Our lawyers are adept at advising on cryptocurrency and NFT investments, a sector that is seeing a rapid rise in interest and regulatory scrutiny. We provide the full array of corporate services for businesses in this space, from formation and capitalisation to navigating complex securities regulations. We help clients identify liability risks and devise contractual and other strategies to address those risks, ensuring their operations comply with applicable requirements.

Our Expertise in Digital Assets

• Regulatory Compliance & Securities Law: The Lewis & May team provides strategic advice on whether a particular digital asset may be considered a financial product under Australian law, and we guide clients through the complex compliance and disclosure obligations that may apply.
• Smart Contracts & NFT Transactions: We counsel clients on the legal implications of smart contracts and the unique intellectual property issues that arise in the context of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs).
• Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF): We assist digital currency exchanges and other crypto-asset businesses in understanding and complying with their obligations under Australia’s AML/CTF regime.