Master the mechanics of digital assets and the decentralized ledger technology disrupting the future of global finance, business, and investment.
Cryptocurrency and blockchain technology have rapidly evolved from niche innovations into mainstream financial and commercial instruments, raising complex legal, regulatory, and tax considerations. Practitioners are increasingly required to understand how digital assets function, how they are treated across jurisdictions, and the risks they present for clients and institutions.
This session provides a practical introduction to blockchain technology, Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, and their treatment as assets within legal and financial systems. It also examines key legal issues including fraud risk, platform regulation, taxation, and valuation on death, equipping practitioners with a clear foundational understanding of this rapidly evolving area.
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Director at Anson Evaluate | Lead Consultant at Digital Law UK
Dr Heather Anson is the Managing Director of Anson Evaluate Ltd, a specialist consultancy firm focused on data compliance and technology-driven business growth. With extensive experience advising clients globally on technology and regulatory matters, particularly in highly regulated industries such as law firms, Heather is a sought-after consultant and expert in her field. She recently co-authored the Cyber-Security Toolkit for Law Firms through the Law Society of England and Wales and is also a specialist Consultant for the niche law firm Digital Law UK with a focus on legal matters impacting emerging technologies.
