Benjamin is a Director in Drew & Napier’s Telecommunications Media and Technology and Information Technology Practice Group. He regularly advises on FinTech-related licensing and regulatory issues, including requirements relating to the Payment Services Act, blockchain and cryptocurrencies and other fintech matters. Benjamin’s FinTech expertise includes advising on emerging and established payments solutions, payment gateways, blockchain-based digital investment platforms, cryptocurrencies and ICOs, e-wallets, contactless and mobile payments solutions, and digital gift vouchers. He also acted for the investor in a sports related NFT platform, with an investment valued at USD120 million.

Benjamin also regularly advises on legal issues in the commercialisation and exploitation of intellectual property rights, such as research and development agreements, IP licensing and cross-licensing agreements, IP assignments and also franchises and franchising businesses. Benjamin also regularly reviews software licensing agreements, IT procurement and related contracts, website terms of use, and other IT and technology contracts. He also advises on start-ups and early stage investments in technology companies.

Benjamin is an endorsed lawyer for Information Technology Law by Best Lawyers International: Singapore 2025. He is recognised as a market-leading lawyer for Corporate/M&A by Asialaw. He is also recognised as a Global Elite Thought Leader for life sciences; and labour & employment by Who’s Who Legal 2023, while Asia Pacific Legal 500 2024 recommends Benjamin in employment, and fintech & financial services, and notes, “‘Benjamin Gaw is always available and understands the issues well.’, a ‘true subject matter expert’, and ‘practical and efficient, able to deliver timely and accurately pitched advice.’”