Solving legal gravity in the crypto space
Specialized crypto law firm for exchanges, Web3 innovators, DAOs, and DeFi platforms
Our legal pedigree: From BlackRock to Coinbase
Gravity Legal is led by a senior team of attorneys with 30+ years of combined legal experience, including lawyers recognized by Legal 500, and a rare depth of expertise spanning both traditional finance and crypto. Our founders have advised leading global institutions such as BlackRock, J.P. Morgan, and Credit Suisse, and have been active in crypto since 2014, beginning with Coinbase’s early European expansion and continuing with work for MEXC, PayPal, and Cardano Foundation —bringing institutional rigor and crypto-native insight to clients building and scaling in the digital-asset and Web3 economy.
Tomas Richter Urban
Managing Partner
Tomas is a Legal 500–recognized crypto and fintech lawyer with deep expertise spanning traditional finance and digital assets. Originally trained in banking, finance, and capital markets law, he has advised global institutions including BlackRock, J.P. Morgan, and PayPal. Active in crypto since 2014, starting with Coinbase’s early European expansion, Tomas has worked with leading platforms and protocols such as MEXC, BingX, and the Cardano Foundation. He has served as Chief Legal Officer of a prominent crypto hedge fund Wincent, and is a pioneer of EU MiCA licensing, deeply engaged with regulators and industry working groups, assisting crypto businesses with MiCA strategy and applications.
Andrej Solar
Partner
Andrej is an experienced crypto and fintech lawyer and long-time crypto enthusiast, advising global crypto and payment services companies across the digital-asset and Web3 ecosystem. He has advised PayPal, NuFi—a leading Cardano wallet and staking protocol—and worked closely with the Cardano Foundation. Andrej is at the forefront of EU MiCA licensing, supporting crypto businesses with regulatory structuring, licence applications, and ongoing compliance. His practice also covers AML and KYC frameworks, and he has extensive experience advising DeFi projects, including those in offshore jurisdictions, on regulatory risk, governance, and operational compliance.
Three reasons Crypto and Web3 enterprises are choosing us
Finance law background
Our expertise is rooted in traditional finance and law of banking and financial markets. We have advised leading global institutions on financial regulation, instruments, and markets.
Deep expertise in Crypto
We have been active in crypto since 2014, and we have advised crypto exchanges, Web3 startups, DAOs, and digital-asset institutions pioneering the Web3 and FinTech sectors.
Hands-on agile approach
Gravity Legal is a new breed of law firm providing legal clarity and no-nonsense approach loved by business founders of small and medium digital asset enterprises.
We advise crypto exchanges, hedge funds, token launchpads, DAOs, and DeFi protocols
Working with Tomas is easy and effective — professional, responsive, and results-driven.
CLO, Crypto Investment Fund
Tomas is someone you can genuinely rely on, thoughtful, structured, and consistent in how he works. Collaborating with him is straightforward and efficient, which makes a real difference in complex projects.
CEO, DeFi Asset Management
Tomas is a trusted partner who is dependable, thoughtful, and collaborative, consistently delivering results and making every project a pleasure to work on.
CLO, Crypto Exchange
Recognized by the world’s leading legal services benchmarking platform, connecting global law firms with international clients across more than 100 countries.
How we can help your Web3 business
Crypto Exchanges Regulation and Compliance
- Advise crypto exchanges on regulatory and licensing requirements across major global jurisdictions, including exchange classification, permissions, and ongoing obligations.
- Structure exchange operations to protect founders, entities, and users through robust legal frameworks, compliance programs, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Act as legal counsel in dealings with crypto regulators, supervisory authorities, and enforcement bodies, including regulatory inquiries and audits.
- Support the launch, scaling, or restructuring of exchange products and services—such as spot trading, derivatives, custody, and fiat on- and off-ramps—within compliant digital and decentralized operating models.
MiCA Licensing & Whitepaper Compliance (EU)
- Advise crypto asset service providers and token issuers on MiCA applicability, scope, and regulatory classification under the EU framework.
- Assist with MiCA licensing and registration processes, including preparation of regulatory filings, internal policies, and ongoing compliance obligations.
- Draft, review, and coordinate the notification of MiCA-compliant crypto-asset whitepapers, ensuring alignment with disclosure, governance, and liability requirements.
- Support communications with national competent authorities and regulators across the EU, including pre-notification discussions, submissions, and supervisory follow-up.
