Expert Legal Counsel forThe Builders of Tomorrow

Specialized practice areas designed for innovators shaping blockchain, fintech, and the future of finance.

Turn Legal Complexity into Competitive Advantage

Whether you’re launching a token, entering a new market, or navigating regulatory uncertainty — Esquare Legal helps you move fast, stay compliant, and scale globally.

  • Backed by global experience across major jurisdictions and billion-dollar mandates.
  • Embedded in client ecosystems — fluent in tokenomics, governance, and decentralized finance.
  • Legal solutions that align with growth, fundraising, and go-to-market realities.
  • Thought Leaders in Web3 legal policy and compliance innovation.

Core Practice Areas

Comprehensive, compliant, and commercially-minded legal solutions built for innovators.

Fractional General Counsel

Our Fractional GC program delivers senior-level counsel without the overhead of a full-time legal department. Acting as part of your leadership team, we provide end-to-end legal management — from contracts and governance to regulatory disclosures and board support.

  • Contract drafting & negotiation

  • Employment, equity & incentive structures

  • Corporate governance & board documentation

  • Regulatory issue-spotting & compliance tracking

  • Quarterly legal audits & strategic reviews

Token Launches & Listings

We architect token ecosystems that are legally compliant, economically sustainable, and exchange-ready. Esquare Legal aligns product, regulation, and market strategy so you can move fast — without regulatory surprises.

  • Token design & whitepaper legal review

  • SAFT/SAFE documentation & investor compliance

  • Exchange readiness & listing documentation

  • Marketing & communications guidelines

  • Secondary market conduct & reporting

RWA Tokenization & DeFi

From equity and debt to real-estate and fund structures, we design legal frameworks that bring real-world assets on-chain. Our team bridges DeFi innovation with AML/KYC and securities compliance — ensuring every tokenization initiative meets global standards.

  • Legal architecture for tokenized assets

  • Compliance with securities & AML laws

  • Protocol governance & staking frameworks

  • Liquidity & custody considerations

  • Investor onboarding & risk disclosures

Licensing & Market Entry

We manage end-to-end licensing for crypto, fintech, and payment companies across key jurisdictions. Our counsel ensures your entity structure, compliance stack, and documentation are audit-ready — from EMI and VASP registrations to money-transmission approvals.

  • EMI, VASP & money-transmission licensing

  • Multi-jurisdictional compliance audits

  • Coordination with regulators & auditors

  • Tax, AML & governance frameworks

  • Ongoing regulatory maintenance programs

Investigations, Risk & Disputes

Our team handles sensitive inquiries, enforcement actions, and cross-border disputes with precision. We blend litigation experience with deep domain knowledge in blockchain and fintech — managing both legal and reputational risk through integrated communications strategies.

  • Regulatory inquiries & enforcement response

  • Internal investigations & risk assessments

  • Cross-border litigation & arbitration

  • Contract & shareholder disputes

  • Crisis communications alignment

Data, Security & IP

We develop privacy-by-design frameworks, draft security policies, and safeguard your IP portfolio — from code repositories to brand assets. Our legal structures ensure that innovation remains defensible, compliant, and future-proof.

  • GDPR & global data-protection compliance

  • Security frameworks & vendor contracts

  • IP registration & enforcement strategies

  • Open-source licensing & governance

  • Audits, bounties & disclosure policies

Core Practice Areas

Blockchain & Web3.0 Legal Advisory

Regulatory frameworks, licensing, tokenomics, DAO structuring.

Crypto Compliance

Exchange registration, AML/KYC policies, cross-border compliance.

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Fintech & Digital Assets

Legal structuring for payment systems, digital wallets, stablecoins.

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Data Protection & Privacy

GDPR, global data regulations, cybersecurity compliance.

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Policy & Regulation

Working with governments and enterprises to shape responsible adoption of emerging technologies.

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Intellectual Property & Corporate

Protecting your innovations with tailored IP strategies, trademarks, patents, and copyright solutions for the digital economy.

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Complementary Expertise

Beyond our core practices, Esquare Legal delivers integrated legal support across emerging intersections of law, finance, and technology.

Compliance Automation

Implementing technology-enabled monitoring for ongoing AML/KYC and reporting.

Education & Workshops

Legal training for teams, boards, and community leaders on compliance and risk management.

Corporate Structuring & Governance

Cross-border incorporation, tax alignment, and governance protocols.

Public Policy & Regulatory Advisory

Working with governments and regulators to shape adoption-ready frameworks for digital assets.

Ready to secure your innovation with legal clarity?

Whether you’re launching a token, entering a new market, or navigating regulatory uncertainty — Esquare Legal helps you move fast, stay compliant, and scale globally.

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