Lawyers who keep your business moving
Crypto & Fintech
iGaming & GameDev / GameFi
IT Projects
Digital Marketing & Affiliate
VASP licensing, token sales, MiCA compliance, payment services and EMI.
- VASP
- MiCA
- Token sales
iGaming licences and payment methods, the legal basis for blockchain games and in-game assets.
- iGaming licences
- Payment methods
- GameFi
Terms of service, GDPR, development contracts, the legal foundation for SaaS and AI projects.
- SaaS
- GDPR
- AI and ML
Contracts with partners and webmasters, advertising review, structure and jurisdiction for a CPA network.
- CPA and Affiliate
- Advertising
- Contracts
Industries we work in
Crypto
Exchanges, swaps, wallets. VASP and CASP licences, AML/KYC.
Web3
Tokens, token sales, DeFi, DAOs and NFTs. We prepare you for MiCA and listings.
Fintech and payments
Payment services, EMI, MSB. Registration, licences, bank agreements.
iGaming
Licences, platforms and payment methods. Entry into regulated markets.
GameDev and GameFi
Blockchain games, in-game assets, licensing agreements.
IT and SaaS
Terms of service, GDPR, software protection and a holding for your startup.
AI and ML
Data, copyright in generated content, requirements for AI products.
Digital marketing, CPA and Affiliate
Affiliate programmes, advertising, agreements with publishers and platforms.
Our cases
Preparing a token sale
A Web3 startup planned a token sale and EU market entry but was unsure how MiCA applied to it.
What we did
- Reviewed the product and classified the token
- Prepared the white paper, AML/KYC policy and investor agreements
Licensing agreements for a blockchain game
A blockchain gaming startup needed to understand licensing requirements in the USA, EU and UK.
What we did
- Advised on the laws of several countries
- Drafted licence agreements for users and partners
- Protected the client’s interests in negotiations
Acquisition of a VASP-licensed crypto company
Investors were acquiring a European crypto company with a VASP (Virtual Asset Service Provider) license.
What we did
- Kept the deal compliant with all legal requirements at every stage
- Helped the parties reach a mutually beneficial agreement
Market entry for an iGaming platform
An iGaming company was preparing to launch its platform and enter a regulated market.
What we did
- Built the launch legal strategy and compliance
- Protected the client’s intellectual property
- Reduced risks in contracts and the operating model
Choosing jurisdictions for a VPN service
A VPN service needed a country for registration with clear taxation and strong data protection.
What we did
- Analysed taxes, political climate and reputation of countries
- Selected jurisdictions without strict VPN licensing
Holding structure for an IT startup
Before raising investment, an IT startup needed a holding structure to protect its software and reduce taxes.
What we did
- Set up the holding structure and protected the IP
- Prepared the structure for investment and scaling
Canada MSB registration for a crypto payment platform
A European fiat-to-crypto exchange platform planned to enter Canada with no local entity and unclear FINTRAC requirements.
What we did
- Drafted the AML/ATF program and assembled the FINTRAC package
- Filed the application and handled communication with the regulator
- Prepared the client for Canadian bank onboarding
Structuring a CPA network
A CPA network running financial offers operated as an informal group: payouts went through personal cards, and a payment provider had frozen funds twice.
What we did
- Compared jurisdictions and chose a UAE + Cyprus structure
- Prepared contracts with advertisers and webmasters
- Introduced webmaster KYC, sanctions screening and a payout policy
How we work
Free consultation
We learn about your project and goals.
Assessment and price
We assess the risks, propose a plan and agree a fixed price.
Documents and structuring
We draft the agreements and set up the structure.
Ongoing support
We stay with you as the project grows.
Jurisdictions we know inside out
We match the region and regime to your business model.
News
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