Max (Maksim) Dilendorf, Esq.

PARTNER

General Counsel Specializing in Family Office Services, Real Estate Investments, and Crypto Matters

Max Dilendorf is an experienced General Counsel with a specialized focus on Family Office Services, Real Estate Investments, and Crypto.

With broad legal knowledge and an extensive professional background spanning over 15 years, Max brings a wealth of experience to effectively address the legal needs of both US and international clients.

His commitment to delivering exceptional legal solutions from a practical business perspective has earned him a reputation as a trusted advisor for clients across the globe.

Areas of Specialization:

Family Office Services. Max provides legal support to high-net worth individuals and families domestically and globally. He is experienced in managing cross-border transactions and dispute resolution matters. He also works closely with his clients and their closely-held businesses to provide strategic planning and legal advice related to their investment activities.

His clients and their business operations span various regions, encompassing not only the United States, but Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Max’s skill in navigating U.S. venture capital negotiations and real estate investments further enhances his standing as a legal strategist within this field.

Crypto. Since 2017, Max has been at the forefront of blockchain and digital asset law, guiding clients in navigating the complexities of the Crypto industry. His comprehensive understanding of the evolving legal landscape surrounding cryptocurrencies has positioned him as a go-to attorney for a wide range of U.S. crypto-related matters. He counsels clients on the legal and regulatory complexities of the digital asset space, including compliance with federal and state regulations, asset recovery, estate and asset protection planning, and white-collar defense.

Real Estate Investments. Max represents international and domestic investors in all aspects of New York real estate transactions. His practice includes developing legal and tax strategies for U.S. property acquisitions, structuring trusts and corporate vehicles to minimize estate and gift tax exposure, and protecting real estate holdings through integrated asset protection planning.

Max is committed to crafting tailored solutions that precisely align with the distinct needs of every client. Whether he is providing his services to individuals, businesses, or partnering with family offices, Max Dilendorf ensures that custom strategies and meticulous attention serve as the foundational elements guiding the path to success.

SELECTED TRANSACTIONS

STO for a Major Foreign Digital Exchange and Wallet Service

Represented a client in tokenizing a part of equity in a foreign digital currency exchange and digital wallet by offering tokenized preferred shares through a U.S. SPV (Delaware corporation).

STO for Digital Currency Exchange and E-commerce Platform

Represented a FinTech company developing a digital currency exchange and e-commerce platform with structuring a security token offering (STO) featuring multiple types of security tokens, with and without voting rights and dividend distributions

STO for B2B / B2C Blockchain Freelance Platform

Represented B2B / B2C blockchain freelance platform in the process of raising capital through Regulation D and S offerings to U.S. and non-U.S. investors, including review and analysis of the white paper and the project, preparation of the private placement memorandum (PPM), subscription agreements, guidance regarding the process of investor accreditation as well as AML/KYC checks, and filing Form D with the SEC.

STO for Developing Renewable Energy Farms + Data Centers

Represented a non-US issuer in structuring a security token offering (STO) for developing a digital currency operation in the US and abroad

STO for Blockchain-based Marine Navigation Network

Represented blockchain-based marine navigation service with AI capabilities in structuring a security token offering (STO) in the US

STO for Blockchain-Based Gaming Platform

Represented a non-US issuer in connection with launching a $30M security token offering (STO) in the US for developing a blockchain-based gaming platform

STO for Digital Healthcare Platform

Represented a non-US issuer in connection with launching a security token offering (STO) for developing and operating digital healthcare platform