Crypto-assets and blockchain technologies are fundamentally transforming financial markets, business models and digital infrastructures. At the same time, the regulatory framework has become significantly more complex in recent years. With the EU Regulation on Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCAR), the Transfer of Funds Regulation (TFR), as well as anti-money laundering requirements and national supervisory requirements, issuers, platform operators, wallet providers and investors face considerable legal challenges. Tax, civil law and supervisory issues – such as the classification of tokens, the obligation to publish a prospectus or the licensing requirement under the German Banking Act (KWG) – also play a central role. Structured and forward-looking legal advice is therefore essential to ensure that innovative projects are implemented in a manner that is both legally compliant and economically viable.
Our firm supports companies, FinTechs, investors and public sector bodies in structuring crypto and blockchain projects in a legally compliant manner. Our lawyers possess in-depth expertise in regulatory law, capital markets law, IT law and data law, and develop comprehensive solutions for tokenised business models, DeFi structures and NFT projects. We provide support both during the planning phase and in discussions with regulatory authorities such as BaFin, and represent your interests in contentious proceedings. The aim of our legal advice is to reconcile innovation with compliance.
Regulatory classification of crypto-assets under MiCAR, the German Banking Act (KWG) and the German Securities Trading Act (WpIG)
Advice on licensing requirements for crypto custody services, crypto exchanges and wallet providers
Legal structuring of token issuances (utility tokens, security tokens, stablecoins)
Review of prospectus and disclosure requirements
Drafting of white papers, general terms and conditions, and terms of use for crypto platforms
Advice on anti-money laundering (AML) and know-your-customer (KYC) obligations
Support with communication and coordination with regulatory authorities
Drafting of contracts in connection with blockchain collaborations and smart contracts
Legal support for NFT and DeFi projects
Representation in regulatory and civil law disputes
Seize the opportunities offered by blockchain technology in a legally compliant manner. Our lawyers provide comprehensive advice on crypto and blockchain and develop regulatory-compliant, forward-looking strategies for your business model.
