Digital Assets Entity Formation & Structuring

Sullivan & Cromwell provides sophisticated legal counsel on entity formation and corporate structuring for digital asset businesses. The firm's Digital Assets Practice advises clients on corporate structuring and governance guidance for blockchain and cryptocurrency ventures, from innovative startups seeking to disrupt traditional finance to highly regulated financial institutions enhancing their digital asset capabilities.

Corporate Structuring Services

S&C's multidisciplinary team advises on optimal entity structures for digital asset projects, including jurisdiction selection, foundation formation, and subsidiary structuring to address regulatory compliance requirements while maintaining operational flexibility. The practice provides comprehensive guidance on corporate governance frameworks for digital asset issuers and platforms.

M&A Structuring Expertise

The firm brings world-class M&A capabilities to cryptocurrency and blockchain company transactions, advising on complex deal structures that navigate regulatory requirements, address digital asset custody and transfer mechanisms, and manage regulatory approval processes. Representative work includes advising Yuga Labs on its acquisition of PROOF (a leading NFT platform) and structuring acquisitions of cryptocurrency exchanges and trading platforms.

Strategic Investment Structures

S&C advises on corporate structures for strategic investments in the digital asset space, having represented SoftBank on investments in Twenty One Capital (a Bitcoin-native public company) and its NYSE listing, and advised on the formation of the first Bitcoin-native public company. The practice counsels on multi-jurisdictional investment structures and coordination across key cryptocurrency markets.

Industry Leadership

Recognized by Law360 as 'Practice Group of the Year' for Fintech in both 2025 and 2026, S&C's digital assets practice delivers cutting-edge advice on entity formation and structuring matters as the regulatory landscape continues to evolve.