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Aleksandra Khamatshina
Eugene
Uporov
Uporov
Web3/Crypto/Setup advisor
general counsel
More than 10 years of Legal Counsel experience
Private practitioner in reputation claims, commercial issues, corporate issues, and investments, as well as crypto, Web3, and DeFi regulation
Previously an Associate in Herbert Smith Freehills, one of the most established international law firms
Graduated from Moscow State University with a degree in Civil Law
Private practitioner in reputation claims, commercial issues, corporate issues, and investments, as well as crypto, Web3, and DeFi regulation
Previously an Associate in Herbert Smith Freehills, one of the most established international law firms
Graduated from Moscow State University with a degree in Civil Law
a.khamatshina@chavin.legal
crypto and Web3 lawyer with deep expertise in international corporate structuring, tokenization, and regulatory compliance
She advises blockchain projects and fintech startups across multiple jurisdictions, including Singapore, the UAE, Switzerland, the BVI, and the EU
combines a strong understanding of emerging technologies with a pragmatic legal approach, helping clients navigate complex areas such as securities classification of tokens, VASP and EMI licensing, DAO governance, and cross-border tax implications
Her practice spans the full lifecycle of crypto projects, from incorporation and token sale structuring to licensing, fundraising, and exchange listings
She advises blockchain projects and fintech startups across multiple jurisdictions, including Singapore, the UAE, Switzerland, the BVI, and the EU
combines a strong understanding of emerging technologies with a pragmatic legal approach, helping clients navigate complex areas such as securities classification of tokens, VASP and EMI licensing, DAO governance, and cross-border tax implications
Her practice spans the full lifecycle of crypto projects, from incorporation and token sale structuring to licensing, fundraising, and exchange listings
e.uporov@chavin.legal
[press
- April 09, 2025
Crypto Investment Firm Alleges $16M ‘Rug Pull’ by DeFi Insiders
“This case highlights a critical issue for the entire digital asset industry, because there was the misuse of investment...
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HASH Asset Management Files Complaint Against ICHI Crypto Founders and Associates for Fraud and Manipulation of Crypto Assets in Delaware Court
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK
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Crypto Investment Firm Accuses ICHI Protocol Founders of Orchestrating $16M Rug Pull
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Legal support for crypto, Web3 and venture projects
Chavin Legal advises private clients, startups, funds and international companies on matters related to crypto, Web3, DeFi, venture deals and complex commercial disputes. We help build legal and operational infrastructure for projects that need to operate transparently, securely and in line with regulatory expectations across different jurisdictions.
The team works at the intersection of law, finance and technology: crypto project structuring, token sale support, SAFE and SAFT agreements, token listing preparation, regulatory risk analysis, digital asset transactions, dispute resolution and compliance matters.
We can support projects both at the launch stage and in situations where urgent legal assistance is required: partner conflicts, investor claims, disputes with crypto exchanges, KYC/AML issues, criminal law risks or reputation protection. This approach helps clients make faster decisions and reduce legal risks in the fast-moving crypto and Web3 environment.
The team works at the intersection of law, finance and technology: crypto project structuring, token sale support, SAFE and SAFT agreements, token listing preparation, regulatory risk analysis, digital asset transactions, dispute resolution and compliance matters.
We can support projects both at the launch stage and in situations where urgent legal assistance is required: partner conflicts, investor claims, disputes with crypto exchanges, KYC/AML issues, criminal law risks or reputation protection. This approach helps clients make faster decisions and reduce legal risks in the fast-moving crypto and Web3 environment.