KRISTI SWARTZ

Managing Partner of Swartz, Binnersley & Associates (former managing partner of Bryan Cave HK)

Kristi concentrates her practice in corporate finance and fintech matters. She is well versed in advising and providing practical and real-time advice relating to services such as robo-advisory, peer-to-peer lending, alternative payments through to the set-up and running of crypto-exchanges and equity crowdfunding platforms for professional investors. Kristi has practiced in Hong Kong for over 18 years, and works with emerging growth companies through to multinational corporations and is recognised by Chambers, Euromoney and Asian Legal Business for her contributions to the industry.

Alongside her practice, Kristi campaigns for a fair and diverse playing field across the board. She is a firm believer in leading by experience, and has acted as a mentor in mentorship programmes run by The Women’s Foundation and the Law Society of Hong Kong.