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Blockchain and the Metaverse

Specialist legal advice in blockchain technology.

Specialist blockchain lawyers

Blockchain technology, NFTs, digital assets, Web 3.0, and the metaverse are some of the most critical, game-changing developments in tech. Businesses that want to stay ahead of these advancements and maintain a competitive edge in an increasingly crowded market need to be well-informed and adaptable to regulatory shifts.

Our blockchain lawyers provide expert legal support to navigate the complexities of decentralised finance, smart contracts, and crypto assets.

Why choose Foot Anstey?

As these technologies become more prolific, so do the questions around their safe, legally compliant, and commercial use. Businesses need to understand whether blockchain products can be marketed while staying on the right side of financial regulation, consumer law, and privacy law. They also need to know if intellectual property rights are protected in the metaverse and whether entering the metaverse is a viable route to market. Our metaverse lawyers assist clients in addressing these legal challenges effectively.

Our aim is simple. We work alongside clients, embedding ourselves in their teams and becoming a trusted advisor that bolsters business and growth through pragmatic legal advice. Our blockchain lawyers offer tailored, practical support to power business ambitions without compromising on value for money. With respect to novel technologies, our proactive approach to achieving this is twofold:

  • We promote cross-sector collaboration and share expertise as soon as it is needed across a wide spectrum of practice areas where novel technologies are gaining traction (such as commercial, financial, and regulatory law).
  • We consistently strengthen our internal technical expertise by training our people, ensuring we remain at the forefront of emerging trends in decentralised finance and digital assets.

We are tackling the tech challenge head-on instead of acting as commentators on the sidelines. Our digital assets lawyers also assist businesses with venture capital investments in blockchain-based enterprises, ensuring regulatory compliance and strategic growth.

Recent experience

NFTs

Our Commercial team advised a popular Scotch whisky brands company on NFTs. Our client commissioned an artist to redesign their label, and in order to promote the drink rebrand, our client’s parent company offered a prize of two digital art NFTs created out of the newly designed labels.

Roblox

We advised our client, a popular fast-food resturant chain, in connection with its planned collaboration with the popular virtual universe “Roblox”. This involved considering what the game might look like from the users’ perspective.

Our people

Our firm has gained valuable experience assisting numerous clients on various matters related to blockchain and digital assets, from established brands looking to collaborate with Web 3.0 organisations to start-ups seeking venture capital funding. We have worked on Web 3.0, metaverse, smart contracts, and cryptocurrency sector projects both in the UK and internationally.

Our expertise in financial regulation and crypto assets ensures that businesses receive well-rounded legal support tailored to their needs.

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What do our clients say?

“Foot Anstey offers great value to our team. They are dependable and reactive. They have the right level of expertise in our area, a good understanding of the industry and our company.”

Legal 500 2025

“Foot Anstey has a very committed team that is able to meet short deadlines and provides clear advice.”

Chambers UK 2025

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