Web3 Entity Formation & Corporate Structuring

Legal advisory services for establishing and structuring Web3 business entities across global jurisdictions, delivered by McDermott's Band 1-ranked FinTech & Blockchain Practice.

Service Overview

McDermott Will & Emery provides comprehensive entity formation and corporate structuring for cryptocurrency companies, blockchain protocols, DeFi platforms, and digital asset businesses. Led by the largest full-time crypto-exclusive legal team in the industry, the firm combines deep blockchain expertise with global reach across 20+ offices to deliver sophisticated entity architecture for Web3 ventures.

What's Included

Web3 Entity Formation:

• Foundation formation in preferred crypto jurisdictions (Cayman, Swiss, Singapore)
• DAO legal wrapper structures (Wyoming LLC, Marshall Islands)
• Multi-entity architecture for token projects
• Offshore corporate structures for blockchain ventures
• Subsidiary structuring for crypto operations

Corporate Transactions:

• Crypto M&A and strategic acquisitions
• Joint ventures and partnership structures
• Corporate restructurings and reorganizations
• Governance frameworks for decentralized organizations

Trust Company Structuring:

• Special counsel on Ripple's acquisition of Standard Custody & Trust (first crypto company to acquire NY DFS-regulated trust company)
• Trust company formation and licensing support
• Multi-state trust operations structuring

Why Choose McDermott

With extensive experience representing cryptocurrency exchanges, DeFi protocols, blockchain infrastructure providers, NFT platforms, crypto custody providers, digital asset funds, and stablecoin issuers, McDermott provides strategic counsel on complex entity formation and corporate structuring optimized for Web3 business models. The firm's Chambers USA Band 1 ranking in Crypto-Asset Disputes and recognition by The American Lawyer reflects their position as industry trailblazers in crypto law.