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Michael Bacina

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Co-Founder at NXT Law
📍 Cayman Islands

Michael is a Co-Founder at NXT Law and a leading lawyer in digital assets, specializing in web3, offshore structuring, and tokenization. With a background as a software developer and experience testifying before the Australian Senate, he holds an LL. M. from UNSW. Colleagues describe him as "driven, " "super smart, " and a "brilliant operator. "

Beyond his legal practice, Michael is deeply involved in shaping the digital economy. He serves as Deputy Chair of the Blockchain Association of the Cayman Islands and an Executive in Residence at Global Digital Finance, actively educating policymakers. His personal feed suggests an interest in frameworks for productive dialogue and communication.

He is the co-author of "Law of Code, " one of the first textbooks in Australia to comprehensively explore the intersection of blockchain technology and the law.

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Experience
4 Years
Current Role
Co-Founder
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Cayman Islands
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Digital Asset Regulation
Actively educates global regulators and policymakers and frequently speaks on regulatory challenges and the need for clear legal frameworks in the crypto space.
Offshore Structuring
A core part of his practice at NXT Law involves advising leading web3 projects and founders on offshore structuring for foundations, funds, and tokenization.
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Career

Work history

6-2025
Co-Founder
NXT Law
5-2025
Deputy Chair
Blockchain Association of the Cayman Islands
8-2024
Executive in Residence
Global Digital Finance
9-2024 - 12-2024
Partner
Travers Thorp Alberga
11-2020 - 11-2024
Director, Chair, Honorary Chair
Digital Economy Council of Australia (DECA)
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Education
2008 - 2012
LL.M.
UNSW
2004 - 2004
G.D.L.P.
The College of Law Australia
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