Lexchain Advisory provides the specialist crypto intelligence that law firms need to advise confidently in the digital asset era — from tax and litigation through to M&A, probate, and regulatory compliance.
The Challenge
UK, EU, and US crypto rules are changing faster than any firm can track in-house. Getting it wrong carries criminal and civil liability for the firm and its clients.
Clients holding, receiving, or disposing of digital assets often don't realise the tax implications until it's too late. CARF means HMRC will know before they do.
Crypto-sourced funds — in property transactions, litigation settlements, or M&A deals — trigger elevated AML obligations that standard processes don't capture.
What We Do
Income tax and CGT analysis for individuals and companies receiving, holding, or disposing of digital assets. Self-assessment strategy, CARF risk assessment, and specialist accountant referrals.
Jurisdiction-specific regulatory mapping across UK (FCA/FSMA), EU (MiCA), and US (SEC/CFTC/FinCEN) frameworks. Asset classification, perimeter analysis, and compliance roadmaps.
Specialist DD support for acquisitions of crypto-native businesses — FCA registration, FSMA 2023 transitional risk, token treasury valuation, AML compliance history, and financial promotions review.
Emergency support for crypto fraud and asset recovery — blockchain forensic analysis, evidence for proprietary injunctions, Norwich Pharmacal order preparation, and worldwide freezing order strategy.
Administration of estates containing digital assets — IHT valuation, hardware wallet recovery strategies, exchange probate process, and executor guidance for accessing and realising crypto holdings.
Source-of-funds analysis for crypto-funded property purchases — LSAG-compliant due diligence, EDD evidence frameworks, mortgage lender communications, and CGT liability quantification.
Why Lexchain Advisory
Most crypto advisory services are built for investors and startups. Lexchain is built for law firms — with the precision, citation standards, and professional discipline that legal practice demands.
Speak to Our TeamEvery legal position we state specifies the applicable jurisdiction, the precise statute or rule, and the date it was current. No vague assertions.
We track FCA, HMRC, ESMA, EBA, SEC, CFTC, and FinCEN publications continuously. Our briefings reflect what the rules say today, not last year.
Our briefings are structured like legal opinions — issue, applicable law, analysis, conclusion. Every claim is citable. No buzzwords, no padding.
Where a number can be calculated — a CGT liability, an IHT valuation, a regulatory threshold — we calculate it. Vague risk flags serve no one.
Who We Serve
Crypto fraud recovery, asset tracing, injunctive relief strategy, expert evidence coordination, cross-border enforcement.
Regulatory DD on crypto-native targets, FCA change-of-control, FSMA 2023 transitional risk, token treasury valuation, W&I structuring.
Digital estate planning, executor access to wallets, IHT valuation at date of death, exchange probate process, CGT on estate realisations.
Source-of-funds EDD for crypto-funded purchases, mortgage lender communications, LSAG-compliant evidence frameworks.
AML framework analysis, SAR obligation assessment, POCA 2002 exposure, VASP registration and compliance.
Crypto remuneration schemes, PAYE and NIC on token awards, readily convertible asset analysis, self-assessment strategy for contractors.
Recent Briefings
A freelance consultant received ETH as contractual payment. Here is why that is £10,250 of taxable trading income — and why CARF means HMRC will find out before the client files.
A phishing attack. Funds traced to Coinbase UK. A step-by-step guide to the proprietary injunction, Norwich Pharmacal order, and worldwide freezing order — and why every hour counts.
A client wants to use BTC gains to fund a £450,000 flat purchase. Before exchange of contracts, three things must happen — and the solicitor's AML obligations are the most urgent.
Get in Touch
We respond to new enquiries within one business day. For urgent matters — litigation, enforcement, or time-sensitive filings — call us directly.