If you’re a crypto, blockchain or Web3 company trying to scale in a turbulent market, investing in the right legal and compliance expertise isn’t optional - it’s strategic.
Building in the digital assets space is inherently complex. Regulatory frameworks are evolving, enforcement is increasing, and the cost of getting it wrong - financially and reputationally - can be high. Success depends on assembling a team that can balance innovation with regulatory risk and commercial reality.
That’s where in-house legal and compliance talent becomes a real competitive advantage.
External counsel will always have a role. But when you find yourself relying on them day-to-day, the costs add up quickly - and so does the friction. Advice can be reactive, disconnected from the business, and slow to keep pace with fast-moving product and growth decisions.
By contrast, in-house legal and compliance professionals:
➡️ Understand your business model, risk appetite, and commercial objectives from the inside
➡️ Enable faster, more pragmatic decision-making
➡️ Embed compliance into product and strategy, rather than bolting it on afterwards
➡️ Reduce long-term legal spend while increasing regulatory resilience
In short, they don’t just protect the business - they help it grow.
At Broadgate, we help clients strike that balance by placing legal, risk, regulatory, and governance professionals who are regulator-ready from day one. Our global network spans both crypto-native firms and established financial institutions, allowing us to source genuinely bespoke talent aligned to each client’s jurisdictional footprint, operating model, and growth ambitions.
We take a consultative approach to every mandate - focusing not just on technical expertise, but on regulatory judgement, commercial acumen, and cultural fit. The result is hires who can stand up to scrutiny while supporting innovation.
As upcoming regulatory changes - including MiCA/FISMA - come into sharper focus, building an in-house legal and compliance function is no longer just a cost consideration. It’s a long-term investment in stability, credibility, and scale.
If you’re thinking about building or strengthening your in-house capability, Broadgate is always happy to share market insight or talk through what “good” looks like for your stage of growth. Get in touch with Annabel Lovell for a confidential conversation:
annabel.lovell@broadgatesearch.com