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About Hossam Zakaria - Leading Crypto Lawyer in the UAE
About Our Professional Legal Services
Hossam Zakaria is a highly regarded and forward-thinking legal authority in the fields of cryptocurrency law, blockchain compliance, and digital asset recovery. With more than a decade of extensive legal practice, he has become one of the region’s foremost experts in navigating the legal frameworks surrounding Web3 technologies, decentralized finance (DeFi), tokenized assets, and fintech innovation. His advisory work has empowered clients to launch, scale, and protect their ventures across some of the most dynamic and high-risk sectors in today’s digital economy.
Known for his strategic acumen, legal precision, and unwavering professional ethics, Hossam provides tailor-made legal solutions to a wide array of clients — from early-stage blockchain startups and private crypto investors to major crypto exchanges, NFT platforms, and global Web3 corporations. He regularly collaborates with regulatory authorities, financial institutions, and cybersecurity experts to ensure complete alignment with evolving legal standards in the UAE, GCC region, and key international jurisdictions.
As the founder of Hossam Zakaria Legal Consultancy, he leads a boutique law firm specializing in digital law, with a strong reputation for providing end-to-end legal services in cryptocurrency regulation, smart contract validation, crypto fraud resolution, and regulatory licensing. His firm is a trusted partner for businesses looking to operate legally, ethically, and profitably within the blockchain ecosystem.
Whether representing clients in regulatory disputes, guiding them through crypto asset recovery, or ensuring compliance in token launches and DeFi governance, Hossam Zakaria is a pillar of legal innovation in the fast-evolving Web3 landscape.
Credentials & Recognition
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200+ Blockchain and Web3 Projects Advised
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Extensive Experience in UAE and Cross-Border Crypto Laws
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Trusted Advisor to Regulatory Bodies, Exchanges, and Fintech Investors
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Speaker at LegalTech & Crypto Law Conferences
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Contributor to Blockchain Legal Journals
Whether you’re building a new token, facing fraud, or launching a DeFi app, Hossam Zakaria provides unmatched legal clarity and protection.
️ Crypto Legal Services
Delivered with precision. Backed by experience.
1. Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Regulations
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Legal advisory for blockchain startups, token launches, and crypto projects.
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Compliance with UAE Central Bank, ADGM, DIFC, and global crypto frameworks.
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Risk management strategies to avoid regulatory breaches and penalties.
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Ongoing legal consultation for CEX, DEX, NFT platforms, and metaverse projects.
2. Crypto Exchange Licensing & Regulatory Compliance
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Full legal guidance to set up licensed crypto exchanges in the UAE or abroad.
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Drafting compliance policies: AML, CFT, KYC, and FATF alignment.
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Support for VASP (Virtual Asset Service Provider) registration and licensing.
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Legal assistance during audits, inspections, and investor onboarding.
3. Cryptocurrency Asset Recovery & Legal Fraud Protection
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Strategic recovery of lost, stolen, or defrauded digital currencies.
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Collaboration with blockchain forensic firms and cybersecurity experts.
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Drafting and filing legal complaints in fraud or scam-related incidents.
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Support in cross-border investigations with law enforcement and regulators.
4. Smart Contracts & Token Legal Structuring
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Reviewing and validating smart contracts to ensure enforceability.
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Legal tokenomics planning for ICOs, IEOs, STOs, and utility tokens.
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Drafting Terms of Use, Token Purchase Agreements, and Whitepaper legal disclaimers.
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Ensuring tokens do not violate securities laws.
5. DAOs, Web3 Legal Frameworks & Decentralized Governance
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Structuring DAOs in compliance with UAE and offshore jurisdictions.
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Governance policy design, dispute resolution clauses, and voting mechanisms.
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Legal consultation for NFT marketplaces, DApps, and community-driven platforms.
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Intellectual property protection for blockchain innovations and codebases.
Each service is delivered with a strong focus on compliance, security, and the long-term legal viability of your project.
Why Choose Hossam Zakaria as Your Crypto Lawyer?
TESTIMONIALSThe extraordinary effort that has been exerted by the staff, and we specially thank Mr. Hossam Zakaria. Wishing your continues success & excellence.
Ashish K. DesaiManaging Director of Strong plant, Client
Client
TESTIMONIALSWe are extremely happy to note that you won all nine cases which we entrusted to you. Your superb handling ensured the result in our favor. We very much appreciate this and feel grateful to you. You not only won the cases, but managed to get the judgement executed without much delay. You and your colleagues have acted with remarkable efficiency and competence. During this period, we found all your staff to be very helpful, courteous and co-operative. Please convey to them our appreciation and thanks. We thank you most sincerely and wish you and your firm all the best in the years ahead.
Jackie UtumUniversal lighting FZ LLC , Client
Client
TESTIMONIALSHossam Zakaria is among the best legal consultants I have ever worked with. He has an amazing ability to reduce complex issues into a simple concept that non-legal people can understand. He consistently develops innovative litigation strategies that help us to achieve our ultimate legal goals.
Zhuo LiuClient
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TESTIMONIALSI believe everyone should recognize what a difference Mr. Hossam Zakaria work has made to people's lives; and especially to our family's life, because we will remain forever grateful to each and every one of his team.
Luis PozuecoMD of Action LLC, Client
Client
TESTIMONIALSMr.Hossam Zakaria never fears cases that involve exposure and he always gives me his honest assessment of our chances of success, which is invaluable to me.
Karim YamoutDirector, ADDCOMM Trading LCC
Client
TESTIMONIALSRegardless of the complexity of the matter I know Mr. Hossam Zakaria will consider not only legal strategy but also business practicalities in providing advice and litigation options.
Dr. Ahmed HasanChairman, Unilide Style
Client
TESTIMONIALSHossam zakaria is responsive, thorough and creative with his advice, and is a valued advisor and legal consultant. I owe the success of my case to his diligent approach. He remained focused, put me at ease and always went the extra mile. Hossam tirelessly put my case in the best possible light and I cannot thank him enough. I would highly recommend Mr.Hossam- I am grateful to him from the bottom of my heart.
Mr.Mohammedd HajjoGeneral manager AL Gurg Consultant
Client
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