Blockchain & Digital Assets Legal Services

Service Overview

Lander & Rogers provides comprehensive legal services for blockchain, cryptocurrency, and digital asset matters in Australia. With two lawyers and one board member on the Standards Australia Smart Contracts Working Group, the firm brings technical depth to legal advice, serving clients from initial structuring through disputes and regulatory compliance.

Core Service Components

Blockchain & DLT Advisory

Smart Contract Structuring: Legal frameworks for smart contract implementation, including terms, liability allocation, and enforceability considerations.

DLT Implementation: Legal guidance for distributed ledger technology adoption in enterprise and financial services contexts.

Standards Compliance: Advice aligned with emerging Australian blockchain standards through direct Working Group participation.

Cryptocurrency & Digital Assets

Token Structuring: Legal structuring for token generation events and ongoing compliance.

Financial Products: Regulatory advice for cryptocurrency products under Australian financial services law.

Crypto Recovery: Assistance with recovery of lost or stolen cryptocurrency assets.

Corporate & Regulatory

Entity Formation: Appropriate legal structures for blockchain businesses in Australia.

Regulatory Compliance: Navigation of ASIC, AUSTRAC, and other regulatory requirements.

M&A Support: Due diligence and transaction support for blockchain company acquisitions.

Why Businesses Need This Service

Australian blockchain projects face unique regulatory requirements from ASIC, AUSTRAC, and state regulators. The regulatory landscape continues to evolve, requiring legal partners who actively participate in standards development.

Lander & Rogers' Standards Australia Working Group participation provides insight into future regulatory directions. The full-service commercial law platform supports projects beyond blockchain-specific matters into general corporate needs.

Target Clients

• Australian blockchain startups and scale-ups
• International projects launching in Australia
• Financial services firms implementing blockchain
• Enterprise DLT implementations
• Cryptocurrency exchanges and custodians
• Projects requiring Australian regulatory compliance

Firm Differentiators

Standards Leadership: Working Group participation on Standards Australia Smart Contracts standards.

Full-Service Platform: Complete commercial law support beyond blockchain specialty.

Innovation Programs: LawTech Hub and iHub demonstrate technology-forward culture.

National Coverage: Offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Canberra.

Blockchain Australia Member: Active industry association participation.