An expert legal statement was published by the UK Jurisdiction Taskforce (UKJT, a taskforce of the UK’s Lawtech Delivery Panel) on recognising cryptoassets as property and smart contracts as enforceable agreements under English law. The two key takeaways:

  1. In principle, cryptoassets are to be treated as property under English law.
  2. A smart contract is capable of having contractual force.

For more details, read the full article on Baker McKenzie’s dedicated blockchain blog.

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Kathy Harford is the Lead Knowledge Lawyer for Baker McKenzie’s global IP, Data & Technology practice.

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Sue is a Partner in our Technology practice in London. Sue specialises in major technology deals including cloud, outsourcing, digital transformation and development and licensing. She also advises on a range of legal and regulatory issues relating to the development and roll-out of new technologies including AI, blockchain/DLT, metaverse and crypto-assets.