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Jason Chan
Partner
Howse Williams
Jason is a pioneering lawyer in the Web3 space, possessing extensive knowledge and a forward-thinking approach. He assisted Bosera in becoming one of the first managers to obtain approval to launch Virtual Asset spot ETFs, with an estimated AUM of US$100 million, showcasing his expertise in VA regulations. Additionally, Jason assisted Pioneer in obtaining the first regulatory approval to tokenize a fund, marking a milestone in Hong Kong's Web 3.0 regulations.
After joining Howse Williams in September 2023 as a new partner, Jason brought in more than 35 clients within his first year, and his team grew from 4 to 9 members. Concurrently, Jason led his newly formed team to win various awards, including "Fintech and Digital Assets" at the FT Innovative Lawyers Awards, Fintech and Blockchain award at the China Business Law Awards, and the rising star partner for investment funds by IFLR1000.
Jason is at the forefront of virtual asset market developments and regulations. He regularly presents at seminars on the latest trends in virtual assets and is frequently quoted by news outlets in relation to funds, financial regulations and virtual assets.