MICHAEL TITUS
Principal
Practice Area
- Corporate & Commercial
- Conveyancing
- Criminal Defence
- Employment
- Family
- Financial Technology
- Immigration
- Intellectual Property
- Investment Funds
- Litigation & Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Regulatory
Jurisdiction
- Hong Kong
MICHAEL TITUS
Michael Titus, the Founding Principal and Managing Partner of TITUS.
Michael is a highly accomplished legal professional and practicing solicitor in Hong Kong. With a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Lehigh University and a Juris Doctor from the City University of Hong Kong, Michael brings a unique blend of legal expertise and business acumen to his practice.
Michael specializes in regulatory, cryptocurrency, and corporate law, possessing extensive experience across a diverse array of commercial legal practices. He demonstrates proficiency in M&A, business transactions, joint ventures, and digital assets. In civil litigation and dispute resolution, Michael handles cases in banking, breach of contract, negligence, commercial conspiracy, fraud, debt recovery, defamation, employment, family matters, injunctions, international trade, joint venture disputes, judicial review, landlord-tenant issues, shareholder disputes, professional negligence, restructuring, insolvency, sale of goods and services, trusts, arbitration, and mediation.
His expertise extends to employment law, investment funds, family and matrimonial matters, wills, probate, trusts, regulatory compliance, immigration, criminal law, and intellectual property. Michael’s deep understanding of these areas allows him to provide comprehensive legal guidance to clients facing complex challenges.
Prior to establishing TITUS, Michael practiced in Singapore, specializing in Mergers & Acquisitions and cross-border private equity transactions. This experience equipped him with a robust understanding of the dynamic nuances of international business.
Under Michael’s transformative leadership, TITUS has reshaped the legal landscape in Hong Kong, thriving on technological advancements, particularly in fintech, blockchain, and cryptocurrency. The firm offers comprehensive services across Corporate and M&A, Financial Technology, Regulatory & Compliance, and more. With a diverse, seasoned team providing expert legal, regulatory, and commercial advice, TITUS serves a broad international clientele, including German and Japanese speakers.
Michael has carved a niche for himself in the rapidly evolving fields of securities, futures, and distributed ledger technology. His deep understanding of the intricate regulations surrounding money transmission, securities laws, and anti-money laundering (AML) requirements has positioned him as a trusted advisor for token issuers, exchanges, wallet providers, and payment providers.
With Michael at the helm, TITUS is committed to quality and efficiency, positioning itself as a leader in adapting to market changes and ensuring client success across various industries. His exceptional communication skills, combined with his legal expertise, enable him to effectively liaise with a diverse clientele across multiple jurisdictions, making him an invaluable asset to clients navigating the complex world of corporate and commercial law.
Michael is fluent in English.