India’s leading
blockchain & Web3
legal counsel
NLU graduate. Founder of Web3Legals — India’s first blockchain law firm — and OpenTradePro. Helping Web3 founders, DeFi protocols, and crypto startups stay legally compliant and move fast.
Rahul Pareek
Web3 Legal Advisor · NLU Graduate
Blockchain Attorney · India
About me
Bridging the legal gap in Web2 & Web3
Graduated from a National Law University with an excellent academic record, I combine deep legal expertise with hands-on experience in blockchain, DeFi, and digital assets — helping companies innovate with confidence.
I strive to be an effective instrument for innovation and meaningful execution in the evolving digital ecosystem — where law must evolve as fast as the technology it governs.
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Areas of expertise
Legal infrastructure for the Web3 era
Specialized counsel built on deep knowledge of Indian and global regulatory frameworks for blockchain, crypto, and digital assets.
India Web3 Compliance Checklist 2026
A practical 20-point checklist covering VDA registration, PMLA obligations, RBI guidelines, SEBI token classification, and GST implications — designed for founders and in-house counsel.
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My ventures
Building where law and
technology converge
Two ventures at the frontier of legal-tech and decentralised finance.
Web3Legals
Legal tech · Blockchain law firm · India
India’s pioneering law firm focused on blockchain, crypto, and Web3 regulatory compliance — helping startups and enterprises stay legally sound in an evolving regulatory landscape.
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DeFi · Decentralised exchange & swap
A decentralised exchange and swap platform built for the modern trader — secure, fast, and designed with compliance at its core. The DEX built by a lawyer, for the Web3 world.
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Insights on Web3 law, crypto & regulation
Original research and legal analysis on blockchain, VDA taxation, AML/CFT compliance, and India’s evolving crypto regulatory landscape.
Misc. · Compliance
The 2026 Mobile App Compliance Navigator: A Learner’s Guide
In 2026, compliance has become a competitive edge.
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Legal · AML
Beyond the Hollywood Hype: 5 Shocking Truths About Money Laundering
What Hollywood gets wrong about money laundering.
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Web3 · VDA Compliance
AML & CFT Guidelines India VDA | Post 6: Master Your Risk-Based Assessment
Deep dive into Risk-Based Assessment for Virtual Digital Assets.
Read moreWeb3 · Regulation
India’s Crypto Conundrum: Balancing Innovation and Regulation in 2025
An in-depth analysis of India’s crypto policy crossroads.
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If you are navigating blockchain, crypto, tokenomics, or decentralised platforms — you are exactly where you need to be. Let’s talk.
Or call directly: +91 9664277114 · Based in India · Serving clients globally