Financial regulation

Blockchain & cryptocurrency

Legal clarity in a fast-evolving digital asset landscape.

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The blockchain and crypto space is maturing fast but with that maturity comes greater regulatory scrutiny, more complex commercial risks, and the need for legal advice that’s as fluent in the tech as it is in the law.

Our team brings a unique blend of technical understanding, regulatory expertise, and practical experience advising on blockchain-based business models, tokenised assets, crypto transactions, and distributed ledger technologies.

We’re genuinely engaged in the sector, some of us have even learned to code blockchain protocols ourselves. But we also know that what really matters is applying that knowledge to your specific needs, whether you’re a fintech innovator, asset manager, start-up founder, or institutional investor exploring digital assets.

Our blockchain and cryptocurrency legal services include:

  • Regulatory classification of cryptoassets (e.g. securities, utilities, stablecoins)
  • FCA registration under the UK AML regime for cryptoasset businesses
  • Token structuring and whitepaper reviews
  • Blockchain project governance and liability management
  • Smart contract enforceability and risk
  • Platform terms and conditions for exchanges, wallets, or DeFi tools
  • Crypto M&A, investment, and fundraising structuring
  • Digital asset disputes and litigation support
  • NFTs, IP, and commercial rights frameworks
  • Regulatory perimeter and sandbox applications

We also advise on the intersection between blockchain innovation and financial regulation, helping clients align decentralised models with UK legal frameworks, and avoid falling foul of complex rules around securities, payments, consumer protection or market abuse.

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