Payments practice

At OC Queen Street, we're well-known for our expertise in FinTech, digital payments, AI, blockchain and cyber security.

Introduction

Best known for our work in the Digital Business sector, we are fully immersed in all things digital and technology-driven.

We strive to provide value added services that are bespoke to our client’s needs. By being forward-thinking and receptive to innovation, we are able to analyze and address the challenges that our clients face. Clients with disruptive business models are drawn to our understanding of and dedication to innovative technologies.

OC Queen Street’s expertise encompasses FinTech, Cryptocurrency, Payments, IT, Data Protection, Financial Services, Regulatory, IP (Patent & Copyright) Litigation, Telecoms, Media, Dispute Resolution, Investigations, Investment Funds, Employment, Banking & Finance, Capital Markets and M&A.

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The Legal 500

"Osborne Clarke’s payment services department is renowned"

“They are your go-to lawyers with your new digital business models. In fintech, they are probably the only two-in-one lawyers in the industry who excel in both financial services and the business of technology. Osborne Clarke’s payment services department is renowned.”

– Client testimonial, The Legal 500 TMT 2020

"No other senior lawyer in Singapore is as knowledgeable"

“No other senior lawyer in Singapore is as knowledgeable as Chia-Ling Koh in the business of new technology in particular fintech, AI, blockchain and cyber security.”

– Client testimonial - The Legal 500 TMT 2020

"The leader of the solid pack of digital business lawyers"

"Chia-Ling Koh is the leader of the solid pack of digital business lawyers. You should involve him early in your projects. He can help you strategize and not many lawyers can value add in this way"

– Client testimonial - The Legal 500 TMT 2020

"By far the market leader in the area of cutting edge issues"

"OC Queen Street is, according to one client, 'by far the market leader in the area of cutting edge issues presented by new technologies like cryptocurrencies and artificial intelligence'."

– The Legal 500 TMT 2019

"Osborne Clarke’s payment services department is renowned"

“They are your go-to lawyers with your new digital business models. In fintech, they are probably the only two-in-one lawyers in the industry who excel in both financial services and the business of technology. Osborne Clarke’s payment services department is renowned.”

– Client testimonial, The Legal 500 TMT 2020

"No other senior lawyer in Singapore is as knowledgeable"

“No other senior lawyer in Singapore is as knowledgeable as Chia-Ling Koh in the business of new technology in particular fintech, AI, blockchain and cyber security.”

– Client testimonial - The Legal 500 TMT 2020

"The leader of the solid pack of digital business lawyers"

"Chia-Ling Koh is the leader of the solid pack of digital business lawyers. You should involve him early in your projects. He can help you strategize and not many lawyers can value add in this way"

– Client testimonial - The Legal 500 TMT 2020

"By far the market leader in the area of cutting edge issues"

"OC Queen Street is, according to one client, 'by far the market leader in the area of cutting edge issues presented by new technologies like cryptocurrencies and artificial intelligence'."

– The Legal 500 TMT 2019

Global Data Review

"The firm’s data practice forms part of its digital business offering, and is split across the M&A, IP, regulatory, banking, venture capital, private equity, disputes and competition teams. Companies that turn to the firm hail from the fintech, medtech, AI, e-commerce, telecoms, proptech, cybersecurity and e-payments subsectors; the practice also serves traditional companies that are going through digitalisation."

Global Data Review

 

Chambers FinTech

"The digital payments space is a noted strength"

“OC Queen Street is well known for its strong FinTech practice. The digital payments space is a noted strength, in which field the firm counts global technology companies and large platform style e-commerce companies among its clients.”

– Chambers FinTech 2020

"Mastery of both regulatory details and technological aspects"

"He is described by sources as having a ‘mastery of both regulatory details and technological aspects’. Koh is known for his expertise in data protection matters as well as in regulations surrounding the digital payments space."

- Chambers FinTech 2020

Chambers FinTech 2020

Koh Chia Ling: Ranked Band 2 in FinTech Legal

"one of the top IT lawyers in Singapore"

"TMT lawyer Chia Ling Koh’s legal knowledge is bolstered by his academic background in technology. Described by one delighted client as “one of the top IT lawyers in Singapore.” Koh advises clients on digital payments, cybersecurity and cryptocurrency as well as contentious and non-contentious IP matters."

