PRACTICE
AREAS
UK & EU Corporate Structuring and Strategic Legal Advisory
Guidance on the formation, governance, and regulatory positioning of entities in the UK and EU. Includes advisory on shareholder rights, directors’ fiduciary duties, and corporate structuring for legal, operational, and tax efficiency. Strategic legal opinions provided on applicable frameworks where relevant.
FCA / FSMA & EU Financial Regulatory Compliance
We help you remain outside the UK and EU regulated perimeters through strategic legal reviews under the Financial Services and Markets Act (FSMA), the Regulated Activities Order (RAO), and applicable EU financial services legislation, including MiCA and related frameworks giving you clarity and confidence as you scale across borders.
Crypto Tax Structuring & Legal Coordination
Token Ringfencing & Risk Mitigation
Maritime, Aviation & Luxury Asset Structuring
We advise on the legal structuring of crypto activities to support tax efficiency in the UK and EU. This includes asset flow mapping, entity design, and documentation that underpins your tax position. We work in consultation with qualified tax advisors to ensure that your legal and tax strategies are fully aligned and defensible.
We help ringfence token activity from UK and EU operations to reduce regulatory and reputational risk. This includes POCA-aligned wallet tracing and director liability protection.
We advise high-net-worth individuals and family offices on the cross-border acquisition, structuring, and protection of luxury assets, including yachts, private jets, and collectibles. Our services cover ownership vehicles, flagging and registration, tax considerations, and compliance across UK, EU, Gulf, and international jurisdictions.
Cross-Jurisdictional Legal Guidance
Strategic legal consultancy on the interaction between UK, EU, and international legal frameworks relevant to digital assets, regulatory perimeter issues, token-based ecosystems, and data compliance. This includes high-level advisory on how overlapping legal regimes (e.g. FSMA, POCA, GDPR, MiCA, FATF guidance) may affect operations, client onboarding, platform design, and risk exposure across multiple jurisdictions.
Contracts & Legal Documentation
We draft SaaS terms, contributor agreements, partnership agreements and crypto-native disclaimers tailored to your business. Every contract is precise, enforceable, and regulator-conscious within jurisdiction.
IP Software & Family Office Advisory
We protect your digital asset stack and brand with UK & EU IP strategies and filings. For HNW clients, we offer crypto-wealth structuring and risk-shielded legal solutions.
Trust. Global partnerships. Deal-making
March 2025 Crypto Legal Watch
Stay ahead of legal risks with our curated monthly roundup of crypto events, regulatory changes, and enforcement actions.
🗓 Key Events
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2 Mar: Trump announces U.S. crypto reserve, signaling bullish government stance.
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6 Mar: UK confirms new crypto rules on stablecoins and staking set for 2025.
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10 Mar: EU warns U.S. crypto dominance may threaten European financial stability.
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11 Mar: Kraken secures FCA approval to offer e-money services in the UK.
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13 Mar: U.S. Senate advances the GENIUS Act to regulate stablecoins.
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15 Mar: EU adopts OECD crypto reporting rules, effective January 2026.
📊 Market Reactions
• Bitcoin and Solana surged after Trump’s crypto reserve announcement.
• Stablecoin volumes spiked amid U.S. Senate progress on regulation.
• EU market sentiment dipped after CARF tax reporting announcement.
⚖️Legal Insight
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UK’s upcoming stablecoin and staking rules may require DeFi projects to reassess FCA exposure.
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FCA’s approval of Kraken shows the UK is open to compliant crypto-fiat platforms — a green light for structuring in London.
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U.S. stablecoin regulation (GENIUS Act) could impose licensing and reserve obligations on projects offering USD-pegged tokens.
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EU adoption of CARF means founders must prepare for stricter tax reporting and KYC audits on cross-border crypto activity.
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The U.S. crypto reserve move hints at future policy shifts around custody, market making, and institutional adoption — founders should monitor federal posture.
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France’s Polymarket investigation shows EU founders building prediction or betting-like protocols face real regulatory risk under gambling laws.
🧭What This Means for You
Regulatory momentum is accelerating across the UK, EU, and U.S. — from stablecoin rules to tax reporting. Now is the time for crypto founders, investors, and platforms to:
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Reassess your UK/EU structuring for FCA and CARF readiness
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Prepare stablecoin or staking products for incoming regulation
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Monitor U.S. policy shifts around custody, stablecoins, and market access
Need tailored legal guidance for your crypto project?
Whether you're launching a token, expanding into the UK/EU, or navigating evolving regulations, our team is here to help.
📅 Book a free legal strategy call with AMW Legal today and get clarity on your next steps.
OUR LEGAL TEAM
ALI AHSAK
LEGAL CONSULTANT
MAHI SHAREAR SHAH
LEGAL CONSULTANT
WALID EL-MANSOURI
LEGAL CONSULTANT
LLB Hons from University of London
BPP Law School - LPC with LLM in Advanced Commercial Litigation & Intellectual Property
LLB Hons from University of London
BPP Law School - LPC
LLB Hons from University of London
BPP Law School - LPC with LLM in Commercial Law and Private Acquisitions
Email: info@amwlegal.co.uk
OUR VISION
At AMW Legal, our vision is grounded in more than just legal knowledge — it’s rooted in belief, heritage, and ambition. Born in London, our legal team were shaped by one of the world’s most dynamic legal and financial centres.
We believe in the builders of tomorrow — the digital asset pioneers, the crypto visionaries, and the founders reimagining finance. We stand with the families managing generational wealth through innovation, and with the platforms transforming how the world transacts and trusts.
In a legal landscape that is often complex, uncertain, and fast-moving, we offer something simple and enduring: clarity, strategy, and unwavering dedication to those shaping the future.
AMW Legal exists not just to advise, but to partner. We aim to become a trusted legal force for innovators scaling across borders — from the UK to the UAE and beyond. Every matter we take on is approached with precision, discretion, and an entrepreneurial spirit that mirrors that of our clients.
We’re here for those who dare to lead. For the platforms disrupting outdated models. For the families planning for the next generation. And for every founder seeking legal guidance that moves with them — not against them.
We’re here for the long run.
For your growth.
For your legacy.
For your vision.
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