Stablecoin & Real-World Asset Legal Services

Comprehensive legal counsel for stablecoin issuance and tokenization of real-world assets, backed by the largest full-time crypto-exclusive legal team in the industry.

Service Overview

McDermott Will & Schulte provides cutting-edge legal services for stablecoin projects and real-world asset (RWA) tokenization initiatives. As ongoing legal advisor for Ripple USD (RLUSD) stablecoin issuance and special crypto regulatory counsel on Ripple's acquisition of Standard Custody & Trust—the first crypto company to acquire a New York DFS-regulated trust company—the firm brings unparalleled experience in digital asset regulatory frameworks.

What's Included

• Stablecoin Issuance & Compliance: Regulatory strategy, reserve requirements, redemption mechanisms, and multi-jurisdictional compliance for fiat-backed, crypto-collateralized, and algorithmic stablecoins
• RWA Tokenization: Legal frameworks for tokenizing real estate, securities, commodities, and other traditional assets on blockchain infrastructure
• Trust Company & Custody Regulations: Guidance on state-chartered trust company requirements, DFS licensing, and institutional custody arrangements for digital assets
• Reserve Management & Auditing: Legal structures for stablecoin reserve management, third-party attestations, and transparency frameworks
• Cross-Border Regulatory Navigation: Multi-jurisdictional compliance across U.S., EU, and international stablecoin and tokenization regulations
• Consumer Protection & Disclosure: Legal documentation, terms of service, and disclosure requirements for stablecoin users and RWA token holders

Why Choose McDermott

Led by Partner Joseph B. Evans, a crypto lawyer since 2013 recognized by The American Lawyer as a "trailblazer" for progressive work in crypto law, McDermott's FinTech and Blockchain Practice Group holds Band 1 recognition in Chambers USA's Crypto-Asset Disputes. The firm's track record includes pioneering work on Wyoming's first-of-its-kind cryptocurrency bankruptcy legislation protecting stablecoin reserves and serving as legal advisor on landmark stablecoin and trust company transactions that set industry precedents.