9 October 2019

Forsters' Corporate client, Vega successfully raises $5 million to develop decentralised trading technology

Forsters is pleased to congratulate our Corporate client, Vega, on having successfully raised $5 million to develop its decentralised trading technology. 

Vega aims to make capital markets available to everyone, through a protocol for creating and trading derivatives on a fully decentralised network.

As one of the pioneering London law firms advising on decentralised finance and cryptoassets  Forsters has been providing Vega with corporate, corporate tax and employment advice, acting in a 'general counsel' capacity.

Vega has said "Forsters has been an excellent partner to us from the start, navigating us through the legal complexities that arise from disrupting the traditional financial markets.  We're looking forward to working with them as we grow".

Forsters is working with a range of clients in the decentralised, cryptoassets and blockchain space.  Please do get in touch with us to find out how we could help you and your business.

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