and expert witness work. James and Emily discuss the different forms blockchain disputes can take, disputes in the context of smart contracts and crypto assets and how to reduce the risk of a dispute.
In this episode, gunnercooke FinTech Partner James Burnie is joined by Henry Burrows, Co-founder of Alaco Analytics which is a specialist due diligence provider for the digital assets sector. James and Henry discuss when and why due diligence is important, what are the issues surrounding it, source of wealth checks and finally the future of due diligence checks.
In this episode, gunnercooke FinTech Partner James Burnie is joined by gunnercooke Banking & Finance Partner Veronika Koroleva to discuss issues around lending and bank financing for firms in the FinTech space.
In this episode, gunnercooke FinTech Partner James Burnie is joined by Antoine Scalia, Co-founder & CEO of Cryptio, bookkeeping software for crypto assets. Antione and James discuss what is Crypto accounting? and the challenges involved with it.
In this episode, gunnercooke FinTech Partner James Burnie is joined by pricing expert and gunnercooke Operating Partner David Abbott to discuss pricing tips to improve the profitability of your business.