Blockchain & Web3 Capital Raising Legal Advisory

Comprehensive legal advisory services guiding Web3 and blockchain projects through capital raising processes from structuring to close. Piper Alderman's integrated team brings together expertise in blockchain regulation, corporate law, and fintech to support fundraising across traditional and digital asset structures.

Fundraising Structuring & Legal Support

Token Sales & ICO Legal Structuring: Legal frameworks for token sales, initial coin offerings (ICOs), and digital asset fundraises with full regulatory compliance guidance under Australian securities and financial services laws.

Equity & Hybrid Fundraising: Legal support for seed rounds, Series A-C fundraising, venture capital deals, and private equity transactions in the blockchain and fintech space. Includes term sheet negotiation, shareholder agreements, and corporate governance frameworks.

Capital Markets & Public Offerings: IPOs, secondary offerings, private placements, and regulatory compliance for public and private capital raises, including ASX listing requirements for blockchain companies.

Fund Formation: Legal structuring for digital asset funds, crypto venture capital funds, and blockchain investment vehicles with appropriate regulatory licensing.

Regulatory Compliance & Licensing

AFSL Requirements: Guidance on Australian Financial Services Licensing applications and ongoing compliance obligations for token issuers and digital asset fund managers.

Securities Law Compliance: Navigation of ASIC regulations ensuring token sales and equity raises comply with Australian securities laws, including disclosure requirements and exemptions.

DAO Structuring: Legal frameworks for decentralized autonomous organizations seeking to raise capital, balancing regulatory compliance with decentralized governance models.

Deal Execution Support

Due Diligence Coordination: Legal due diligence management for fundraising companies, helping prepare data rooms and address investor legal queries.

Documentation: Drafting and negotiation of subscription agreements, SAFT agreements, token purchase agreements, shareholder agreements, and all legal documentation required for capital raises.

Cross-Border Fundraising: International structuring for global blockchain projects raising capital from Australian and offshore investors, including tax treaty optimization and foreign investment compliance.

Why Choose Piper Alderman

Piper Alderman was the first major Australian law firm to accept Bitcoin payments (October 2019), demonstrating deep commitment to the blockchain industry. The team has advised leading Australian and international blockchain projects since 2017, with strong relationships throughout the Web3 ecosystem and with regulators including ASIC and the ATO. Their lawyers combine technical understanding of blockchain technology with practical capital markets experience to navigate the challenging regulatory landscape for Web3 fundraising.