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Provided by Michael Bacina
web3, crypto, blockchain, smart contracts, tokenised funds, corporate and commercial, structuring, funds, and disputes
2025 - present, Co-Founder, NXT Law
2016 - 2024, Equity Partner, Piper Alderman, Sydney Australia
2011-2016, ERA Legal, Partner, Sydney Australia
Blockchain Association of the Cayman Islands
2025: Bacina & Pettigrove, Law of Code: Blockchain and the Law in Australia
Cayman Islands (admitted)
Australia (admitted non-practising)
United Kingdom (admission pending)
University of New South Wales
Masters of Laws
2008 - 2012
Macquarie University
Bachelor of Laws (Double major Corporate and Commercial, Dispute Resolution)
1998 - 2004
Macquarie University
Bachelor of Commerce (Economics and Marketing)
1998 - 2003
College of Law
Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice
2004 - 2004
Provided by Chambers
Michael Bacina is an expert on blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies. He often advises on token structuring, transactions and regulatory issues. Bacina advises many of the major players in the cryptocurrency industry on these matters. He joined NXT Law in Cayman in July 2025 and is also admitted to practise in Australia.
Provided by Chambers
Mike is one of the most experienced web3 lawyers in the industry.
Michael has an exceptional level of service with a high degree of advice. He has commercial awareness about where we are heading and is able to advise on that awareness.
Michael Bacina is a brilliant operator across global crypto legal developments and not just in the Cayman Islands.
Mike is sharp and knowledgeable. He gets business, he gets the client's business and he delivers.
Michael is simply superb.
Mike is one of the most experienced web3 lawyers in the industry.
Michael has an exceptional level of service with a high degree of advice. He has commercial awareness about where we are heading and is able to advise on that awareness.
Michael Bacina is a brilliant operator across global crypto legal developments and not just in the Cayman Islands.
Mike is sharp and knowledgeable. He gets business, he gets the client's business and he delivers.
Michael is simply superb.
Provided by NXT Law
Technology, Media and Telecoms (TMT)
Family Offices and High Net Worth
Financial Investors
Financial Services
Business and Professional Services