Matheson LLP (Matheson LLP)

Lobbying Organisation Matheson LLP

Date published 20 May, 2024

Relevant Matter Legislation

Public Policy Area Finance

Period 1 Jan, 2024 to 30 Apr, 2024

Specific Details Virtual meeting with Mai Santamaria (Principal Officer) and Jefferson Vierra (Asst. Principal Officer) of the Dept of Finance around the Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation

Intended results Discuss introducing a transitional grandfathering period for firms in the crypto sector ahead of 31 December 2024

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Joe Beashel

Did any Designated Public Official(DPO) or former Designated Public Official(DPO) carry out lobbying activities on your behalf in relation to this return? You must include yourself, and answer Yes, if you are a current DPO or a DPO at any time in the past. (What is a Designated Public Official?) No

Did you manage or direct a grassroots campaign? No

Was this lobbying done on behalf of a client? No

Lobbying activity

The following activities occurred for this specific Subject Matter Area.

Virtual Meeting (1)

Virtual meeting with Mai Santamaria (Principal Officer) and Jefferson Vierra (Asst. Principal Officer) of the Dept of Finance around the Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation and discussions with them about introducing around a transitional grandfathering period for firms in this sector ahead of 31 December 2024.

Designated public officials lobbied

The following DPOs were lobbied during this return period on this specific Subject Matter Area. These DPOs were involved in at least one of the Lobbying Activities listed above, but not necessarily all of them. As returns are specific to a Subject Matter Area the above Lobbying Activities may be associated with multiple returns.

Michael McGrath Minister (Department of Finance)