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Web3 & Fintech Boutique Law Firm  ·  Tallinn, EU

MiCA. DAOs.
Token launches.
We wrote
the playbook.

Specialist counsel for
complex digital markets

We focus exclusively on Web3 and fintech regulation — so you get genuine expertise, not a generalist firm trying to figure out what a token is while billing you for it.

01

MiCA Licensing & Whitepaper Compliance

Full support for CASP authorisation across EU member states. We draft MiCA-compliant crypto-asset whitepapers, prepare regulatory filings, and manage communications with national competent authorities ahead of the July 2026 deadline.

02

Token Launches, SAFTs & Fundraising

From token classification and Howey analysis to SAFT structuring, presale mechanics, and investor onboarding — we architect your token launch to withstand regulatory scrutiny in the EU, UK, and Singapore.

03

DAO Formation & Governance

We advise on legal wrappers for DAOs — Wyoming DUNA, Cayman Foundations, Marshall Islands structures, Token SPVs — and design governance frameworks that protect contributors and withstand enforcement.

04

Real-World Asset Tokenisation (RWA)

End-to-end legal design for tokenising real estate, investment funds, commodities, and financial instruments. We handle securities analysis, KYC/AML frameworks, custody arrangements, and full token issuance documentation.

05

Crypto & Fintech Licensing

VASP registration, EMI and payment institution licensing, investment firm authorisation under MiFID II and AIFMD. We match your business model to the optimal EU jurisdiction — Estonia, Lithuania, Cyprus, or Malta.

06

AML, DORA & Regulatory Compliance

We build compliance programmes that satisfy regulators without strangling operations — AML/KYC frameworks, Travel Rule (TFR) implementation, DORA readiness, CARF/DAC8 reporting, and ongoing advisory retainers.

Georgi Džaniašvili, Managing Partner at VoltLegal
Georgi
Džaniašvili
Founder & Managing Partner

Georgi leads VoltLegal with over a decade of combined experience across corporate law, financial regulation, and digital assets. Based in Tallinn — Estonia's regulatory hub for crypto and fintech — he advises founders, funds, and protocols across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia on licensing strategy, token structuring, and cross-border compliance.

His approach is direct and commercial. He helps clients understand what regulators actually care about and builds legal frameworks that work in practice, not just on paper. Active in the crypto space since early adoption, he understands how these products are built — not just how they are regulated.

MiCA Token Structuring AIFMD MiFID II DAO Governance DORA RWA Tokenisation CARF / DAC8 Progressive Decentralisation

Trusted by founders
building the next wave

Launching our token across multiple jurisdictions felt like threading a needle. VoltLegal knew exactly which structures would pass regulatory review — and which would get flagged. The difference was months of avoided delays.
Andrea T.
Co-Founder, Crypto Exchange
We came in with a half-formed DeFi protocol and left with a complete legal architecture — DAO wrapper, governance docs, AML framework. Genuinely commercial advice, not checkbox compliance.
Robert W.
Founder, DeFi Protocol
MiCA felt like a maze. Georgi walked us through every classification decision and had our whitepaper submission-ready months before the hard deadline. That preparation mattered enormously when talking to investors.
Megan A.
CEO, Fintech & Payments Startup

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Frequently asked
by founders

What is MiCA and when does the licensing deadline apply?
MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation) is the EU's comprehensive crypto regulatory framework. The hard authorisation deadline for CASPs (Crypto-Asset Service Providers) is July 1, 2026. After that date, operating without a MiCA licence in any EU member state is a regulatory offence. Starting your application in 2025 is strongly recommended — national competent authorities are already processing applications and timelines can stretch 6–12 months.
Can VoltLegal help structure a token launch under MiCA?
Yes. We advise on the full spectrum of token issuance — from classification analysis (utility token, ART, or EMT under MiCA; financial instrument under MiFID II) to SAFT structuring, whitepaper drafting, presale mechanics, and investor onboarding. We help you understand the regulatory pathway before you build, not after.
What legal structures work best for DAOs in 2025?
The optimal legal wrapper depends on your governance model, contributor jurisdiction, and token design. Wyoming DUNA offers strong LLC-equivalent protections. Cayman Foundations provide offshore flexibility. Marshall Islands structures suit fully decentralised protocols. We analyse your specific setup and recommend the structure that best protects contributors and aligns with your roadmap.
Which EU jurisdictions do you work with for crypto licensing?
Our primary jurisdictions are Estonia, Lithuania, Cyprus, and Malta — each with distinct regulatory environments and processing timelines. Estonia offers a well-established VASP framework with a crypto-friendly regulatory tradition. We match your business model to the jurisdiction that best fits your operational structure, licensing timeline, and tax considerations.
Do you offer ongoing compliance retainers?
Yes. Many clients engage us on retainer for ongoing regulatory monitoring, AML/KYC programme management, policy updates, and regulatory communications. We act as your external legal and compliance function — embedded in your team without the overhead of an in-house hire.

Let's talk about
your project

Whether you're structuring a token launch, navigating a MiCA application, or thinking through a DAO — we offer a free 30-minute consultation to scope what you need.

Location Tallinn, Estonia · EU