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David Durand, Founder and Managing Partner of Durand Lawyers, Joins the National Crowdfunding & Fintech Association of Canada’s Advisory Group
NCFA Canada | Craig Asano | September 9, 2020
David Durand, Advisor, Innovation and Advocacy
TORONTO, September 9, 2020 – The National Crowdfunding & Fintech Association of Canada (NCFA) announced today that David Durand, Founder and Managing Partner of Durand Lawyers, has joined the Association`s national Advisory Group to advise in the areas of Fintech innovation and advocacy (Profile | LinkedIn).
David Durand, LL.L., B.Sc. chem., – Founder and Managing Partner of Durand Lawyers – Lawyer (Québec) and Trademark Agent – Lecturer at the University of Ottawa (IP)
David’s background in law and science has transformed Durand Lawyers into a leading boutique law firm with a focus on intellectual property, technology law and data privacy in the fast evolving fintech, crypto and software-as-a-service (SaaS) spaces.
David has been called upon on Canada’s Standing Committee on Finance (FINA) to provide insight on crypto-assets and blockchain within its review of the PCMLTFA, and has, since then, made submissions before the OSC, CSA/IIROC, IOSCO and most recently before the Financial Stability Board (FSB).
As a lawyer and member of the Québec Bar, David and members of the Durand Lawyers team have represented clients in various contract negotiations and transactions, as well as before different Courts, including the Québec Court of Appeal, the Superior Court of Quebec and numerous administrative tribunals.
Prior to founding Durand Lawyers, worked in top-tier IP boutique firms, based in Toronto and Montréal, as well as in the pharmaceutical industry.
“I am proud to be joining the NCFA Advisory Group and look forward to contributing our insights to the association in the fast-evolving FinTech and crypto-asset space. Promoting and supporting technological advancements as well as balanced regulatory environment are key to making Canada a go-to destination for FinTech innovation.” – Me David Durand
“David brings a tremendous amount of bench strength in the areas of fintech innovation and advocacy, and we’re excited to have him join NCFA and contribute his depth of knowledge for the benefit of advancing fintech innovation in Canada.” – Craig Asano, CEO & Founder, NCFA
About NCFA
The National Crowdfunding & Fintech Association (NCFA) is a financial innovation ecosystem that provides education, market intelligence, industry stewardship, networking and funding opportunities and services to thousands of community members and works closely with industry, government, partners and affiliates to create a vibrant and innovative fintech and funding industry in Canada. Decentralized and distributed, NCFA is engaged with global stakeholders and helps incubate projects and investment in fintech, alternative finance, crowdfunding, peer-to-peer finance, payments, digital assets and tokens, blockchain, cryptocurrency, regtech, and insurtech sectors. For more information, please visit: https://ncfacanada.org/
About Durand Lawyers
Durand Lawyers brings Law & Business Together. We are a law and business advisory firm specialized in intellectual property, business strategy, as well as civil and corporate law. We are uniquely positioned to help clients in emerging technology industries including SaaS and FinTech. For more information visit our website at www.durand-lex.com.
Source: NCFA
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