Digital Assets

Digital assets are revolutionizing industries and reshaping the way we value money, ownership, and innovation. From decentralized finance, tokenization of real world assets, blockchain and other digital ledger technology (DLT)-based supply chains to NFTs transforming intellectual property, the opportunities are endless — but so are the challenges. At Snell & Wilmer, we guide our clients through this evolving digital landscape, helping them fund, develop, protect, and commercialize these innovative solutions with confidence.

Recognizing that digital assets challenge traditional financial systems; our practice places a premium on proactive risk management and strategic foresight. We craft tailored solutions that not only mitigate regulatory and operational risks but also unlock the commercial potential intrinsic to digital innovations — from establishing transparent, blockchain-based supply chains to facilitating transformative peer-to-peer asset transfers. Our experienced attorneys offer a multidisciplinary approach, to help ensure that every facet of digital asset integration is addressed.

Our team is uniquely positioned to guide clients through their digital asset journey. We advise on structuring and funding innovative token-based ventures, designing robust frameworks for DLT implementations, and safeguarding intellectual property in emerging markets like NFTs and decentralized platforms. By integrating insights from our corporate, securities, intellectual property, litigation, privacy and cybersecurity, and tax practices, we deliver well-rounded, strategic counsel that addresses both legal safeguards and business objectives.

• Bitcoin Mining and Business Reorganization: Guiding the strategic contribution and restructuring of Bitcoin mining operations, from asset transfer and governance terms to tax, legal, and regulatory implications. We enable seamless transitions into investor-owned subsidiaries or independent operations.
• Token Development: Advising on the creation, structuring, and licensing of tokens launched on blockchain and DLT platforms. Our practice helps ensure compliance with global regulatory frameworks while safeguarding long-term digital ownership.
• Decentralized Finance (DeFi): Facilitating the formation and launch of DeFi protocols and DAO-compatible entities, including governance design, treasury management, and regulatory alignment. We bridge technical innovations and legal foundations for decentralized ecosystems.
• Stablecoin Investments: Representing investors and issuers in stablecoin projects, with experience in licensing strategies, regulatory compliance, and token-based investments.
  Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs): Providing end-to-end guidance on NFT development, rollout, and marketplace operations. Our team helps ensure intellectual property protection, royalties enforcement, securities law compliance, and effective community governance.
• Litigation and Dispute Resolution: Leading multi-state litigation and alternative dispute resolution strategies to recover assets and address fraud in digital finance. We represent clients in mining defense, hosting agreement disputes, and blockchain fraud cases.
• Patent and Intellectual Property: Assisting clients with digital asset-related patent matters, from registration to enforcement. We also advise on implementing traceability programs within blockchain and NFT ecosystems to enhance transparency and accountability.

Snell & Wilmer’s digital asset attorneys serve across the United States and around the world in various industries and business sectors. Given the universal appeal and adoption of digital currencies and related financial technology, we have had the opportunity to work with clients of every size – from small, privately held businesses to Fortune 500 companies, cryptocurrency miners, and beyond.

Ultimately, our objective is to help companies protect and maximize their digital investments while staying ahead of emerging legal and technological trends. As such, our interdisciplinary team of attorneys offer a strong understanding of the entities, technologies, and complex regulatory and legal landscape surrounding the digital assets space.