The digital economy is undergoing a revolutionary change through blockchain and crypto assets. As a company or investor in this sector, you face complex legal issues and an ever-changing regulatory landscape. Guldemond Advocaten’s specialists combine in-depth knowledge of blockchain technology with practical legal expertise to best guide you in your activities in this innovative market.

What can you turn to Guldemond Advocaten for?

We offer advice and legal assistance for:

• Setting up and structuring crypto businesses;
• Registration and licensing procedures at DNB and AFM;
• Compliance issues surrounding KYC and anti-money laundering regulations;
• Privacy and data protection in blockchain applications;
• Smart contracts and asset tokenization;
• Disputes regarding crypto transactions and trading platforms;
• Tax structuring of crypto activities;
• ICOs, STOs and other forms of token financing.

Regulation of crypto activities

Regulations for crypto businesses are becoming increasingly extensive. Exchanges and custodial wallets must register with the Dutch Central Bank and meet strict compliance requirements. Our lawyers will guide you through this complex regulatory landscape and ensure that your business meets all requirements. We advise on, among other things:

• Registration obligations with supervisors;
• Implementation of compliance programs;
• Customer due diligence procedures;
• Transaction monitoring systems;
• International regulations and jurisdiction issues.

Legal qualification and protection

The legal status of crypto assets raises many questions. How can these property rights be protected, transferred or serve as collateral? Our specialists have extensive experience with:

• Classifying different types of tokens;
• Structuring security rights on crypto assets;
• Protection of crypto investments;
• Legal aspects of custody solutions;
• Dispute resolution in crypto transactions.

Smart Contracts and Tokenization

Blockchain technology enables new forms of automated contract execution and digital representation of value. We advise on:

• The legal aspects of smart contracts;
• Tokenization of real estate and other assets;
• Governance-structuren voor gedecentraliseerde organisaties (DAO’s);
• Intellectual property rights in blockchain applications;
• Liability for automated transactions.

Practical support for innovative companies

Whether you are a startup developing a new blockchain application or an established company looking to offer crypto services, our lawyers will think along with you. We combine legal expertise with an understanding of the technology and your business model. In doing so, we not only look at current regulations, but also anticipate future developments.

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Do you need legal advice on blockchain or crypto? Contact Guldemond Advocaten