If you know Colin Breeze, you know he’s not your typical lawyer. Sure, he’s brilliant—his name has been tied to some of the most cutting-edge legal work in crypto and startups—but there’s so much more to him. This year, Colin’s being recognized as a Monaco 40 Over 40 laureate, an honor he absolutely deserves, but if you ask him, he’ll probably just shrug and smile like it’s no big deal. That’s classic Colin.
I’ve known Colin for years, long before the nickname “The Consigliere” stuck. He’s the guy you’d want sitting next to you at a chaotic boardroom table, not just because of his legal chops (which are undeniably sharp), but because of the calm, human way he approaches everything. He never lets the complexities of corporate structuring or Web3 deals overwhelm the bigger picture—helping people achieve their goals.
When Colin talks about his work, he doesn’t dive into jargon or try to impress with fancy terms. He tells you about the people behind the companies—the founders with wild dreams, the entrepreneurs taking huge risks, the families navigating wealth management for the first time. He gets it. He’s one of those rare professionals who can make even the most complex legal issues feel manageable because, at the end of the day, he’s helping people.
One thing that’s always stood out about Colin is how he treats everyone with the same level of respect. Whether he’s advising a multimillion-dollar startup or a small family office, he listens like it’s the most important conversation he’ll have that day. And he means it. That’s probably why his clients started calling him “The Consigliere.” It’s not only because he’s a trusted advisor—though he is—but because he brings a kind of wisdom and perspective that goes beyond the usual lawyer-client relationship.
I remember when crypto started to really gain traction. While a lot of folks were scratching their heads, unsure of how to handle the legal side of this new asset class, Colin was already ahead of the game. He wasn’t just learning about it—he was helping to define the rules. And yet, he never acted like the guy who had all the answers. Instead, he was the one asking the right questions, guiding companies through the unknown, and offering a steady hand when things got complicated.
You never feel like a number with Colin; you feel like someone he’s rooting for. He’s the lawyer who will not only get you the best deal, but he’ll check in on you afterward, just to see how you’re doing. And maybe that’s why this latest Monaco 40 Over 40 recognition feels so right. It’s about the person he is behind the title. Colin Breeze is someone who’s built a career on credibility, on connection, and on a genuine desire to help those who place their trust in his council succeed.
And as his friend, it’s pretty great to see him get the recognition he’s too humble to seek. Welcome to the 2024 Monaco 40 over 40 Colin.