ICO Structuring & Compliance

Salerno Law provides expert legal services for businesses seeking to conduct Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs), ensuring compliance with Australian and international regulations. The firm recognises that ICOs represent an exponential opportunity for businesses to obtain contributions and investment, and structures offerings to promote investor trust and regulatory certainty.

Service Overview

Salerno Law's cryptocurrency solicitors guide founders through the complete ICO lifecycle: from initial structuring and whitepaper legal review, to regulatory compliance documentation, and through to post-ICO operational compliance. The firm combines deep knowledge of Australian securities law with international regulatory expertise, providing integrated advice for token issuers operating across multiple jurisdictions.

What's Included

• ICO structuring strategy and token classification analysis
• Whitepaper legal review and investor disclosure documentation
• Jurisdictional analysis for optimal ICO domicile
• Compliance framework design covering ASIC, AUSTRAC, and AML/CTF obligations
• Investor protection measures and terms of token sale documentation
• Cross-border entity structuring for ICO vehicles
• Ongoing post-ICO regulatory compliance advisory

Cross-Border ICO Advisory

As a cross-border legal team with offices in Australia, the United States, and the United Kingdom, Salerno Law advises clients on the optimal international jurisdiction for their ICO. The firm ensures all regulatory touchpoints are met in a manner that builds credibility with both investors and regulators alike, supporting Australian entities seeking to incorporate overseas and overseas entities seeking to establish in Australia.

Why Choose Salerno Law

With over two decades of legal practice and dedicated cryptocurrency expertise since the firm's founding in 2003, Salerno Law offers founders a single point of contact for ICO legal structuring across Australian and international jurisdictions, with 24/7 availability for clients operating in a fast-moving fundraising environment.