At BlockReg Advisors, we understand the importance of regulatory guardrails and offer tailored solutions that help businesses of all sizes navigate the compliance journey with ease and confidence. Our team of regulatory and policy experts provide guidance on the best place to start or grow your crypto business.
Founder & Executive Director
Francesca Salierno
Experienced policy & public affairs leader and strategist in the crypto and digital sector. Founder of BlockReg Advisors and Digital Currencies Governance Group. Francesca boasts 13 years of tenure within the European Union Parliament. A lawyer by profession, she excels in EU legislative affairs, international, and European politics.
Senior Consultant
Martinho Pires
Experienced in corporate, finance, and banking law, Martinho has previously worked at DLA Piper. He specializes in regulating fintech, DLT, and crypto businesses, offering expert advice on regulatory matters. Martinho also serves as a Professor of EU Law and Blockchain and the Law at UCP Lisbon.
Senior Consultant
Małgorzata Owczarska
Malgorzata, a seasoned in-house lawyer with extensive public and regulatory expertise at EU and national levels. Former advisor at the Perm. Rep. to the EU (Brussels) and member of a Polish state-owned company's Supervisory Board in defense. Experienced in negotiating international projects of strategic importance.
Senior Consultant
Bellini Balduino
Lawyer and Brazilian BAR member since 2002, specializing in International Business Law, Business Law, Banking Regulation, Government Relations, and Agribusiness. Experienced consultant and litigator with expertise in Banking Regulatory Law, Payment Arrangements, and Judicial Administration. Involved in the Ibero-American Fintech Alliance. Holds LL.M degrees in International Business Law and Corporate Law, MBA in Agribusiness, and completed specialized courses in Institutional and Governmental Relations, Money Laundering Prevention, and Judicial Administration. .
Advisory Board Member
Tim Aron
Prior to returning to the Bar in 2017, Tim was a partner and head of UK financial services in two leading US law firms. Between 2004 and 2010 he was a legal adviser to the FCA's legislation team, retail markets division, wholesale banks division and the UK Listing Authority.
Advisory Board Member
Jörn-Jakob Röber
Jorn, Head of EU Policy at DCGG, boasts 20+ years of experience in public and regulatory affairs. His expertise spans EU and national policy in financial services, payments, Fintech, and Crypto, acquired through roles in-house and at consulting firms.
Advisory Board Member
Joshua Townson
Head of UK Policy at DCGG. Joshua joined the team from HM Treasury with previous experience leading membership engagement, startup, and Fintech at the industry body Innovate Finance. He holds a degree in policy, politics, and economics.
Research Assistant
Aleksandra Kowal
Aleksandra brings years of experience in administrative and compliance roles, predominantly within insurance, banking, and trading sectors. A native Polish speaker, she is also fluent in English and Portuguese. Aleksandra's key strengths lie in her analytical thinking, proactive approach, and meticulous attention to detail.
Public Affairs Officer
Stefani Aleksandrova
With years of experience in EU Affairs and Entrepreneurship, Stefani brings valuable expertise in public management and a proven track record of driving business growth. Equipped with a master's degree in international governance and diplomacy, Stefani holds a deep understanding of global governance systems and their business impacts.
