The Ledger Lounge: Token2049 Cocktail Reception

The Ledger Lounge: Token2049 Cocktail Reception

Join Providence Law Asia, WeirFoulds LLP, and BDO for an exclusive evening of networking, conversation, and connection during Token2049.

This reception brings together leaders from the blockchain, digital assets, fintech, investment, and professional services sectors for an evening of networking and discussion. Guests will have the opportunity to exchange ideas, build new relationships, and connect with innovators shaping the future of the digital economy.

Hosted in one of Singapore's premier networking environments, The Ledger Lounge promises an engaging evening of meaningful conversations, new introductions, and exceptional company.

Colin Liew | colin@providencelawasia.com

Colin Liew is a Director and Head of International Litigation at Providence Law Asia, with over a decade's experience representing clients in high-stakes, cross-border commercial disputes. Dual-qualified in Singapore and England and Wales, and registered to appear before the DIFC Courts, Colin has extensive experience in blockchain and web3 disputes, acting for founders, VCs, protocols, foundations and wallet providers in complex cross-border litigation and in international arbitration. Recognized as “one of the sharpest legal minds of his generation” (Lexology) and a “formidable lawyer and very user-friendly”, Colin is often invited to speak on digital asset law and regulation at international conferences and seminars.

Providence Law Asia

Providence Law Asia is an independent Singapore disputes-only practice, which brings decisive advocacy and cross-border reach to high-stakes blockchain and crypto disputes. Recent mandates include acting for a major exchange against a NASDAQ-listed issuer; advising on a high-profile blockchain governance dispute; and representing the liquidators of Tokenize Xchange.

Benjamin Bathgate | bbathgate@weirfoulds.com

Benjamin Bathgate is WeirFoulds LLP’s Chair of the Commercial Litigation Group and the Co-Chair of the Blockchain and Digital Assets Group. He provides his clients with trusted advice on pre-litigation investigations, commercial fraud and digital asset tracing and recovery. Ben is top ranked (Band 1) in the Chambers FinTech Guide “Crypto-Asset Disputes – Canada” category. He has been lead counsel in a number of precedent-setting cryptocurrency cases and injunctions. Ben successfully obtained the first reported Anton Piller Order (Civil Search and Seizure) on cryptocurrency in Canada, a cross-border case that was the feature story on CBC’s The Fifth Estate and in Bloomberg Businessweek. He speaks, teaches and consults regularly on digital asset fraud matters, and has interviewed with leading publications in the field including The Globe and Mail, CoinDesk, CoinDesk TV, Canadian Lawyer, Yahoo Finance, Bloomberg Law and Bloomberg Business.

WeirFoulds LLP

For more than 165 years, WeirFoulds LLP has been a trusted advisor to businesses, institutions, governments, and individuals across Canada. With approximately 130 lawyers and a comprehensive range of litigation, corporate, property, government, and regulatory services, the firm delivers practical, strategic legal solutions tailored to clients' objectives.

Javier Alvarez, CPA, CFE, CKC | jaalvarez@bdo.com

Javier Alvarez is BDO’s Advisory Digital Asset Leader. He has more than 24 years of experience providing forensic accounting, litigation support, compliance, expert witness, and investigative services, with a particular focus on blockchain, cryptocurrency, and digital assets. Javier advises law firms, financial institutions, cryptocurrency exchanges, corporate clients, court-appointed receivers, and regulators on matters involving digital asset tracing and recovery, financial fraud investigations, AML/BSA/OFAC compliance, regulatory inquiries, and complex disputes. He has led engagements across the United States, Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, Eastern Europe, and Southeast Asia. He has extensive experience leveraging leading blockchain analytics platforms, digital asset intelligence solutions, data analytics technologies, and emerging AI enabled tools to help clients navigate complex investigations, enhance decision-making, and improve operational efficiency. Javier regularly serves as an expert and consulting expert in litigation and arbitration matters involving digital assets, financial fraud, valuation, damages, asset recovery, and regulatory compliance. He has presented findings and supported matters involving leading law firms, financial institutions, and regulators.

BDO Global

BDO is one of the nation's leading accounting and advisory organizations, providing assurance, tax, and advisory services to a broad range of publicly traded and privately held companies. Through BDO’s global organization, which spans more than 160 countries and territories, clients have access to a worldwide network of professionals delivering integrated solutions across advisory, forensics, risk and compliance, cybersecurity, restructuring, investigations, and digital asset services. BDO’s Digital Asset Advisory practice combines forensic accountants, compliance professionals, investigators, valuation specialists, and technology experts to assist clients with cryptocurrency and blockchain-related matters, including asset tracing and recovery, regulatory compliance, financial crime investigations, disputes, expert testimony, and strategic advisory services.