DEX and DeFi Platforms
- Advise on corporate structuring and the overall legal setup of decentralized exchanges and other decentralized platforms.
- Identify and mitigate regulatory risk through jurisdictional analysis and assessment of applicable laws worldwide.
- Draft and implement internal policies and client- or member-facing legal documentation tailored to platform operations.
- Support the legal design and compliance of algorithmic trading models and the deployment of advanced financial and blockchain-based technologies.
Real-World Asset Tokenization (RWA)
- Advise on the on-chain structuring and tokenization of real estate, commodities, movable assets, and financial instruments, including the use of stablecoins and central bank digital currencies.
- Ensure compliance with applicable financial-market, securities, and asset-specific regulations across relevant jurisdictions.
- Design and implement compliant KYC, AML/CFT, and investor onboarding frameworks appropriate to the asset class and distribution model.
- Draft and coordinate all required legal documentation, including whitepapers, token terms, custody and escrow arrangements, blockchain service agreements, and related contractual frameworks.
Token Launches, Offerings & Fundraising
- Advise on the issuance of tokens or digital assets, including legal classification, regulatory analysis, and assessment of associated compliance risks.
- Structure and support private sales, presales, public offerings, airdrops, and exchange-based or decentralized launches in line with applicable regulations.
- Draft and review token and investor-facing documentation, including whitepapers, SAFTs, token terms, and sale conditions.
- Design and implement compliant investor onboarding processes, covering KYC, AML/CFT, and data protection requirements.
DAO Formation & Governance
- Advise on the selection of the most appropriate jurisdiction for DAO formation, including legal wrappers and liability protection, and design the full legal structure.
- Draft clear and enforceable governance documentation, including internal policies, voting mechanisms, decision-making processes, codes of conduct, and other member-facing rules.
- Support the deployment of smart contracts and network protocols in line with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
- Assist with treasury structuring, fund management frameworks, and compliant spending and reporting practices.
Cross-Border Regulatory Strategy
- Advise on the legal and regulatory frameworks affecting crypto, Web3, and decentralized finance projects across multiple jurisdictions worldwide.
- Design compliance strategies and legal structures that protect founders, teams, and communities while enabling innovation and growth.
- Act as liaison with regulators and supervisory authorities, managing filings, notifications, and ongoing regulatory engagement.
- Support clients in adapting traditional financial products, services, and operational models to digital, tokenized, or decentralized environments.
NFT Legal Protection & Market Readiness
- Prepare and review all legal documentation required for a compliant and successful NFT mint, including terms, disclosures, and sale conditions.
- Structure and protect intellectual property rights associated with NFT collections, ensuring clarity on ownership, licensing, and permitted uses.
- Safeguard your legal position vis-à-vis NFT purchasers through clear rights allocation, consumer protection compliance, and liability management.
- Advise on the legal setup of NFT marketplaces, covering platform terms, IP frameworks, and regulatory considerations.
Cross-border counsel across EU, US, Middle East & Offshore
We advise on cross-border structuring of crypto and Web3 projects and coordinate with local counsel where required.
European Union (MiCA · VASP / CASP)
- Regulatory analysis and classification under MiCA for crypto-asset issuers and crypto-asset service providers (CASPs).
- Licensing, passporting strategy, and ongoing compliance obligations across EU Member States.
- Whitepaper drafting, notification, and interaction with national competent authorities.
Middle East (Regulatory Hubs & Licensing)
- Regulatory mapping and licensing strategy across key jurisdictions (including UAE and other regional hubs).
- Support with exchange, custody, and virtual asset service provider approvals.
- Coordination with local regulators and licensed entities to support compliant market entry.
United States (Regulatory & Compliance Strategy)
- Advise on regulatory positioning, compliance strategy, and enforcement trends for U.S.-based and U.S.-facing crypto and Web3 businesses.
- Assess legal and operational risks arising from U.S. market exposure and cross-border activity.
- Structuring strategies to mitigate U.S. regulatory risk for global or non-U.S. focused projects.
Offshore Jurisdictions (Structuring & Risk Management)
- Strategic use of offshore jurisdictions for entity structuring, governance, and operational flexibility.
- Legal risk assessment and regulatory positioning aligned with international standards.
- Coordination with local counsel to ensure substance, compliance, and defensible structures.
Talk to a crypto lawyer
Gravity Legal
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