Urszula McCormack

Urszula McCormack is a distinguished regulatory lawyer and digital specialist with a focus on financial technology, financial crime, and data regulation. She excels in advising various entities including virtual asset issuers, DLT developers, global banks, regulators, and market participants on compliance, new products, and licensing.

Her expertise extends to secondary markets where she provides counsel to OTC desks, exchanges, and financial market infrastructure providers, aiding in establishing rulebooks for regulated markets.

Urszula McCormack's advisory services cover a broad spectrum including privacy regulation, digital transformation, and algorithmic design. She is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering specialist (CAMS) and aids clients in implementing AML/KYC controls, navigating eID systems, sanctions, and issues related to forced migration such as human trafficking and predatory lending.

In the realm of policy, Urszula has contributed significantly to regulatory reforms, participating in various industry initiatives like the World Economic Forum DeFi Working Group and contributing to publications such as ASIFMA's 'Best Practices for Digital Asset Exchanges', 'Tokenised Securities Roadmap', and an upcoming 'AI Whitepaper'. She holds accolades such as being recognized as a Band 1 Fintech Specialist by Chambers Asia Pacific and named a Young Lawyer of the Year at the Asia Legal Business Awards 2020.

Urszula's educational background includes a Bachelor of Laws with First Class Honours and a Bachelor of Arts with a double major in French/Spanish & Latin American Studies from the University of Sydney. With an impressive track record, she currently serves as a Partner at King & Wood Mallesons and has held various esteemed positions across organizations like the Financial Services Development Council, IEEE, and the FinTech Association of Hong Kong.