
LegalBit is a team of experienced lawyers specializing in digital projects. We help entrepreneurs build a solid legal foundation for success.
Risk assessment is a foundational step for any technology project before launch, fundraising, or entering new markets. Our approach identifies and evaluates all potential legal threats, enabling you to make informed and strategically sound decisions.
What Our Risk Assessment Covers
We conduct a 360-degree analysis of your project across key areas:
1. Regulatory & Compliance Risks
- Business Model Analysis: We determine if your activities fall under specific regulatory frameworks (e.g., financial, gaming, advertising).
- Licensing Risks: We assess the necessity of obtaining licenses (VASP, gaming, financial) and evaluate the likelihood of successfully securing them in your chosen jurisdictions.
- AML/KYC Risks: We analyze your project’s vulnerability to claims and enforcement actions related to anti-money laundering regulations.
- Data Privacy Risks: We review your compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and other data protection laws, assessing the risk of fines and legal action.
2. Intellectual Property (IP) Risks
- IP Ownership & Clearance: We verify that rights to code, design, content, and other assets are properly secured, assessing the risk of claims from former employees or contractors.
- Third-Party Infringement Risks: We analyze your product (name, logo, technology) for potential infringement of third-party patents, trademarks, and copyrights.
- Open Source Software (OSS) Risks: We evaluate the open-source licenses you use and the compliance obligations they impose on your proprietary code.
3. Contractual & Operational Risks
- Analysis of User-Facing Agreements: We identify weaknesses in your Terms of Service, Privacy Policies, and other agreements that could lead to user disputes or lawsuits.
- Contract Review: We analyze key contracts with partners, suppliers, and vendors to uncover hidden risks and unfavorable terms.
- Ownership Structure Analysis: We assess risks related to your corporate structure, equity distribution, and employee stock options.
4. Market & Jurisdictional Risks
- Target Market Analysis: We evaluate the legal specifics and potential pitfalls in the countries you plan to enter (e.g., loot box bans in Belgium, crypto regulations in the U.S.).
- Payment Processor Risks: We analyze the likelihood of merchant account suspension for high-risk projects and propose effective mitigation strategies.
How Our Process Works
- Deep Dive: We study your product, business plans, technical documentation, and existing legal framework.
- Risk Identification: We compile a comprehensive list of all potential threats and vulnerabilities.
- Assessment & Prioritization: Each risk is assigned a severity level (low, medium, high) based on its potential business impact and likelihood of occurrence.
- Mitigation Plan Development: We deliver a detailed report with actionable, prioritized recommendations for each risk—from amending documents to adjusting business processes or selecting a different jurisdiction.
Want to uncover your project’s hidden risks?
Request a complimentary express risk diagnosis. We will conduct a preliminary analysis of your project and highlight three key risk areas that require immediate attention.