Karan Aswani is a lawyer specialising in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency regulation. Karan started out his career with Bird & Bird LLP in London where he specialised advising on technology related projects in the IT, Energy and Defence sectors. Since relocating back to Gibraltar, he has been heavily involved in the growth of the DLT industry locally. He is currently Chief Legal Officer at Gnosis, a blockchain infrastructure development group, and was formerly a key member of Isolas LLP’s Fintech practice, where he advised protocols, banks, token issuers, funds, exchanges and custodians on the legal and regulatory implications of their activities in the blockchain and cryptocurrency sector.
Karan has over 10 years of professional experience advising projects on technology development, implementation and delivery. He has contributed to the development of the DLT Framework, as well as participating in various working groups and thought-leadership initiatives around the world on establishing legal/regulatory standards for businesses operating in the space. Through his experience, Karan has developed a deep understanding of the interplay between law, technology and business in the global transition towards a more digitised future.