Legal Counsel & Web3 Specialist

Mahad
Meraj

Tokenisation & Digital Assets  |  Crypto Regulation
Cross-border Structuring  |  FCA Compliance

Lawyer at the intersection of law, technology and finance. Advising Web3 founders, DeFi platforms, and digital asset businesses on regulatory compliance, token governance, and smart contract frameworks.

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Legal Counsel • London
Mahad Meraj
Mahad Meraj
Web3 & Digital Assets Lawyer
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Background

Bridging Law,
Technology & Finance

Legal Counsel at Crypto Accountants & Advisors Ltd (London), a boutique specialist firm at the intersection of tax, law, and emerging technologies. Working remotely from Pakistan with a UK-focused practice.

My practice covers UK crypto-asset regulation, FCA compliance, AML/KYC frameworks, DAO structuring, token classification, and cross-border entity formation for digital asset businesses. I advise directly on commercial contracts, brand licence agreements, referral structures, and regulatory documentation for Web3 clients.

I hold an LLB (Hons) from the University of London and an LLM in Legal Practice (LPC) from the University of Law, with specialist modules in M&A, intellectual property, and commercial dispute resolution. Enrolled Advocate of the Pakistan Bar Council.

Alongside practice, I tutor UK law students across LLB, LPC, Bar Course, GDL, and A-Level programmes internationally through Superprof, having done so since 2020.

7+
Years in Legal Practice
3+
Jurisdictions Covered
LLM
University of Law, London
Web3
Core Specialisation
Expertise

Practice Areas

01
Crypto-Asset & Web3 Law
Token classification (utility vs. security), DAO governance frameworks, DeFi protocol compliance, NFT legal structuring, and smart contract audit support.
02
FCA & AML Regulatory Compliance
FCA cryptoasset registration, AML/KYC policy drafting, MLRO support, Travel Rule compliance, and cryptoasset financial promotions review.
03
Cross-border Corporate Structuring
Multi-jurisdiction entity formation for crypto businesses across UK, UAE, Isle of Man, and other favourable digital asset jurisdictions.
04
Commercial Contract Law
Drafting and negotiating SaaS agreements, service contracts, referral agreements, brand licence agreements, and commercial leases.
05
M&A & Corporate Law
Share sale acquisitions, due diligence, NDAs, shareholder agreements, and legal advisory for startup and corporate clients in the digital asset space.
06
Intellectual Property
IP strategy, patent applications, trademark registration, copyright protection, and IP due diligence for technology-driven businesses.
Career

Professional Experience

Jul 2025 – Present Crypto Accountants & Advisors Ltd • London
Legal Counsel
Providing legal advisory and compliance support at a specialist crypto-focused boutique. Advising Web3 startups, DAOs, and digital asset platforms across UK and international jurisdictions. Responsibilities include drafting commercial contracts, referral agreements, brand licence agreements, AML/KYC documentation, and supporting smart contract audit preparation from a legal and risk-mitigation standpoint. Also leading business development including Isle of Man outreach and content strategy.
FCA Compliance AML/KYC DAO Structuring Token Governance DeFi Commercial Contracts
Jan 2023 – Present Corporate Legal Affairs
Associate Lawyer
Handling corporate, banking, civil, and intellectual property matters. Appearing in courts in civil, banking, and commercial litigation. Managing client relationships, working on commercial leases, and contributing to business development including securing a major corporate client for the firm.
Commercial Litigation Banking Law IP Commercial Leases
Aug 2019 – Present Superprof (Self-employed)
Law Tutor (UK Law)
Teaching UK law students internationally across LLB, LPC, Bar Course, GDL, and A-Level programmes. Subjects include Company Law, Equity and Trusts, Contract Law, Criminal Law, Tort Law, and Property Law.
LLB LPC GDL Bar Course
Jul 2022 – Dec 2022 Elegant Solicitors • London
Paralegal
Worked across conveyancing, immigration, employment, and commercial litigation departments. Managed compliance for hundreds of client files on Leap, drafted wills, and handled Tier 2 sponsorship licence matters.
Conveyancing Immigration Employment Compliance
Oct 2021 – Nov 2021 ABS & Co • Pakistan
Intern (M&A & Corporate)
Worked at one of Pakistan's top Legal 500 firms on M&A and Alternative Dispute Resolution matters, including the Ravi Riverfront Urban Development Project. Drafted legal opinions, inter-office memos, and assisted in contract negotiations at the corporate level.
M&A ADR Infrastructure
Academic

Education & Qualifications

Jan 2022 – Nov 2022
LLM Legal Practice (LPC)
The University of Law
Mergers & Acquisitions • Intellectual Property • Commercial Dispute Resolution
Aug 2018 – Aug 2021
LLB (Hons)
University of London
International Programme • UK Law
Aug 2016 – Aug 2018
A-Levels
Beaconhouse School System
Law & Business Studies
Research & Writing

Publications

01
Smart Contracts and Crypto-Assets in Pakistan: A Legal Perspective
02
Banking Laws in Pakistan: An Overview
Get In Touch

Available for Instructions

Open to New Instructions & Enquiries

I advise on crypto-asset regulation, FCA compliance, commercial contracts, and cross-border structuring for Web3 businesses. If you have a matter requiring specialist digital asset legal expertise, reach out directly.

Send Enquiry
Email mahad.meraj@gmail.com Phone +92 313 731 1142 WhatsApp +92 313 731 1142 LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/mahadmeraj
Firm Crypto Accountants UK, London
Base Pakistan (Remote • UK Practice)