Michail is an admitted attorney of the High Court of South Africa specialising in Commercial Law, FinTech, and Blockchain Technology. He is the recipient of the prestigious Chevening Scholarship Award from the United Kingdom and is an alumnus of the Polkadot Blockchain Academy in Hong Kong SAR.

 

In his role as the lead commercial lawyer at the firm, Michail oversees our domestic and cross-border commercial engagements. He expertly advises FinTech companies, Blockchain projects, Financial Services Providers, Over-the-Counter Derivatives Providers, and participants within the National Payments System providing strong transactional, regulatory, licensing and exchange control advisory.

 

Within South Africa, Michail is acknowledged as a thought leader in the Blockchain sphere. He frequently shares his expertise through presentations and engagements, including a webinar series with LexisNexis South Africa and speaking engagements at events such as the Africa Tech Festival. Further, Michail is regularly sought after to provide insights on platforms like Cape Talk 567 and MoneyWeb.