About
With more than 17 years of legal experience, Pavel Batishchev has a proven track record at the intersection of law and technology. His primary expertise lies in structuring technology businesses, including significant work in FinTech, alternative and decentralized finance, Web3 and blockchain, and regulatory compliance for Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs/CASPs) and Decentralized Autonomous Organizations.
Pavel is an expert in designing legal frameworks for the tokenization of Real World Assets (RWA), tokenized financial products, including investment funds, collective investment schemes, and crowdfunding.
Adept in private equity, venture capital transactions, and corporate law, Pavel plays a key role in structuring and negotiating the most complex international transactions, acting as a trusted business advisor to companies in all aspects of their operations and offering strategic advice to their management teams and directors.
Pavel has contributed as an independent director on the boards of technology and engineering firms, offering strategic input on business development and product launches.
Additionally, Pavel advises governments on the regulation of virtual asset markets, participating in the development of VASP and cryptocurrency legislation in different jurisdictions.
Selected cases
Pavel Batishchev's legal acumen, forged over 17 years, has charted the course for numerous successful outcomes in corporate, financial, and technological law. Highlighted here are pivotal cases that reflect his profound influence on individual and corporate legal landscapes, particularly within the realms of IT, Web3, and blockchain
Acted as lead counsel in the structuring of a $135 million financing facility for a Swiss-based Layer-1 blockchain network developer.
Advised lender on mezzanine financing of a machinery building enterprise, including conduction of borrower’s due diligence, designing and structuring the debt financing transaction.
Advised an international team of fund managers on establishing a $15 million closed-end fund, facilitated corporate formation, and assisted with securing the necessary licences and authorizations.
Acted as lead counsel to a blockchain data and mining centre operator in Oman in structuring and securing a $23 million equity and debt financing.
Structured a $3 million investment in heavy oil processing technology in Latin America, involving recognized international industry leaders.
Advised a client on structuring a $5 million investment in a renewable solar energy project.
Advised a tokenization project on the tokenization of real estate in Dubai, UAE, and developed a tailored tokenization model for the client with a focus on regulatory compliance and scalability.
Served as legal counsel for an investment fund during its investment in a US-based cybersecurity company, overseeing the investment due diligence process and enhancing the transaction structure.
Acted as lead counsel to a virtual asset (cryptocurrency) exchange operating in the LATAM region on all matters related to corporate structuring, legal, and compliance. Successfully obtained the necessary licences and government registrations.
Advised an international consortium on safeguarding proprietary information and know-how within their group. Assisted in establishing a commercial secrecy regime and implementing appropriate organisational and technical measures.
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