Yuri Hermano
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Yuri Hermano

Crypto Corporate Tax Director

+44 (0)20 7242 5000 +44 (0) 7506 005624 yuri.hamano@uk.andersen.com
Location

London

Specialisations
  • Chartered Accountant of the ICAEW (FCA)
  • Chartered Tax Adviser with Chartered Institute of Taxation (CTA)

As a Corporate Tax Director at Andersen LLP, Yuri specialises in the fast-evolving sectors of digital assets, Web3, and disruptive technology.

A Chartered Accountant and Chartered Tax Adviser, Yuri works with clients at the forefront of innovation, ranging from Layer 1 native protocols, NFT marketplaces, and Decentralised Autonomous Organisations (DAOs) to crypto exchanges, custodians, and prime brokerages, helping them navigate complex UK and international tax landscapes.

Yuri’s work covers a broad spectrum of advisory services, with key specialisms including:

  • International Tax & Structuring: Advising on cross-border operating models and tax-efficient structures for international growth and M&A.
  • Digital Asset Treasuries: Structuring and managing digital asset treasury companies.
  • TradFi & DeFi Integration: Navigating the interoperability between Traditional Finance (TradFi) and Decentralised Finance (DeFi).
  • Tokenisation: Advising on the tokenisation of Real World Assets (RWA) and NFT tax considerations.
  • Compliance & Policy: Guiding businesses on complex tax compliance in the UK and cross-border jurisdictions.

An active member of the ICAEW Digital Assets Working Party and part of HMRC’s Cryptoasset Working Group, Yuri offers valuable insight into the future direction of policy, regulation, and compliance in the sector.

Whether businesses are launching, scaling, or preparing for M&A within the crypto, Web3, or tech space, Yuri provides commercially sound, tax-efficient strategies designed to support long-term innovation.