Gilbert + Tobin

Gilbert + Tobin - Australia's Leading Web3 & Blockchain Law Firm

Company Overview

Founded in 1988 by Danny Gilbert and Tony Tobin, Gilbert + Tobin has grown from a small team to become Australia's leading independent corporate law firm with over 1,000 legal professionals across Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth. Recognized as the 2016 Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Firm of the Year and 2017 Financial Times' Most Innovative Law Firm in the Asia-Pacific, Gilbert + Tobin has established itself as a premier advisor on complex, high-profile matters in Australia's legal landscape.

Core Services

Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Regulation

Gilbert + Tobin's FinTech and Web3 practice, led by Partner Peter Reeves (Band 1 ranked in Chambers Global 2018-2025), provides comprehensive legal guidance on Australia's blockchain and cryptocurrency regulatory framework. The firm advises major digital asset platforms including Coinbase Global Inc, Kraken, Immutable, Synthetix, Lyra Finance, and Bakkt on platform establishment, product structuring, and regulatory compliance.

Digital Asset Platform Structuring

Specializing in the establishment of blockchain-based trading platforms that enable users to acquire synthetic exposure to both real-world and digital assets. Services include regulatory analysis, licensing guidance, and ongoing compliance support for digital asset exchanges and DeFi protocols.

Digital Asset Funds Advisory

Providing sophisticated legal counsel to digital asset fund managers including Holon Global, Coinbase, and Galaxy Digital. Services encompass fund structuring, regulatory compliance, investor documentation, and ongoing operational legal support.

Financial Services Regulation for Crypto

Comprehensive advisory on the application of Australian financial services laws to crypto-related products and services. Gilbert + Tobin's landmark representation of Block Earner in ASIC proceedings established important precedents for the crypto industry's regulatory framework in Australia.

Unique Selling Points

Leading Industry Recognition

• Band 1 ranking (Individual and Practice) for FinTech Legal in Chambers Global (2018-2025)
• Leading Partner for FinTech and Financial Services Regulation in Legal500 Asia Pacific (2023-2025)
• Published the Australian Blockchain chapter in The Legal 500
• Over 20 years of specialized financial services regulatory experience

Premier Client Portfolio

Advises the world's largest crypto exchanges (Coinbase, Kraken), leading Web3 gaming platforms (Immutable), major DeFi protocols (Synthetix, Lyra Finance), and institutional digital asset managers (Galaxy Digital, Holon Global). This client roster demonstrates trust from both international and domestic crypto industry leaders.

Full-Service Capability

Unlike boutique crypto law firms, Gilbert + Tobin offers integrated expertise across corporate law, M&A, capital markets, intellectual property, and dispute resolution—enabling comprehensive support for Web3 companies at all stages from formation through to complex transactions and litigation.

Market-Leading Expertise

With Peter Reeves' 20+ years in financial services regulation and the firm's track record on landmark crypto cases, Gilbert + Tobin provides unparalleled insight into Australian regulatory approaches and precedent-setting strategies.

Notable Clients

Coinbase Global Inc, Kraken, Immutable, Synthetix, Lyra Finance, Bakkt, Holon Global, Galaxy Digital, MH Carnegie & Co, Tribe, Ebonex, Block Earner

Why Choose Gilbert + Tobin

Gilbert + Tobin combines deep regulatory expertise with practical commercial understanding, making them the go-to legal advisor for serious crypto and Web3 companies navigating Australia's complex regulatory environment. From platform structuring and licensing to landmark test cases, the firm's comprehensive capabilities and established relationships with regulators provide unmatched value for digital asset businesses operating in or targeting the Australian market.