Overview
We are the premier strategic partner for innovators and institutions at the intersection of finance and technology. From structuring the tokenization of novel assets to navigating the complex global regulatory landscape, we provide end-to-end legal support for clients to build, launch, and defend the next generation of digital infrastructure and financial products. Our expertise spans the full ecosystem, from foundational protocols to sophisticated consumer-facing applications.
Areas of Focus
Tokenization & Digital Securities
We guide clients through the creation and issuance of novel digital assets, architecting structures that are compliant, commercially viable, and aligned with their strategic objectives. Whether tokenizing traditional assets or creating new forms of digital value, we provide seamless counsel to navigate the complex interplay of securities, commodities, and intellectual property law.
Asset Tokenization & Security Token Offerings (STOs)
We architect the complete pathway for tokenizing real-world and digital assets. Our services include analyzing the application of securities laws (e.g., the Howey test), structuring the offering to comply with relevant regulations or exemptions, and drafting all transactional and disclosure documents. We ensure clients can unlock liquidity while effectively managing legal and regulatory risk.
Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) & Digital Collectibles
In the dynamic NFT market, we provide sophisticated advice on the entire lifecycle. We counsel on intellectual property licensing structures (defining holder rights), marketplace terms of service, and the critical analysis of whether an NFT project could be deemed a financial instrument, while navigating complex consumer protection and commercial law issues.
Stablecoins & Payment Systems
We provide steadfast guidance on the design and deployment of stablecoins and other digital payment solutions. Our work includes advising on reserve management structures, securing necessary licenses (such as money transmitter licenses or the NY BitLicense), and engaging with financial regulators to ensure the compliant operation of fiat-backed, crypto-backed, or algorithmic stablecoins.
Platform & Protocol Advisory
For the architects of the decentralized economy, we serve as foundational legal partners. We support the development and growth of exchanges, DeFi protocols, DAOs, and other critical infrastructure, providing strategic counsel on governance, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance.
Exchanges & DeFi Protocols
We provide comprehensive legal support for centralized and decentralized trading platforms and protocols. This includes advising on the legal architecture of smart contracts, liquidity pools, and automated market makers (AMMs), as well as navigating the complex regulatory framework governing exchanges, broker-dealers, and clearing agencies.
DAOs & Decentralized Governance
We are at the forefront of advising on the formation and operation of Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs). We structure legal wrappers to mitigate liability, design robust governance frameworks, and counsel on treasury management and the legal implications of protocol proposals and voting mechanics.
Digital Infrastructure & Custody
We provide critical legal counsel to the core operators of blockchain networks. Our work includes advising crypto mining companies, validators, and node service providers on regulatory and commercial matters, and structuring compliant, secure custody solutions for institutional and retail clients holding digital assets.
Regulatory, Enforcement & Disputes
Our team possesses unparalleled experience navigating high-stakes regulatory challenges in the digital asset space, combining deep government insights with a formidable litigation track record. We defend our clients’ innovations and advocate for sensible policy, whether before a regulator, in a courtroom, or during a confidential investigation.
Regulatory Strategy & Licensing
We proactively engage with global financial regulators—including the SEC, CFTC, FinCEN, and OFAC—to shape policy and secure our clients' freedom to operate. We guide clients through the full spectrum of licensing and registration requirements and help develop sustainable, forward-looking compliance programs.
Government Investigations & Enforcement Defense
We represent companies, protocols, and individuals in complex and sensitive investigations and enforcement actions brought by federal and state authorities. Our expertise covers alleged violations of securities laws, anti-money laundering (AML) and sanctions regulations, and commodities laws.