The consolidation of the crypto industry has begun. Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) involving cryptocurrency businesses represent the new frontier of corporate finance, where traditional deal-making collides with the novel complexities of blockchain technology. An M&A transaction for a crypto company is unlike any other. It requires not only a masterful command of conventional transaction law but also a highly specialized ability to conduct due diligence on virtual assets, smart contracts, and decentralized governance structures. Our firm provides a fully integrated M&A advisory service, purpose-built to navigate these unique challenges and ensure your transaction is structured for maximum value and minimal risk.
This service is designed for visionary players in the digital asset space: established crypto exchanges looking to acquire competitors, traditional financial institutions buying a VASP to enter the market, or the founders of a successful blockchain project planning a strategic sale. Our counsel provides end-to-end support, distinguished by its focus on the unique risk factors of this industry. The success of any M&A deal hinges on what you discover before signing. Our specialized crypto due diligence goes far beyond standard corporate records, involving a comprehensive investigation into the target’s most critical, blockchain-native assets and liabilities. This includes forensic on-chain asset verification, smart contract audits, and a deep dive into regulatory compliance, including VASP registration status and AML/KYC programs.
Following due diligence, we deliver innovative transaction structuring. A crypto M&A deal demands creative solutions, whether through a traditional share or asset purchase, or novel mechanisms like a token-for-token merger. We design deal structures that address the unique challenges of valuing and transferring virtual assets, ensuring tax efficiency and a clear transfer of title. We are then your relentless advocates at the negotiating table, drafting and negotiating the primary transaction documents—the Merger Agreement, Share Purchase Agreement (SPA), or Asset Purchase Agreement (APA)—with a particular focus on crafting representations and warranties that specifically address crypto-related risks.
From valuation disputes to the post-closing integration of technology stacks and compliance programs, we manage every facet of the deal through to a successful and secure closing. Executing an M&A transaction in the crypto space means operating at the intersection of high finance and high technology. Our firm provides the rare dual fluency required to lead in this arena, ensuring your most significant corporate transactions are executed with strategic precision and absolute legal integrity.
