Arnon, Tadmor-Levy is one of Israel’s leading law firms in the fields of blockchain and cryptocurrency and one of the first to specialize in this area.
We are consistently recognized by leading local and international legal directories as top-tier experts in the blockchain and crypto space.
Our legal team combines a deep understanding of blockchain technology and its applications with broad legal expertise, creativity, close familiarity with global regulatory trends and extensive hands-on experience. This unique combination enables us to provide our clients with a clear competitive advantage in the fast-moving digital assets market.
We regularly act for many of the sector’s most prominent players, including advising the first companies in the industry who received licenses to provide financial services relating to crypto assets .
Our clients include international trading platforms, public companies, financial technology companies at the forefront of crypto innovation, and specialist blockchain and crypto service providers with worldwide operations.
In addition, our experts take an active role in shaping and developing the professional knowledge surrounding crypto assets, including by speaking at conferences and industry panels, publishing articles and being frequently interviewed by the media in Israel and abroad.
As part of this activity, our team members have worked closely with the relevant Israeli regulators in shaping the policy and guidelines on cryptocurrencies and digital assets.
The firm was also a founding member of an international network of leading blockchain and crypto law firms and maintains close working relationships with top-tier firms in this field around the world.
Key areas of expertise
Blockchain infrastructure and Web3 projects
We advise companies that are developing advanced blockchain infrastructure and Web3 solutions, including:
- Advanced blockchain protocols.
- Decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols.
- Decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs).
- Token issuances, including initial coin offerings (ICOs) and other token offerings.
- NFT projects.
- Gaming platforms integrating cryptocurrencies and other digital assets.
We have particular expertise in regulatory analysis, designing corporate structures that reflect the decentralized nature of projects and drafting complex commercial agreements in the crypto ecosystem.
Market makers, algo-trading, funds and digital asset trading
We represent leading market makers in the crypto industry, companies that develop algorithmic trading technologies (including signal services and social trading platforms) and crypto investment funds.
Our team provides comprehensive legal advice on regulatory compliance, Commercial negotiations, SaaS agreements, Token-related arrangements, as well as assisting clients in structuring complex transactions while reducing regulatory and commercial risk.
Real World Assets (RWA)
We are at the forefront of tokenization of real-world assets (RWA) and advise innovative platforms that operate in this space.
Our services include cross-border legal structuring, detailed regulatory advice and support in negotiating strategic arrangements with leading RWA and tokenization platforms.
The firm represented Backed Finance, one of the pioneers in the RWA tokenization market, through to its acquisition by Kraken.
Digital wallets and crypto payment solutions
We have extensive experience advising companies that develop digital wallets and crypto-based payment solutions, including on:
- Compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing requirements.
- Licensing requirements and applicable regulatory exemptions.
- Drafting tailored commercial and customer agreements.
- Ongoing commercial support and day-to-day advice.
Representation before Israeli regulators
We have deep experience representing clients before all relevant Israeli regulatory authorities in crypto-related matters, including the Israel Securities Authority, the Capital Market, Insurance and Savings Authority, the Israel Money Laundering and Terror Financing Prohibition Authority and the Israel Tax Authority.
Our representation includes:
- Obtaining licenses to provide services in a financial assets.
- Advising on compliance with regulatory directives and enforcement policies.
- Submitting applications for preliminary rulings and regulatory guidance (pre-rulings).
- Addressing AML and KYC issues and broader compliance programmes.
- Handling additional regulatory proceedings and interactions.
Capital raisings and token offerings
We assist companies in capital raisings that combine traditional financial instruments with token issuances, including SAFE structures with token options or warrants.
The firm provides end-to-end legal support in designing and implementing innovative fundraising models that reflect the client’s business needs, regulatory requirements and investor expectations.
Cross-border crypto and blockchain advice
Reflecting the international nature of the crypto industry, we have extensive experience advising on crypto and blockchain regulation across multiple jurisdictions, including Israel, the European Union and the United States.
We help clients in designing cross-border corporate structures for crypto companies, including establishing entities in jurisdictions such as Gibraltar, Jersey, Switzerland, the Cayman Islands, the British Virgin Islands and the United States, and coordinate with leading international firms to ensure comprehensive global legal support.
We closely monitor global regulatory developments – such as the entry into force of MiCA in the EU, developments in Israeli financial regulation and significant legal and enforcement trends in the United States – and help clients adapt their activities to changing requirements.
Dispute resolution and litigation
We represent clients in complex crypto-related disputes, including founder disputes, cross-border insolvency proceedings and assignments of rights in digital assets.
In each case, we develop creative, pragmatic legal strategies that address the unique challenges of the crypto industry, based on a deep understanding of the underlying technologies and their legal and commercial implications.
