Legal & Operational Infrastructure

We handle the complexity
so you can focus on alpha

Jurisdictions, exchanges, compliance, and counterparties — taken off your plate.

What We Do

Running a trading operation means navigating a maze of jurisdictions, regulators, exchanges, banks, and service providers.

We take that off your plate — acting as the interface between your trading desk and the outside world.

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Fund Structuring

EU · UAE · Asia

Selecting the right jurisdiction is only the first step. We handle the full process: entity formation, regulatory positioning, banking relationships, and service provider coordination.

  • Jurisdiction analysis and entity design
  • Regulatory pathway assessment
  • Service provider selection and onboarding
  • Banking and payment infrastructure
  • Ongoing corporate maintenance
02

Exchange & Broker Relations

From onboarding to market-maker status

Exchange relationships are the lifeline of any trading operation. We manage the entire relationship cycle: initial due diligence, application processes, agreement negotiation, and ongoing compliance.

  • Exchange and broker onboarding
  • Trading agreement negotiation
  • Market-maker status applications
  • Fee structure optimization
  • Relationship management and escalation handling
03

Regulatory & Compliance

Infrastructure that scales

Compliance isn't a checkbox — it's infrastructure. We build AML/KYC frameworks, design payment corridors, and handle regulatory communications so your team isn't pulled into back-and-forth.

  • AML/KYC policy design and implementation
  • Licensing support and regulatory applications
  • Regulatory correspondence and representation
  • Payment corridor structuring
  • Ongoing compliance monitoring
04

Contracts & IP

Protecting what matters

Trading teams run on proprietary technology, strategies, and talent. We draft and negotiate the agreements that protect these assets.

  • Employment and contractor agreements
  • Non-compete and IP assignment frameworks
  • Technology licensing and data vendor agreements
  • Counterparty and service provider contracts
  • NDA and confidentiality architecture
05

Ongoing Operations

The back office you don't have to build

Corporate housekeeping, cross-border payments, counterparty communications, document management — the operational load that grows with every new jurisdiction. We handle it continuously.

  • Corporate secretarial and governance
  • Cross-border payment coordination
  • Counterparty and vendor communications
  • Document management and compliance filing
  • Operational troubleshooting

Why Us

We've Sat on the Trading Floor

This isn't abstract consulting. We've worked as embedded counsel inside HFT operations — sitting with traders, understanding latency constraints, and learning why "we'll get back to you next week" isn't an acceptable answer.

Trading-floor speed

Technical Fluency

Our background includes competitive programming and computer science. We understand what your developers are building, why microseconds matter, and how to translate technical requirements into legal and operational structures.

No blank stares when you mention co-location or FPGA

Battle-Tested

We've defended over $30 billion in assets across complex cross-border disputes and high-stakes litigation. We know what can go wrong — and we structure operations to prevent it.

$30B+ in assets defended

Track Record

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Jurisdictions

EU, UAE, Singapore, BVI, Cayman — from single-entity setups to multi-layered fund structures.

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Cross-border transactions

Structured and executed across multiple currency corridors and regulatory regimes.

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Assets defended

High-stakes asset protection and dispute resolution across jurisdictions.

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Exchange & broker partnerships

Including preferential fee arrangements and market-maker status with negative commission structures.

Beyond Trading

For founders and principals with interests outside of trading operations

Asset protection, dispute resolution, personal structuring, and strategic advisory.

Our background includes partnership-level experience at litigation-focused law firms, with a track record in financial crime defense, asset recovery, and complex negotiations. If you need help with matters beyond the trading desk, we can assist directly.

Get in Touch

Contact

Let's talk

Whether you're launching a new operation, expanding into new jurisdictions, or looking to hand off operational complexity — we're happy to discuss how we can help.

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Location Dubai, UAE