Kristi Swartz

Kristi Swartz is an experienced fintech lawyer and has been instrumental in developing Hong Kong’s fintech ecosystem. As the leading fintech partner at DLA Piper, she advises clients on an array of matters including structuring of transactions, regulatory licensing strategy and applications, as well as general corporate governance. She provides expert advice in respect of digital assets, stablecoins, payments & alternative payments, and the licensing and development of equity crowdfunding platforms, roboadvisors and digital asset exchanges. Kristi has practiced in Hong Kong for over 25 years. With a background in regulatory compliance, she is committed to bringing new concepts to market. She has market-leading experience in advising on SFC licensing applications of disruptive fintech companies, including the first SFC-regulated equity crowdfunding platform and roboadvisor. Kristi is ranked and recognised by Chambers and Legal 500 in the Fintech guide for Hong Kong and China for 202