tokenlaw07

Lawyer, Legal Counsel, Regulatory & Licensing Specialist

Experienced technology, corporate and litigation lawyer with a strong track record in delivering strategic legal solutions across traditional and emerging sectors, including blockchain, crypto, and fintech. Skilled in managing complex cross-border transactions, regulatory compliance, and high-stakes disputes. Extensive experience advising on legal structuring, investor negotiations, and jurisdictional licensing across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Proficient in drafting and negotiating a broad spectrum of commercial agreements and company-wide policies. Adept at developing governance frameworks, regulatory policies, and risk mitigation strategies aligned with global standards such as MiCA, GDPR, and AML directives. Committed to precision, foresight, and advancing legal innovation in high-growth, regulated environments.









Experience: 7 years

Yearly salary: $120,000

Hourly rate: $300

Nationality: 🇮🇳 India

Residency: 🇮🇳 India


Experience

General Counsel
Plena Finance Digital LLC
2025 - 2026
At Plena Finance Digital LLC, I serve as external legal counsel, advising on the global regulatory positioning and expansion of its DeFi and crypto infrastructure. I draft jurisdiction-specific legal opinions for the launch of Plena’s blockchain app across 50 countries, ensuring compliance with local laws for App Store and Google Play deployment. I advise on FATF-aligned DeFi structuring, staking frameworks, and tokenized asset offerings, and support major investment rounds by drafting and executing multiple SAFEs and SAFTs with coin developers. I lead end-to-end civil litigation proceedings in Dubai relating to a marketing dispute, including suit drafting, procedural management, and local counsel coordination. Additionally, I structure global entity formations, review TPAs and website policies for GDPR and CCPA alignment, and issue legal opinions on smart contract rollouts and non-custodial wallet operations. I also direct reputation management initiatives through platform takedown notices and advise on digital marketing compliance for crypto promotions in regulated jurisdictions.
Advocate
Ecclesia, Advocates & Solicitors
2022 - 2025
During my time at Ecclesia, I advised clients in the crypto, fintech, and Web3 space on high-stakes matters, including ICO structuring, VASP licensing, regulatory strategy, and cross-border commercial litigation. I oversaw end-to-end incorporation and licensing of entities in Dubai (DMCC), Singapore, Switzerland, and BVI. I also handled M&A transactions, drafted SAFEs and SAFTs, and executed platform listing strategies. I represented clients before Dubai Courts and the Competition Commission of India, and advised on GDPR/CCPA compliance, ICO whitepapers, influencer contracts, and cross-platform legal opinions. Additionally, I led litigation efforts in the Supreme Court and High Courts, advised on IP and AML regimes, and defended clients in regulatory and white-collar investigations.
Legal Associate, Litigation and Dispute Resolution
AZB & Partners
2019 - 2022
At AZB & Partners, I handled arbitration, civil, and commercial litigation matters, representing Fortune 500 companies and other global clients in high stakes recovery, enforcement, and insolvency proceedings. I advised on litigation strategy, regulatory compliance, and risk exposure, and successfully defended major corporations in defamation, regulatory, and criminal matters. My role involved leading complex disputes end to end, preparing compliance frameworks, and delivering outcome driven legal advice to prominent multinational clients.
Legal Associate, Litigation and Dispute Resolution
CSL Chambers (Indian office of Clyde & Co.)
2018 - 2018
At CSL Chambers, I managed Arbitration, Civil and Commercial Litigation, and Insolvency and Bankruptcy cases, representing global clients in high stakes legal matters. I drafted legal documents, including applications, notices, and opinions, and provided strategic advice on regulatory compliance. My role involved leading complex cases, securing favorable outcomes, and advising clients on various legal issues.

Skills

blockchain
crypto
cryptography
dao
dapp
defi
influencer-marketing
kol
legal
nft
node
smart-contract
web3
english
german
hindi
urdu