ONV LAW is excited to announce that British barrister Flavia Kenyon has joined its team as the firm launches Digital Assets & Web3 (Code/Lex) — a new practice area dedicated to supporting technology companies, blockchain startups, FinTech innovators, AI solution providers, and investors operating in the rapidly evolving world of cryptoassets, blockchain, and artificial intelligence.

Through this strategic expansion, ONV LAW strengthens its commitment to providing integrated legal support for emerging technologies and investors seeking to grow their presence in Eastern Europe.

The new practice area Code/Lex brings together ONV LAW’s expertise in commercial, financial, and technology law, providing integrated legal support for projects involving cryptoassets, tokenisation, blockchain, DeFi, Web3, AI, and Fintech services.

“Cryptoassets, blockchain, and artificial intelligence present unique legal challenges, from regulation to ethics and data protection. Our goal is to help clients innovate safely, in compliance with Romanian and European law, and aligned with international standards. Digital transformation is no longer optional—it is a legal reality that must be understood and supported. We named the practice Code/Lex because it reflects the spirit of the team: legally trained, digitally minded.” - Mihai Voicu, Partner.

Flavia Kenyon, an internationally recognised British barrister, joins the ONV LAW team in a pioneering collaboration created to address the legal challenges of the digital age. Flavia is internationally recognised for her expertise at the intersection of law and technology, advising on cross-border disputes and investigations, as well as digital assets, blockchain, AI governance, cybersecurity, Fintech, data, and privacy. 

“I am excited to join this groundbreaking team at ONV LAW. What sets us apart is our ability to translate seamlessly between legal systems, regulatory cultures, and technical frameworks. We combine the strength of common law and civil law traditions, and offer clients a unique partnership at the intersection of jurisdictions and technologies. Whether advising on EU compliance under MiCAR and the AI Act, navigating UK and Romanian financial regulation, structuring cross-border digital asset ventures, or developing governance for AI and decentralised systems, we will combine rigorous legal expertise with a technology-driven approach.” - Flavia Kenyon.

Graduated from Oxford University, and with over twenty years’ experience, Flavia brings to the Romanian market a rare combination of common law trial advocacy, international dispute resolution, and deep engagement with cutting edge technologies. Flavia is ranked in Tier 1 for Crypto and blockchain assets by The Legal 500.

More about Code/Lex

Our team will focus on digital assets and blockchain-related disputes, compliance with MiCAR, AML (anti-money laundering), KYC (know your customer), PSD2 (payment services), and eIDAS2 (electronic identification and authentication services), structuring and launching blockchain and tokenisation projects, legal support for AI companies and machine learning applications, legally binding smart contracts, Fintech advisory, digital payments and decentralised infrastructure, as well as representation before regulators (ASF, NBR, ANAF).

“Our services dedicated to digital assets, Web3, and AI are a natural evolution of our legal practice. Our vision is to become the trusted partner for both traditional and blockchain-native businesses, investors, and innovators, as well as public and private organizations adapting to the evolving landscape of law and technology in Romania, the UK, and beyond. This initiative is part of ONV LAW’s strategy to support digital transformation and legal innovation by integrating international expertise with an interdisciplinary approach, adapted to the new realities of the digital economy.” - Radu Nemeș, Managing Partner.