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Public Relations and Social Media Manager, Dechert LLP

Peggy Heffner

Public Relations and Social Media Manager

Dechert is a global specialist law firm

Dechert LLP

Dechert is a global specialist law firm.
Focused on sectors with the greatest complexities, legal intricacies and highest regulatory demands, we excel in delivering practical commercial judgment and deep legal expertise for high-stakes matters.

Our work is widely recognized. We have 20 standout practices noted by Chambers Global, including global-wide rankings for arbitration, corporate investigations, anti-corruption, investment funds and life sciences. Named Antitrust Team of the Year, Chambers USA commends our “accomplished group” as “routinely sought after to handle some of the most significant litigation and transactions in the antitrust world.” 

In an increasingly challenging environment, clients look to us to serve them in ways that are faster, sharper and leaner without compromising excellence. We developed a first-of-its kind legal project management department, which uses technology, people and processes to drive efficiency and deliver value for our clients.

We are innovators. Dechert ranked #7 in the Financial Times’ Top North American Innovative Law Firms. Financial Times also recognizes us among the Top European Innovative Law Firms and highly commends World Compass, our marketing compliance service, which offers investment firms advice in more than 100 jurisdictions.

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

Iceland Financials / Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<figure class="editor-figure mceNonEditable"><img src="https://static-prod.smartkarma.com/images/media/000/035/037/original/bitcoin.jpg?1507167882" class="editor-image img-responsive" data-smartkarma-image-id="35037"></figure>Since January 2017, more than $2 billion has been raised through the rapidly growing market for so-called “token sales” or “initial coin offerings” (ICOs).1 The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced on July 25, 2017 that some tokens issued through ICOs may be securities under the federal securities laws, and regulators in a number of jurisdictions, including the UK, Singapore and Hong Kong, have released public statements taking similar positions.China, on the other hand, has banned ICOs outright. Dechert is continuing to monitor the rapid developments by regulators globally as the market for ICOs continues to grow and take shape. The following is a discussion of the state of ICO regulation in various international jurisdictions.

Since January 2017, more than $2 billion has been raised through the rapidly growing market for so-called “token sales” or “initial coin offerings” (ICOs).1 The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced on July 25, 2017 that some tokens issued through ICOs may be securities under the federal securities laws, and regulators in a number of jurisdictions, including the UK, Singapore and Hong Kong, have released public statements taking similar positions.China, on the other hand, has banned ICOs outright. Dechert is continuing to monitor the rapid developments by regulators globally as the market for ICOs continues to grow and take shape. The following is a discussion of the state of ICO regulation in various international jurisdictions.

Global Update: Regulators Focus on Initial Coin Offerings