I am Jennifer Baccanello, a commercial lawyer (Australian qualified) based in Hong Kong and currently on the path to dual qualification in both Hong Kong and Australian law. I advise companies and individuals on a wide range of Web 3-related matters, from advising on significant OTC crypto transactions, Real-World Asset projects to setting up private funds that invest in virtual assets. I also regularly advise entities on Hong Kong’s regulations as well as the EU’s MiCA regulations relating to virtual assets.
Here, I write about the Chinese language and the intersection between law, finance, and technology.
Jennifer Baccanello Education
Flinders University – Bachelor of Laws; Bachelor of Arts (French, Italian); undertook studies in linguistics (semiotics) at Bari University, Italy
Flinders University – Diploma in Mandarin
Australian National University – Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice
Shandong University – Master of Arts (International Relations); undertook research with Austrade office in Qingdao, Shandong
Shanghai International Studies University – PhD (Chinese Linguistics)
Qualified as an Australian Lawyer (2018), State of Victoria
Skills: Chinese language (Mandarin); law; Python programming; Web 3; computer science; advising on virtual assets regulations
Awards
Recipient of Chinese Government Scholarship 2014 – Shandong University
Recipient of Chinese Government Scholarship 2015 – Shandong University
Recipient of Chinese Government Scholarship 2017 – Shanghai International Studies University
Recipient of Chinese Government Scholarship 2018 – Shanghai International Studies University
Recipient of Chinese Government Scholarship 2019 – Shanghai International Studies University
Recommended resources
Blockchain / Web3:
- Blockchain Revolution by Don Tapscott and Alex Tapscott
- Mastering Blockchain by Imran Bashir
- The Basics of Bitcoins and Blockchains by Antony Lewis
Programming (Python):
- Learning Python by Mark Lutz
- Automate the Boring Stuff with Python by Al Sweigart
- Python Crash Course by Eric Matthes
Computer Science:
- CS50 online short course, Harvard University
Modern Legal Practice:
- Tomorrow’s Lawyers by Richard Susskind
- The Future of the Professions by Richard Susskind and Daniel Susskind
- Legal Tech and the Future of Civil Justice by David Freeman Engstrom
If you would like to connect to discuss any matters relating to Chinese language or Web 3/blockchain, please reach out!