Salaberren & Lopez Sanson (SyLS) specialises in advising global blockchain companies and is known for its work with smart contract audit firms, crypto-asset exchanges, DeFi projects, blockchain gaming companies and blockchain-based metaverse companies. Clients rely on the firm for strategic advice on regulatory-compliant and tax-efficient business structures, as well as data privacy compliance, money transmission rules and anti-money laundering regulations. The team is co-led by the highly rated technology and tax expert Sebastián López Sanson and Juan Manuel Campos Alvarez, a blockchain specialist.

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Key clients

  • Decentraland Foundation
  • Nomic Foundation – Hardhat
  • DolarApp
  • Open Zeppelin
  • Big Time Studios
  • Monster League Studios
  • The Coca-Cola Company
  • Mimic
  • Muun

Work highlights

  • Assisted with the corporate structuring of Big Time Studios, a blockchain gaming company using a play-to-earn model, NFTs and tokens.
  • Provide DolarApp – a cryptocurrency exchange, payment services provider and card issuer - with ongoing regulatory advice in Argentina.
  • Support Muun Wallet with ongoing advice on several legal matters, including corporate, tax, labour, data privacy and regulatory matters.

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Juan Manuel Campos Alvarez, Sebastián López Sanson