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The firm

A boutique built for regulated industries.

GSS Legal is the Asia and global markets practice of Gofaizen & Sherle — an international consulting and legal firm focused exclusively on licensing for crypto, iGaming, forex, and FinTech operators. We do one thing, and we do it deeply.

Founded
2014
11 years specialism
Bench Size
28
Lawyers + consultants
Asia Desks
2
Singapore · Ho Chi Minh
Languages
7
Working capacity
How we work

Practical, not
theoretical.

Most law firms tell you what is possible. We tell you what will actually clear the regulator, on what timeline, with which counterparties — and then we deliver it.

GSS Legal team at work
01
Jurisdiction-first thinking
We map your commercial intent, capital structure, and risk appetite to the right regulator — not the loudest one. The choice of jurisdiction defines everything that follows.
02
Application as engineering
Every dossier is built from a tested template library. Policies, procedures, AML manuals, and beneficial-ownership disclosures pass regulator review on first submission.
03
Banking before licensing
A licence without operational banking is theatre. We line up correspondent and EMI relationships before the licence is granted — not after.
04
Post-licence stewardship
Annual returns, AMLO updates, audit interfacing, capital top-ups, controller changes — we remain the regulated entity's outside counsel for the long term.

"GSS Legal successfully delivered the full legal setup and VASP licensing for WhiteBIT. Every task was handled with precision."

— Vladimir Nosov, CEO — WhiteBIT

Not just licensed. Operational.

Most firms hand you a licence and step back. We stay through the full lifecycle — banking introductions, compliance infrastructure, regulator correspondence, and ongoing stewardship.

GSS Legal — Who we are

02 — History

From Europe to
Southeast Asia.

A decade-long arc: EU FinTech roots, Asia expansion, and the formalisation of GSS as the regional licensing practice.

01

Firm founded

Gofaizen & Sherle established in Tallinn — initial focus on EU FinTech, crypto-asset licensing, and company formation.

2014
2018
02

Asia expansion

Singapore desk opened to serve MAS DPT applicants. First PAGCOR and Labuan engagements.

03

GSS Legal formalised

GSS Legal launched as the firm's Asia and global markets practice — 200+ licences delivered across crypto, iGaming, and forex.

2021
2023
04

Vietnam desk

Ho Chi Minh office opened. Specialist VASP, banking, and substance work for regional operators under Vicky Hoa Tang.

05

Today

812+ licences across 50+ jurisdictions. Desks in Singapore, Ho Chi Minh, Tallinn, Vilnius, Warsaw, Dubai, and Hong Kong.

2026
03 — The bench

Senior people
do the senior work.

No matter how junior the matter looks on paper, a partner runs every regulator interaction. Associates support; they do not lead client-facing work.

Vicky Hoa Tang

Vicky Hoa Tang

Senior Associate, Head of Asian Office

Leads the firm's Asia operations. Manages client relationships and engagement delivery across Singapore, Vietnam, Hong Kong, and the wider SEA region.

Denis Suska

Denis Suska

Senior Associate, Consultant

Supports licensing and regulatory advisory engagements across the firm's core practice areas. Works closely with clients on structuring, jurisdiction selection, and application delivery in the SEA market.

Where we work

Two Asia desks.
One regulatory bench.

Get in touch
Asia HQ · Open now
🇸🇬 Singapore
Address 10 Collyer Quay, #40-01, Ocean Financial Centre
Direct +65 3159 6549
Vietnam Desk · Open now
🇻🇳 Ho Chi Minh
Address Saigon Centre, 65 Lê Lợi, District 1
Ready when you are

Tell us where
you want to
operate.

Forty-five minutes with a partner. Jurisdiction memo within seven days. No retainer required to start.

GSS Legal consultation
45 min
First call with a partner.
No retainer required.