‘DAOs’ is the ninth episode in our Digital Download series.

In this series we discuss topical issues in the digital and tech world and give you our expert views on the legal issues they give rise to. In episode nine Lizzie Williams chats to Kostyantyn Lobov and Shayna Patel about DAOs and the metaverse, and how it can be used as a marketing tool for advertising agencies and brands.

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Q1 What is a DAO?

1:35

Q2 How is a DAO typically financed?

2:35

Q3 Are DAOs legally recognised?

3:35

Q4 Can you enter into a legally enforceable contract with a DAO?

7:32

Q5 Why do people want to use a DAO rather than a traditional entity structure?

8:30

Q6 Why are DAOs a headache for lawyers and what should you watch out for?

Host:

• Lizzie Williams – Lizzie Williams is a Managing Associate in the Dispute Resolution Group at Harbottle & Lewis. She advises on corporate, commercial and individual disputes, with a focus on disputes in the technology, media and entertainment sectors. Lizzie has a particular interest in disputes relating to innovative technologies and digital transformation.

Guest:

• Kostyantyn Lobov – Kostyantyn Lobov is a Partner in our Corporate department as well as heading up our Interactive Entertainment Group. He advises on all aspects of Intellectual Property, Advertising and Regulatory issues. Being a litigator by background, he advises at all stages of a dispute – from early stage strategy and negotiations, to litigation in the High Court and beyond.

Kostyantyn has worked extensively with clients in the video game and esports sectors. His wider client base includes brand owners, production companies and various members of the creative industries, tech start-ups, importers and distributors. They range in size from SMEs to multinational corporations with large in-house legal teams.

• Shayna-Radhika Patel – Shayna Patel is an associate in our media and entertainment department, and advises on technology, advertising and data. In particular, Shayna advises on a broad range of commercial agreements as well as on intellectual property, digital advertising/AdTech and data protection. Shayna has particular experience advising on data protection and data privacy matters, general commercial contracts and the commercialisation and use of various technologies including AI, blockchain, the use of NFTs and the metaverse, particularly in the context of brand engagement, digital marketing and advertising. Shayna also advises in relation to apps, digital media and online safety including online safety regulation and ICO’s Children’s Code advice.

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Music: The Right Direction by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Edited by: Eduardo Dinis Productions

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