– Chambers FinTech 2019

Chambers FinTech 2019

Koh Chia Ling: Ranked Band 2 in the inaugural FinTech Legal

– Chambers FinTech 2019

"A modern firm with technology-savvy lawyers"

 "OC Queen Street is a modern firm with technology-savvy lawyers. Clients with disruptive business models are drawn to the firm’s understanding of and dedication to innovative technologies such as AI and blockchain. While geared towards supporting budding startups, established multinationals also feature on their client list. OC Queen Street’s lawyers are frequently invited by regional media to comment on cryptocurrency headlines."

– Chambers FinTech 2019

"At the forefront"

"OC Queen Street is at the forefront of ICOs, cryptocurrency, and bitcoin."

– Chambers FinTech 2019

Advised Japanese cryptocurrency exchange

"[OC Queen Street] advised Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Quoine on the Singapore regulatory status of its token."

– Chambers FinTech 2019

"The digital payments space is a noted strength"

“OC Queen Street is well known for its strong FinTech practice. The digital payments space is a noted strength, in which field the firm counts global technology companies and large platform style e-commerce companies among its clients.”

– Chambers FinTech 2020

"Mastery of both regulatory details and technological aspects"

"He is described by sources as having a ‘mastery of both regulatory details and technological aspects’. Koh is known for his expertise in data protection matters as well as in regulations surrounding the digital payments space."

- Chambers FinTech 2020

Chambers FinTech 2020

Koh Chia Ling: Ranked Band 2 in FinTech Legal

"one of the top IT lawyers in Singapore"

"TMT lawyer Chia Ling Koh’s legal knowledge is bolstered by his academic background in technology. Described by one delighted client as “one of the top IT lawyers in Singapore.” Koh advises clients on digital payments, cybersecurity and cryptocurrency as well as contentious and non-contentious IP matters."

– Chambers FinTech 2019

Chambers FinTech 2019

Koh Chia Ling: Ranked Band 2 in the inaugural FinTech Legal

– Chambers FinTech 2019

"A modern firm with technology-savvy lawyers"

 "OC Queen Street is a modern firm with technology-savvy lawyers. Clients with disruptive business models are drawn to the firm’s understanding of and dedication to innovative technologies such as AI and blockchain. While geared towards supporting budding startups, established multinationals also feature on their client list. OC Queen Street’s lawyers are frequently invited by regional media to comment on cryptocurrency headlines."

– Chambers FinTech 2019

"At the forefront"

"OC Queen Street is at the forefront of ICOs, cryptocurrency, and bitcoin."

– Chambers FinTech 2019

Advised Japanese cryptocurrency exchange

"[OC Queen Street] advised Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Quoine on the Singapore regulatory status of its token."

– Chambers FinTech 2019

SG Innovate 2018

Chia Ling is also an acclaimed legal practitioner, and gained recognition in the inaugural Fintech chapter of Who’s Who Legal: Banking 2018, and has been consistently named as an “IP Star” by Managing IP.

SG Innovate 2018

 

Payments Papers & Submissions & Presentations

Payment Services Bill

Response to the consultation paper on the proposed Payment Services Bill – MAS 2017 (19 November 2018)

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Presentation on ICOS And The Rise Of E-Money And Virtual Currencies

Presentation on ICOS And The Rise Of E-Money And Virtual Currencies – organised by the Centre for Cross Border Commercial Law in Asia with CPD Points (14 September 2018)

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The rise of e-money and virtual currencies

The rise of e-money and virtual currencies: Re-discovering the meaning of money from a legal perspective – Osborne Clarke International 2018 (June 2018)

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Government Regulations and Their Impacts in a Decentralized World

Tech in Asia 2018 – Panellist on the Blockchain Stage on "Government Regulations and Their Impacts in a Decentralized World" •    (May 2018)

Payment Services Bill

Response to the consultation paper on the proposed Payment Services Bill – MAS 2017 (19 November 2018)

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Presentation on ICOS And The Rise Of E-Money And Virtual Currencies

Presentation on ICOS And The Rise Of E-Money And Virtual Currencies – organised by the Centre for Cross Border Commercial Law in Asia with CPD Points (14 September 2018)

Learn more
The rise of e-money and virtual currencies

The rise of e-money and virtual currencies: Re-discovering the meaning of money from a legal perspective – Osborne Clarke International 2018 (June 2018)

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Government Regulations and Their Impacts in a Decentralized World

Tech in Asia 2018 – Panellist on the Blockchain Stage on "Government Regulations and Their Impacts in a Decentralized World" •    (May 2018)

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