DAO Formation & Entity Structuring

Comprehensive legal advisory for establishing and structuring legal entities for blockchain-enabled innovation, digital assets, and Web3 ventures. Latham's digital assets and Web3 team works at the leading edge of blockchain technology, setting legal and regulatory precedents for new assets and industries.

DAO Formation & Investment

Establishing decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) with compliant legal frameworks. Services include structuring DAO governance frameworks, token economics design, and investment structures to ensure regulatory compliance while maintaining operational flexibility.

Entity Structuring Services

• Jurisdiction selection and offshore corporate structures for Web3 projects
• DAO legal wrapper establishment and compliance (Wyoming LLC, Marshall Islands, and other jurisdictions)
• Multi-entity architecture design for token projects
• Foundation formation advisory (Cayman, Swiss, Singapore structures)
• Subsidiary structuring for global blockchain ventures
• Protocol company establishment and governance design

Regulatory Framework Design

• Legal counsel for decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols navigating regulatory developments
• Blockchain-based protocol structuring and compliance advisory
• Token mechanics integration into corporate governance
• Cross-jurisdictional entity structuring for multi-market operations

Why Choose Latham & Watkins

Latham's Band 1 ranked practice (Chambers FinTech 2026) serves venture capital funds, protocol developers, exchanges, DAOs, institutional infrastructure providers, and financial institutions across the global digital asset ecosystem. With more than 3,500 lawyers across 32 offices in 14 countries, the firm provides unparalleled knowledge of digital assets and regulations worldwide.