Delex LLP

Delex LLP is a modern Canadian law firm specializing at the intersection of blockchain, fintech, intellectual property, and complex litigation involving emerging technology, including artificial intelligence. The firm drives innovation in cryptocurrency dispute resolution while offering unparalleled guidance on blockchain technology, smart contracts, and token launches (ICOs).

Core Legal Services

Delex LLP offers comprehensive legal services to cryptocurrency fraud victims, plaintiffs or defendants in intellectual property and shareholder disputes. The firm assists clients navigating the crypto regulatory landscape, serving individuals, startups, developers, and artists in complex civil litigation, regulatory proceedings, class actions, and cross-border crypto disputes. In addition to litigation, they offer sophisticated solicitor services including securitization risk analysis and business structuring for decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs).

Key Specialties

The firm's team includes blockchain-savvy litigators pioneering NFT airdrop defense and token-launch counsel in Canada's legal landscape. Sohaib M. Habib is notably the first lawyer in Canada to serve defendants by way of a non-fungible token (NFT) airdrop and is the author of the first legal book in the world focused on NFTs. Both founding partners are regular contributors to LexisNexis Practice Notes dealing specifically with emerging issues related to blockchain technology and smart contracts.

Practice Focus Areas

Delex LLP provides specialized expertise in:

• Cryptocurrency fraud recovery and digital asset litigation
• Blockchain, FinTech, and emerging technology law
• Commercial and technology litigation
• Intellectual property disputes in the crypto space
• Token launches (ICOs/ITOs) and whitepaper compliance
• Smart contract legal issues
• NFT-related legal matters
• DAO business structuring and governance
• Class actions involving digital assets
• Cross-border crypto disputes
• Crypto taxation advisory

Leadership and Expertise

The firm is led by Sohaib M. Habib and Brendan D. Peters, both of whom began their careers as pharmaceutical patent litigators before transitioning to focus on blockchain technology and emerging tech law. Sohaib frequently advises crypto startups and technology companies on emerging business structures, intellectual property matters, and compliance issues. The firm's attorneys are recognized thought leaders, contributing to legal publications and pioneering novel approaches to crypto-related legal challenges.

Why Choose Delex LLP

Delex LLP stands out for its deep technical understanding of blockchain technology combined with sophisticated litigation expertise. The firm offers both contentious (litigation) and non-contentious (solicitor) services, making it a comprehensive legal partner for Web3 businesses and individuals. With a focus on innovation and pioneering legal strategies in the crypto space, Delex LLP serves clients ranging from individual crypto holders to startups and established technology companies navigating the complex legal landscape of digital assets and decentralized technologies.