Leading Legal Expertise in Digital Assets & Blockchain
At One Legal Square Ltd, our digital assets and blockchain practice has been supporting founders, investors, and institutions in the cryptocurrency, blockchain, and tokenised economy since the sector's early days. As a West Sussex-based boutique firm, we combine deep regulatory insight with a practical understanding of blockchain technology to deliver tailored, business-focused legal solutions for clients across the UK, Europe, and globally.
We guide clients through the full lifecycle of digital asset initiatives — from fund formation and token offerings to decentralised protocols, DeFi platforms, NFT projects, and blockchain infrastructure investments. Our team works closely with technical, product, and commercial stakeholders to ensure structures remain compliant with the rapidly evolving regulatory landscape, including UK FCA rules, AML/CFT obligations, and international standards.
Our comprehensive support for digital asset clients includes:
We provide pragmatic, forward-thinking advice on the design, functionality, and distribution of native digital assets. Our experience covers token launches, ecosystem allocations, foundation and DAO governance, as well as the development of decentralised networks, DeFi protocols, blockchain gaming, NFTs, and digital asset marketplaces.
We support crypto and blockchain founders from initial entity formation and seed fundraising through to later-stage rounds, restructurings, and exits (including M&A and IPO preparation). Our advice covers UK, offshore, and foundation structures with full consideration of tax, regulatory, and securities implications.
We represent clients in regulatory investigations, enforcement actions, securities litigation, white-collar defence, and civil disputes involving digital assets, tokens, and blockchain projects. Our team delivers strategic, robust solutions across UK and international regulators.
We structure complex technology licensing, staking services, node operations, custody, and trading agreements while managing intellectual property risks. Our advice ensures compliance with UK money transmission, payment services, and related licensing regimes.
We handle all aspects of M&A for blockchain, crypto, and digital asset businesses, including deal structuring, regulatory compliance, and securities law considerations to deliver smooth and efficient transactions.
We advise on capital markets transactions involving blockchain issuers, including offerings under UK and international regimes, convertible notes, and pathways to public markets for digital asset and technology-focused companies.
Our specialists advise on UK and international tax issues arising from digital asset transactions, staking, DeFi yields, and token-based employee compensation programmes.
We counsel payment services and blockchain firms on UK and international AML, KYC, money service business rules, and product structuring to ensure full compliance.
We support the formation, marketing, and compliance of investment funds focused on digital assets, including venture, private equity, and emerging structures for crypto exposure.
For more information on how we can assist you with your digital asset, blockchain, or fund-related legal needs, reach out to us here.