Regulatory Disclosures
Transparency and compliance information for LEGAL777-ML-NIGHTWORX across our Australian and Dubai operations.
1. Entity Information
| Legal Name | LEGAL777-ML-NIGHTWORX |
|---|---|
| Australian Company Number (ACN) | 196 515 04737 |
| Australian Business Number (ABN) | 12 345 678 901 |
| DIFC Licence Number | CL-XXXXX (pending) |
| Date of Registration (Australia) | 15 March 2018 |
| Registered Office (Australia) | Level 42, 100 Martin Place, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia |
| DIFC Office | Gate Village 10, Level 3, Dubai International Financial Centre, Dubai, UAE |
| [email protected] | |
| Telephone | +61 2 9001 2345 (Sydney) / +971 4 422 1234 (Dubai) |
2. Australian Regulatory Status
In Australia, LEGAL777-ML-NIGHTWORX operates as a incorporated legal practice regulated by the following authorities:
- New South Wales Law Society: We hold a current practising certificate issued by the Law Society of New South Wales. Our solicitors are admitted to practise in New South Wales and, where relevant, other Australian jurisdictions.
- ASIC (Australian Securities and Investments Commission): We are registered as an Australian Financial Services (AFS) representative where required for the provision of financial services advice in connection with tokenised securities and investment products.
- AUSTRAC: We are a reporting entity registered with AUSTRAC under the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 (Cth). Our registration number is available upon request.
Our legal services are provided subject to the Legal Profession Uniform Law (NSW), the Legal Profession Uniform General Rules 2015, and the Australian Solicitors' Conduct Rules 2015.
3. DIFC Regulatory Status
Our Dubai office operates within the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and is regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA).
- DFSA Licence: We hold a Category 3C (Managing Assets) and Category 4 (Advising on Financial Products) licence issued by the DFSA. Our reference number is FSC-XXXXX.
- DIFC Registered Entity: We are registered as a DIFC Limited Liability Company with the DIFC Registrar of Companies.
- VARA Registration: We have submitted an application for registration with the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) and operate in accordance with interim arrangements pending full registration.
Our DIFC operations are subject to the DIFC Regulatory Law, DIFC Companies Law, and all applicable DFSA Rulebooks and VARA regulations.
Note: DIFC licence number and VARA registration details are placeholders pending final regulatory approval. Clients will be notified upon finalisation of licensing arrangements.
4. Professional Indemnity Insurance
We maintain professional indemnity insurance coverage that meets or exceeds the minimum requirements prescribed by:
- The Law Society of New South Wales (for Australian operations); and
- The Dubai Financial Services Authority (for DIFC operations).
Our insurance coverage extends to all legal services provided by the Firm, including advice on tokenisation, regulatory compliance, and digital asset matters. Coverage details, including policy limits and insurers, are available upon written request.
5. Professional Memberships
Our lawyers hold memberships with the following professional organisations:
- Law Society of New South Wales — Corporate Member
- Law Council of Australia — Member
- International Bar Association (IBA) — Member
- International Association for Contract and Commercial Management (IACCM) — Member
- Dubai Legal Affairs Department — Registered Foreign Legal Consultant
- DIFC Academy of Law — Affiliate Member
- Global Legal Blockchain Consortium — Founding Member
- Blockchain Australia — Corporate Member
6. Complaints and Dispute Resolution
We are committed to providing high-quality legal services. If you have a complaint about our services, please follow the process below:
Internal Complaints Process
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li>Contact Us: In the first instance, please contact the lawyer handling your matter or our Practice Manager at [email protected].
- Formal Complaint: If the matter is not resolved informally, you may submit a formal complaint in writing. We will acknowledge receipt within 5 business days.
- Investigation: We will investigate your complaint and provide a substantive response within 30 business days of receipt.
- Escalation: If you are not satisfied with our response, you may request that the complaint be reviewed by a senior partner unconnected with the original matter.
External Complaints Bodies
If you remain dissatisfied after our internal process, you may escalate your complaint to:
| Jurisdiction | Body | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | NSW Office of the Legal Services Commissioner | olsc.nsw.gov.au | 1800 242 958 |
| DIFC | DIFC Courts — Small Claims Tribunal | difccourts.ae |
| Australia (Privacy) | Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) | oaic.gov.au | 1300 363 992 |
| DIFC (Privacy) | DIFC Data Protection Commissioner | difc.ae |
7. Anti-Money Laundering
We comply with all applicable anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) obligations, including:
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li>Client Identification: We are required to verify the identity of our clients and, where applicable, beneficial owners before commencing an engagement.
- Ongoing Due Diligence: We conduct ongoing monitoring of client relationships and transactions to detect and report suspicious activity.
- Reporting Obligations: We are required to report suspicious matters to AUSTRAC (Australia) and the UAE Financial Intelligence Unit (Dubai).
- Record Keeping: We maintain AML/CTF records for a minimum of 7 years after the cessation of a business relationship.
Failure to provide requested identification documents may result in our inability to act on your behalf.
8. Data Protection Registration
We are registered with the relevant data protection authorities in our operating jurisdictions:
- Australia: We are registered under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and comply with the Australian Privacy Principles.
- DIFC: We are registered as a Data Controller under the DIFC Data Protection Law No. 5 of 2020.
- GDPR: Where we process personal data of EU residents, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679.
Our Data Protection Officer can be contacted at [email protected].
9. Financial Services Disclaimer
Where we provide financial services advice in connection with tokenised securities or digital assets:
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li>Our advice is limited to the legal and regulatory aspects of the transaction and does not constitute financial product advice, investment advice, or tax advice;
- We recommend that you obtain independent financial, tax, and accounting advice before making any investment decision;
- We do not guarantee the performance of any tokenised asset, digital currency, or investment vehicle;
- Past performance of any asset class is not indicative of future performance;
- Investments in digital assets carry significant risk, including the risk of total loss of capital.
10. Responsible Gaming / Gambling Disclaimer
Where our services relate to gaming, wagering, or chance-based token mechanisms, we advise that:
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li>Participation in gaming and wagering activities carries financial risk;
- Individuals should only participate with funds they can afford to lose;
- We encourage responsible participation and adherence to applicable gaming regulations;
- If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available through:
Australia: Gambling Help Online gamblinghelponline.org.au | 1800 858 858
UAE: Please contact your local healthcare provider for support services.
11. Copyright and Trademark Notices
All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, digital downloads, data compilations, and software, is the property of LEGAL777-ML-NIGHTWORX or its content suppliers and is protected by Australian and international copyright laws.
The trademarks, service marks, and logos displayed on this website are registered and unregistered trademarks of LEGAL777-ML-NIGHTWORX and third parties. Nothing on this website should be construed as granting any licence or right to use any trademark without our prior written consent.
Unauthorised use of any materials on this website may violate copyright, trademark, and other laws. For permission requests, contact [email protected].
12. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites that are not owned or controlled by LEGAL777-ML-NIGHTWORX. We:
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li>Have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites;
- Do not endorse, guarantee, or make any representations about third-party websites or their content;
- Recommend that you review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk and subject to the terms and conditions of those websites.
13. Updates and Contact
We review and update these Regulatory Disclosures periodically to ensure accuracy and compliance with applicable laws. The "Effective Date" at the top of this page indicates when the disclosures were last updated.
If you have any questions about these disclosures or require additional information about our regulatory status, please contact:
Regulatory Compliance Officer
LEGAL777-ML-NIGHTWORX
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +61 2 9001 2345 (Sydney) / +971 4 422 1234 (Dubai)