The Global Network of Leading Blockchain Lawyers
Our Purpose
We are a high caliber community of legal experts from blockchain hubs around the world who exchange practical know-how and insight about the rapidly shifting legal landscape. The BLF encourages cross-jurisdictional thinking on key industry topics, aims to be a global educational forum and help shape the new regulatory standards worldwide.
Events
Chatham house rule adhering meetings are hosted in person in our local hubs, online and in the form of unconferences.
Education
We collaborate with top-tier universities and practitioners to participate in multi-jurisdictional research and publish educational legal resources.
Network
Our members are legal experts of the world’s main blockchain jurisdictions, holding positions with major industry participants and regulatory bodies.
Standards
Through our member’s involvement in industry consortia and regulatory initiatives, we contribute to setting tomorrow’s industry standards.
Lisbon
Dubai
Tokyo
Seoul
Cape Town
Mexico City
Spain
Singapore
Türkiye
El Salvador
Los Angeles
Cayman Islands
Lisbon Dubai Tokyo Seoul Cape Town Mexico City Spain Singapore Türkiye El Salvador Los Angeles Cayman Islands
Upcoming Hubs in 2024:
Our Team
Matthieu Guiessaz
Co-Founder - Switzerland & Canada Hubs
Swiss Attorney in web3 since 2017. Previously General Counsel of a blockchain VC and a Metaverse. Co-founder of Blockchain Lawyers Forum and Skyline Digital, the first non-custodial neobank for crypto businesses. Captain in Swiss military intelligence.
Ross Barbash
Founder - USA Hub
Filmmaker and founder turned corporate lawyer. While running Atrium's blockchain department, he found himself frequently collaborating with practitioners across the ecosystem and globe. This inspired him to start the BLF to provide a place from blockchain lawyers to collaborate across companies, firms, and jurisdictions.
Become a member
Membership is reserved for experienced legal professionals in blockchain-related law, coming from law and consulting firms, crypto companies and DAOs, academia, and regulatory or enforcement bodies.