About the Team
CryptoLicenses.net is headquartered in Zug, Switzerland — the heart of "Crypto Valley" — and operates through associate offices in Singapore, Dubai and London. Our team of 12 specialists includes qualified lawyers, CAMS-certified compliance officers, former regulatory consultants and experienced licensing advisors.
Our coverage spans every major regulatory framework: EU MiCA across all 27 member states, MENA markets through UAE VARA, ADGM and DIFC, the Asia-Pacific region via MAS, JFSA and SFC Hong Kong, and offshore centres from the Cayman Islands to Mauritius. We do not operate as generalists — every team member specializes in their region and license type.
Unlike large law firms that treat crypto licensing as a niche practice area, it is our entire focus. This means faster turnarounds, more accurate cost estimates and deeper relationships with regulators in the jurisdictions that matter most to our clients.
Lead Experts
Dr. Hartmann leads our European licensing practice with 15+ years in financial regulation. A former legal counsel at a Swiss private bank, he has guided more than 60 crypto clients through EU and Swiss regulatory frameworks since 2018. He specializes in MiCA CASP applications, FINMA licensing for crypto financial intermediaries and BaFin crypto custody authorization. Dr. Hartmann is a published author on MiCA implementation and a regular speaker at European fintech conferences.
View Full Profile →Sophie heads our Asia-Pacific practice from our Singapore associate office. With 10+ years advising fintech companies on MAS, SFC and JFSA licensing, she has managed more than 40 successful license applications across the region. A former regulatory affairs consultant to MAS, she brings unique insight into how Singapore's Payment Services Act is applied in practice. Sophie is fluent in English, Mandarin and Cantonese, and holds an LLB from the University of Hong Kong with admission to the Singapore Bar.
Artem leads our MENA and CIS licensing practice, with deep expertise in UAE free zone structures and VARA regulations. He has 8+ years advising Russian-speaking entrepreneurs and established fintech firms on offshore and UAE crypto structures. Artem is CAMS-certified and specializes in AML program design for clients operating across the CIS region. He is fluent in Russian, English and Arabic, and maintains strong professional relationships with UAE free zone authorities and VARA's regulatory team.
Elena oversees all compliance program design across our client portfolio. A former compliance officer at a Swiss cantonal bank, she has designed more than 100 AML/CFT programs for crypto businesses across every major jurisdiction. Elena is a recognized specialist in FATF Travel Rule implementation, transaction monitoring frameworks, and regulatory examination preparation. She holds CAMS and CFE certifications alongside an MSc in Financial Crime from the University of Portsmouth.
Our Advisory Network
Beyond our core team, we maintain a carefully curated network of external advisors in key jurisdictions: local law firms, specialist regulatory consultants and, in several cases, former regulators who now advise in private practice. These relationships give our clients access to jurisdiction-specific expertise and practical intelligence that generalist advisors simply cannot match.
We refer to external advisors only where their specific local expertise adds genuine value — and we are always transparent with clients about when and why we are doing so.
Join the Team
We're Growing
CryptoLicenses.net is always interested in hearing from experienced regulatory lawyers, compliance officers and licensing specialists who want to work at the forefront of crypto regulation. We value deep expertise over broad generalism, and we offer flexible working arrangements for the right candidates.
We are particularly interested in specialists with hands-on experience in: EU MiCA CASP applications, UAE VARA licensing, Singapore MAS PSA, Japan JFSA VASP registration, or FATF Travel Rule compliance implementation.
Send your CV and a brief note on your regulatory specialization to careers@cryptolicenses.net. All applications are treated in strict confidence.