Decentralised Finance (DeFi)

As a Web3 firm, Aurum specialises in working with companies and projects operating in the crypto and blockchain industry, and particularly decentralised finance. DeFi has become a major cornerstone of Web3 innovation, and it forms a substantial part of our practice and experience.

Acting as legal counsel to DeFi protocols since 2016, we’ve been part of the global crypto revolution from its earliest days. Our DeFi lawyers understand this sector deeply – not only from a legal standpoint but also as active market participants who share the same vision of openness, innovation, and technological progress.

Unlike many traditional firms, we are DeFi natives and users ourselves. We admire the community’s courage to innovate and push boundaries – and our role is to make sure that innovation remains sustainable and secure. At Aurum, we help DeFi projects and builders stay compliant and protected without ever compromising on creativity, innovation or growth.

Work with Trusted DeFi Lawyers

Aurum is proud to be a trusted advisor to renowned DeFi protocols and Coinmarketcap Top-100 projects. Among our clients are layer-one and layer-two blockchain network developers, DEXes, decentralised lending protocols, leverage protocols, yield aggregators and stablecoin issuers.

Having advised DeFi innovators for nearly a decade, our lawyers understand the practical and regulatory challenges faced by founders and teams. We design efficient, flexible, and legally sound structures and strategies that help projects scale globally while minimizing regulatory and legal risks.

Access Global Legal Support for DeFi

DeFi operates without borders – and so do we. Aurum supports DeFi projects originating from all over the world, including the European Union, Switzerland, the United States, the United Arab Emirates, and the Asia-Pacific region.

Our cross-border legal strategies are tailored for international teams, leveraging the advantages of diverse jurisdictions and legal systems to create a robust, flexible legal foundation. By turning regulatory diversity into a strategic asset, we help DeFi organizations navigate complex global frameworks with confidence and precision.

Let Us Handle Compliance

Navigating the evolving global regulatory environment is one of the biggest challenges in DeFi today. As Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) and Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) regulations expand and traditional finance and securities rules increasingly apply to crypto, DeFi projects must carefully design their operational and compliance strategies.

Aurum’s compliance team guides DeFi protocols through these complexities – from the legal strategy and jurisdiction selection to licensing or leveraging regulatory exemptions for leaner operations. Through the innovative legal solutions and strategic use of complex legal strategies, our advisors work to reduce compliance burdens and safeguard founders and teams from legal exposure and personal liability.

At every step, our goal is clear: protect your project and empower you to keep building confidently.