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Blockchain technology has revolutionized various industries, and the legal sector is no exception. Greenberg Traurig’s global Blockchain & Digital Assets Group is at the forefront of providing comprehensive legal services in this rapidly evolving field. With over 100 attorneys across multiple legal disciplines, our team is well-equipped to handle the complex and multifaceted legal issues surrounding blockchain and digital assets.
A Multidisciplinary Approach
Our group consists of attorneys specializing in diverse areas such as securities, commodities and broker-dealer regulations, entity and fund formation, financing, exchange formation, federal and state financial services regulation, technology and intellectual property licensing, privacy concerns, cybersecurity issues, and taxation. This multidisciplinary approach enables us to anticipate and address the legal challenges that our clients may face in blockchain and digital asset development or utilization.
Wide Range of Services
We offer a wide range of services to our clients, including:
Token structuring: We assist clients in structuring tokens and digital assets in compliance with applicable regulations.
Fund formation: Our team advises on the formation of funds that invest in blockchain and digital assets.
Investment strategies: We provide guidance on investment strategies in the blockchain and digital asset space.
Financial regulation and registration: Our attorneys help clients navigate the complex regulatory landscape governing blockchain and digital assets.
International tax planning and structuring: We offer expertise in international tax planning and structuring for blockchain and digital asset transactions.
Stable coins and asset-backed digital assets: We advise on the legal and regulatory aspects of stable coins and asset-backed digital assets.
Infrastructure applications: Our team assists clients in leveraging blockchain technology for infrastructure applications.
Technology licensing and development: We provide guidance on technology licensing and development matters related to blockchain.
Mining: We offer legal advice on mining operations and related regulatory compliance.
Securities compliance: Our attorneys assist clients in ensuring compliance with securities regulations in relation to blockchain and digital assets.
Cryptocurrency exchanges and trading: We advise on legal and regulatory issues surrounding cryptocurrency exchanges and trading platforms.
Blockchain-as-a-service: We help clients navigate legal and regulatory considerations when utilizing blockchain-as-a-service offerings.
As the blockchain industry continues to evolve, new products and services emerge. Our team is constantly staying up-to-date with the latest developments, such as non-fungible tokens (NFTs), staking, and other innovations. We are able to react quickly and provide clients with best practices and the latest regulatory guidance and interpretation.
Anticipating Legal Challenges
The legal landscape surrounding blockchain and digital assets is constantly evolving, and our team is dedicated to staying ahead of the curve. We anticipate, recognize, and address the legal challenges that our clients may face in blockchain and digital asset development or utilization. Our attorneys are well-versed in the obligations and regulations surrounding blockchain and smart contract technology implementations.
Advising on Blockchain and Smart Contract Technology Implementations
Blockchain applications and smart contracts introduce automation to various functions, and we advise clients on appropriate standards and protocols for their deployment. We ensure that clients can meet the demands of regulators, law enforcement, and any trier of fact or law. We also address uncertainties surrounding access to blockchain and smart contract data, reporting and certification of controls, and retention and production of records relating to disputes. We assess emerging data privacy and security obligations and assist clients in legal and regulatory preparations and negotiations.
Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets
Cryptocurrencies and other digital assets, including NFTs, have gained market acceptance in recent years. We carefully evaluate each opportunity in terms of business and financing requirements, as well as regulatory compliance obligations, market volatility, and other factors. Our team stays abreast of existing laws, enforcement actions, rulings, orders, legal trends, upcoming bills, and technical developments. We help clients anticipate and prepare for potential compliance requirements and legal and regulatory changes.
Our Capabilities
Here is an overview of our capabilities:
- Contractual Structure and Implementation
- Corporate, Fund Formation, Venture Capital & Capital Raises
- Cybersecurity & Privacy
- Intellectual Property
- Litigation
- Marketplace Lending
- M&A
- Regulatory Matters
- Tax
- Technology & Digital Transactions
- Virtual Currency, Digital Assets & NFTs
Cryptocurrency Enforcement
Greenberg Traurig’s Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team consists of dedicated former government officials and experienced white-collar defense attorneys with industry-specific knowledge and skills. We help clients navigate the complex and evolving cryptocurrency enforcement landscape. With scrutiny from regulators and law enforcement on the rise, our team guides clients through internal investigations, government investigations, and defense of civil and criminal cases involving alleged fraud, market manipulation, violations of securities and commodities laws, and sanctions violations.
Overheard on the Block(chain) Blog
Stay updated on the regulatory and legal developments in the blockchain and cryptocurrency sector with GT’s Overheard on the Block(chain) blog. Our multidisciplinary team covers key issues such as investment strategies, financial regulation and registration, international tax planning and structuring, stable coins and asset-backed digital assets, token structuring, infrastructure applications, technology licensing and development, securities compliance, cryptocurrency exchanges and trading, blockchain-as-a-service, and fund formation.
Contact Us
To learn more about our capabilities, please feel free to reach out to our Blockchain & Digital Assets Group contacts at https://cointhread.com.
