A legal firm for digital and IT businesses

Since 2017, we have been helping businesses operate legally and sustainably in a changing regulatory environment.

What businesses do we work with

  • Crypto exchanger
  • Cryptocurrency exchange
  • Broker
  • Digital depository
  • Trustee
  • Asset tokenization (token issuers / companies tokenizing assets)
  • Accelerators / incubators
  • Cryptocurrency wallets
  • Mining
  • Startup (MVP, Pre-Seed, Seed)
  • Payment service providers
  • Investment funds

Successful cases

Infrastructure for virtual asset exchange, virtual card issuance, and payment for foreign services
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Mining-infrastructure registration
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Operations with Russian users, tax‑safe
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Monetizing mined crypto
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Tokenization of olive trees
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Partners

From the managing partner

Andrey Tugarin
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Business has undergone a major transformation over the past few years, and global digitalization and the prevalence of IT technologies require us to speak the same language with them.

But no matter how much one wants, the rules of the game are still established by laws. Since 2015, the GMT Legal team has been improving its professional skills every day to provide clear and transparent legal support for both start-ups and large businesses.

Our mission is to offer legal solutions that can comply with the law, provided that the interests of each client are fully realized.

Awards

"Expert" publishes the first rating "Experts of Law. Best Legal Consultants"

Rossiyskaya Gazeta publishes the results of a large-scale annual study, “Rating of Lawyers and Their Companies”.

GMT Legal is recognized by the Forbes Club Legal Ranking as a leader in Asset Operations: Cryptocurrency Deals

GMT Legal is in Band 2 of the Chambers Global international rating in the Fintech Legal section

GMT Legal has been rated Legal 300 in Digital Economy

GMT Legal is recognized by Kommersant's legal rating "Leaders of the Legal Services Market" in the area of Digital Economy/Fintech

GMT Legal lawyers are recognized by the Best Lawyers international rating

Mass Media about us

RBK
Banki.ru
Forbes
Vedomosti
Izvestia
Kommersant
Sber business
Russia 2
Cointelegraph
Business secrets
Plus World
IT World
Monocle
Crypro Navigator
Bits.media
forklog
be in crypto
Blockchain24
Гарант.ру

FAQ

Comprehensive legal support includes analyzing the business model and legal risks, preparing documents and legal opinions, managing interactions with regulators, and providing ongoing legal support for the project.

GMT Legal supports businesses with legal structuring, document preparation, obtaining necessary permits, registry inclusion, regulatory liaison, and setting up international corporate structures.

The process begins with an analysis of the specific task and the existing business model. Lawyers identify applicable requirements and risks, then develop a legal framework, prepare the necessary documents, and oversee practical implementation.

A legal audit is required when launching a new business line, facing legislative changes, scaling the company, restructuring, or encountering new regulatory requirements.

The required documentation depends on the company's operating model. It typically includes contracts with clients and contractors, user agreements, public offers, data processing policies, internal regulations, and corporate documents. Lawyers determine the specific list after analyzing the business's activities and risks.

A legal opinion is a formal document providing a legal analysis of a specific business model, transaction, structure, or other issue. It can be used to assess the legality of operations and legal risks, as well as to facilitate interactions with banks, investors, and partners.

Turnkey legal support covers business model and risk analysis, the preparation and review of contracts and corporate documents, transaction and negotiation support, assistance with counterparties and regulators, and ongoing legal counsel. The scope of work is determined following an initial analysis of the tasks and business specifics.

International business structuring begins with defining the functions of the Russian and foreign business segments, selecting jurisdictions, and analyzing corporate, tax, regulatory, and sanctions-related constraints.

Lawyers analyze regulatory requirements, prepare documents and explanations, verify the completeness of information, manage correspondence, and help outline the next steps. Since the final decision always rests with the government authority, a legal advisor cannot guarantee the outcome of the review process.

It is necessary to identify applicable legal requirements, review the business model and documentation, and rectify any identified non-compliance issues.

Yes, especially if the company’s operations are subject to specific requirements or if industry regulations are subject to change. Ongoing legal support ensures that documents and business processes are updated in a timely manner.

In technologically complex and highly regulated sectors, it is crucial for lawyers to understand not only the law but also business processes, technical infrastructure, and industry-specific nuances.

Contacts

e-mail: info@gmtlegal.com
telegram: @gmt_legal
Moscow, Russia

Address: 123112, Moscow, Presnenskaya embankment, 6, building 2, “Empire Tower”, office 4404

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