Deep Expertise in Digital Assets and AI:
Lawyers who make it happen.
Every digital token needs a legal opinion letter issued by an exchange-approved law firm to be listed and traded on centralized crypto exchanges. With whale-sized legal expertise and experience from 500+ crypto and AI projects, Dr. Alexander Ressos and his team of Fintech lawyers will clear the waters ahead of you.
Benefit from uniquely deep expertise in digital assets. Dr. Alexander Ressos and his team procure legal opinions for crypto and blockchain projects under Singapore law and other jurisdictions. All legal opinions meet the common requirement of major crypto exchanges: confirming the legal nature of your token (utility token vs. securities instrument) and its general legal compliance, issued by a recognized top-tier international law firm (Legal 500 / Chambers-listed or a specialist boutique firm).
Singapore: Your Gateway to Exchange-Ready Compliance. Singapore is a well-regulated, crypto-friendly jurisdiction, and legal opinion letters issued under Singapore law are accepted by all major crypto exchanges. This holds true regardless of where your project is based or incorporated — even for DAOs without a formal legal seat.
In other words, no matter where in the world your project operates, the legal opinions procured through Dr. Alexander Ressos meet the listing requirements of all major crypto exchanges. With our help, your token will be listed smoothly and traded on your preferred exchanges. All Singapore law opinions are issued by a duly licensed and regulated Singapore law firm and backed by professional indemnity insurance.
Our legal opinions are trusted by every major crypto exchange, including Binance, Coinbase, OKX, Bybit, Gate, Bitget, Huobi, Crypto.com, MEXC, Kraken, HTX, Upbit, Bitfinex, KuCoin, and Gemini. Dr. Alexander Ressos has advised on more than 500 crypto and blockchain projects, including over 200 token sales, and sits on the advisory boards of several leading exchanges. If you need more than just a legal opinion, we also provide comprehensive structuring support for crypto and blockchain projects worldwide.
Contact Dr. Alexander Ressos for an initial discussion about your crypto project and how we can assist.
Your Gateway to Listing Your Token on the Leading Crypto Exchanges
Dr. Alexander Ressos
International Legal Consultant
International Mediation and Arbitration
Expert Witness in Digital Asset and AI Matters
Singapore, Switzerland, Hong Kong
Dr. Alexander Ressos is widely recognized as a leading international expert in the field of digital assets. He has over 25 years of legal experience, and advises clients on legal and regulatory matters relating to blockchain technology, crypto assets, decentralized finance, and artificial intelligence.
His clients include cryptocurrency exchanges, technology companies, DeFi projects, stablecoin projects, startups, investors, and founders, as well as listed companies, medium-sized enterprises, family offices, financial institutions, and asset managers.
Dr, Alexander Ressos and his team have provided legal advice and procured legal opinions on a broad range of hundreds of token issuings, other blockchain-related matters and AI projects, and have been involved in transactions exceeding USD 2bn in total value.
He has also acted as a legal advisor to public sector institutions, including the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), and as legal counsel to the Government of Dubai contributed to legislative drafting in the financial sector for the DIFC Authority, the governing body of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).
Before founding Ressos Legal Pte. Ltd. in 2017, a boutique law firm in Singapore focusing on digital assets, and establishing his global crypto advisory practice, Dr. Ressos was an equity partner at an international law firm and previously worked at Clifford Chance as a solicitor (England & Wales) and German M&A lawyer. He is admitted as a solicitor in Hong Kong (currently non-practicing) and holds a Ph.D. in capital markets law.
Ressos has significant experience in tax, trust, and fiduciary matters, including asset protection and cross-border tax planning. He was awarded the "TEP" designation as a Registered Trust and Estate Practitioner. From 2017 to 2022, he was a member of the Anti-Money Laundering Committee of the Singapore Law Society.
Dr. Alexander Ressos also advises regularly on the recovery of crypto assets in the context of cross-border litigation and arbitration, including cases of fraudulent crypto exchange operators. His work includes asset tracing and related enforcement matters, including on-chain analysis and cross-border injunctions.
Dr. Ressos divides his time between Zug, Singapore, and Hong Kong. He has published extensively and regularly speaks at the leading industry conferences. .
Frequently Asked Questions
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All major centralized crypto exchanges require a legal opinion letter confirming that your token is a utility token (and not a security) and complies with relevant regulations before they will list it. The exchanges require that they are named as an addressee under the legal opinion, which means they can have recourse against the professional indemnity insurance of the law firm issuing the legal opinion. Our legal opinions meet this and all other requirements typically imposed by the exchanges.
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Singapore is one of the most respected and crypto-friendly jurisdictions worldwide. Legal opinions under Singapore law are accepted by all leading exchanges, regardless of where your project is incorporated.
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Yes. Even if your project has no legal seat or is structured as a DAO, we can procure a Singapore legal opinion that satisfies exchange requirements.
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Our legal opinions are trusted by every major crypto exchange, including Binance, Coinbase, OKX, Bybit, Gate, Bitget, Huobi, Crypto.com, MEXC, Kraken, HTX, Upbit, Bitfinex, KuCoin, Gemini and many others worldwide.
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Typically, we can deliver a complete legal opinion letter within one week of receiving all required information and documentation from you.
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We offer fixed, transparent fees so you know your costs upfront. While we are not the cheapest provider, we deliver premium quality backed by unmatched experience.
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No. We also advise on token structuring, regulatory strategy, and other legal aspects of crypto and blockchain projects.
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Yes. All Singapore law opinions are issued by a duly licensed and regulated law firm in Singapore and are backed by professional indemnity insurance.
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Yes. We can procure cost-effective and powerful legal opinions under other jurisdictions as required.
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Simply fill out the contact form or schedule an appointment. All consultations are conducted by appointment only via Zoom or personally in Singapore or Switzerland.
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Contact
All consultations are held via Zoom or Teams and are available by appointment only. Please complete the contact form on the right to request a meeting. We will review your inquiry, confirm the appointment, and provide you with a secure Zoom link for a confidential discussion with Dr. Alexander Ressos and his team.
Please note that your message does not create anz attorney-client relationship. All legal advice is provided on the basis of a written letter of engagement with a licensed law firm. However, you may send across your standard Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) if you feel that this is required for our initial discussion.
Singapore:
Dr. Alexander Ressos
#03-27 International Plaza
Singapore 079903
Switzerland:
Dr. Alexander Ressos
Zugerstrasse 32
6341 Baar, Canton Zug
Switzerland
Direct Email:
Email: Email: alexander.ressos@ressos.com
Legal Opinions under the Securities and Futures Act and Payment Services Act 2019 of Singapore
You benefit from legal opinions under Singapore’s Securities and Futures Act (SFA) and Payment Services Act 2019 (PSA), trusted by leading crypto exchanges worldwide. Our expertise ensures your token meets all regulatory requirements for smooth listing and trading. The legal opinions procured by Dr. Alexander Ressos are accepted by all global leading crypto exchanges.
Staying protected from liability and regulatory intervention: Legal Structuring of Your Digital Token
We provide end-to-end legal structuring for your digital token, from concept to exchange readiness. Our team ensures compliance with global standards so your project can launch and trade with confidence. We can procure terms of token sale, token governance, token sale agreements, and all other items of legal documentation required for your token listing.
Getting listed: Introducing your Token to Leading Crypto Exchanges worldwide
Ressos is able to connect your token with leading centralized crypto exchanges for smooth listing and trading. Our strong network, proven process and legal expertise open the doors to global market access, allowing you to take things to the next level.