FinTech Legal
Cayman Islands
3 years ranked
INDIVIDUAL PROFILE
Michael Bacina
FinTech 2026
Ranked in 1 practice area
About
Provided by NXT Law
Practice Areas
web3, crypto, blockchain, smart contracts, tokenised funds, corporate and commercial, structuring, funds, and disputes
Career
2025 - present, Co-Founder, NXT Law
2016 - 2024, Equity Partner, Piper Alderman, Sydney Australia
2011-2016, ERA Legal, Partner, Sydney Australia
Professional Memberships
Blockchain Association of the Cayman Islands
Publications
2025: Bacina & Pettigrove, Law of Code: Blockchain and the Law in Australia
Education
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
Key sectors
Technology, Media and Telecoms (TMT)Family Offices and High Net WorthFinancial InvestorsFinancial ServicesBusiness and Professional Services
Chambers Review
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Professional Advisers: FinTech
FinTech Legal - Cayman Islands
Band 1
Individual Editorial
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.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
Mike is one of the most experienced web3 lawyers in the industry.
FinTech LegalProfessional Advisers: FinTechMichael 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.
FinTech LegalProfessional Advisers: FinTechMichael Bacina is a brilliant operator across global crypto legal developments and not just in the Cayman Islands.
FinTech LegalProfessional Advisers: FinTechMike is sharp and knowledgeable. He gets business, he gets the client's business and he delivers.
FinTech LegalProfessional Advisers: FinTechMichael is simply superb.
FinTech LegalProfessional Advisers: FinTech
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Cayman Islands
Michael Bacina
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