Next Generation Partners

Leading Associates

Financial services: regulatory in Germany

Clifford Chance

Clifford Chance comprehensively advises on banking and regulatory matters in the transactions space, here, practice head Marc Benzler regularly takes the lead. The team also covers regulatory audits, licensing and owner control procedures as well as derivative regulation and documentation matters. In addition to his experience in transactions, Benzler is a key contact for European regulatory law matters, where he frequently cooperates with the firm’s international regulatory experts. He is supported by counsel Kerstin Schaepersmann, who is well versed in regulatory and structured financing matters.

Praxisleiter:

Marc Benzler


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Kerstin Schaepersmann


Referenzen

‘Leading position in the area of ​​the regulatory framework for financial futures and securities financing transactions. Very high level of expertise and market knowledge.’

‘Expertise, reliability.’

‘Fast and high quality.’

Hengeler Mueller

In addition to its expertise in crypto regulation and the structuring of payment systems, Hengeler Mueller focuses on regulatory matters pertaining to transactions and financing rounds. The team assists financial institutions, investors and asset managers with enforcement proceedings and disputes and regularly cooperates with the compliance team. These competencies lead to frequent instructions on greenwashing, ESG-related matters as well as various BaFin procedures. Among the key contacts are regulatory experts Dirk Hermann Bliesener and Christian Schmies; the latter is also well versed in fintech matters and focuses on cryptocurrencies and payment services.

Weitere Kernanwälte:

Dirk Hermann Bliesener; Carl-Philipp Eberlein; Christian Schmies; Stefan Krauss


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A&O Shearman

A&O Shearman‘s multidisciplinary practice comprehensively covers regulatory and product-related issues, including digital products at the capital markets interface and crypto-related matters. Advising financial instituitions on regulatory matters pertaining to transactions and restructuring is a key strength; the team also assists with German market entry, the incorporation of banks as well as matters in the ESG and compliance sphere, the latter includes BaFin special audits. Fintech companies regularly instruct the team on BaFin licensing procedures. Practice head Alexander Behrens demonstrates similar competencies and comprehensively advises on German and European financial regulatory law.

Praxisleiter:

Alexander Behrens


Referenzen

‘Reliable expertise and strong international network, especially with backing from the UK office, which also advises on EU issues.’

‘Very well-founded and broad expertise in a very dynamic regulatory environment make the team a central point of contact for a wide range of regulatory issues.’

‘We have been working with Alexander Behrens for many years and greatly appreciate not only his outstanding professional expertise, but also his unpretentious, friendly and trustworthy personality.’

‘The achieved results are always excellently usable in company practice.’

Kernmandanten

Bitpanda


BlockFi


Lloyds Bank


ING Bank


Nomura


SMBC Bank


SMBC Nikko Capital Markets


Volkswagen AG


Volkswagen Financial Services and Bank


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  • Advising a consortium of banks in connection with the issuance of a dematerialized bond via a blockchain-based platform by the European Investment Bank (EIB) under Luxembourg law.

  • Advising various banks and financial institutions in connection with ESG regulation.

  • Advising various banks and financial institutions on German market entry.

Hogan Lovells International LLP

Hogan Lovells International LLP comprehensively covers regulatory matters and frequently acts at the capital markets interface; these capabilities lead to regular instructions in the context of digital product launches and the assistance with proceedings against the European Union’s Single Resolution Board pertaining to bank levies and contributions to the European Resolution Fund (SFR). Other key strengths are the restructuring of banks, BaFin licensing procedures as well as payment transaction matters. Among the client roster are banks, credit institutions and international companies. Practice head Richard Reimer is experienced in both institutional and product-specific regulatory law, he is supported by counsel Andreas Doser (financial product launches, cooperation and outsourcing agreements) and Sarah Wrage (regulatory, payment services and investment law) who made partner in January 2024.

Praxisleiter:

Richard Reimer


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Tim Oliver Brandi; Jochen Seitz; Julian Fischer; Peter Maier; Andreas Doser; Sarah Wrage


Referenzen

‘Very pragmatic team with a flexible approach.’

‘Professional and fast; proven market and specialist expertise.’

‘Outstanding banking supervisory knowledge from Dr. Julian Fischer.’

‘Excellent expertise, a pragmatic and results-oriented approach and a well-coordinated team guarantee competent and time-critical advice.’

‘In addition to the many years of experience, the deep understanding of transactions and processes and the legal matter itself, the team is particularly characterized by the fact that it acts on current regulatory developments and the coordination on such topics is straightforward and quickly leads to targeted solutions.’

‘Jochen Seitz is characterized by his great experience and deep understanding.’

‘The collaboration is smooth, pragmatic and therefore time-efficient.’

Kernmandanten

Cflox GmbH


Deutscher Derivate Verband


Marex Financial


Mitsubishi Corporation Gruppe


Nord/LB – Girozentrale


NRW.Bank


REWE Markt GmbH / pay.cetera B.V.


Scalable Capital


Tilta Fintech GmbH


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advising a US investment bank on regulatory issues relating to cryptocurrencies.

  • Advising the Misubishi Corporation Group on the sale of all shares in MCE Bank GmbH to Santander Consumer Bank AG.

  • Advising REWE Markt GmbH on payment issues and in particular on innovative payment methods.

Latham & Watkins LLP

Latham & Watkins LLP is well known for its regulatory expertise in M&A and private equity transactions. The team also offers assistance with regulatory audits and enforcement procedures of the ECB and BaFin as well as preventative compliance issues and reporting obligations, licensing requirements for German business activities, including cryptocurrency-related matters, and the implementation of ESG strategies. The practice is led by Markus Krüger (transactions and regulatory advice) and Axel Schiemann, who recently assisted with a cross-border investigation pertaining to AML compliance and advised a global crypto platform operator on licensing matters pertaining to crypto trading and deposits.

Praxisleiter:

Markus Krüger; Axel Schiemann


Referenzen

‘High level of specialist knowledge and reliability.’

‘Markus Krüger and Axel Schiemann have many years of experience and expertise.’

‘Very strong on technical regulatory issues. Comprehensive knowledge and experience in questions relating to financial services and in cooperation with BaFin and the ECB.’

Kernmandanten

Aareal Bank AG


Apollo Global Management, LLC


Bankhaus Lampe


Bundesverband deutscher Banken e.V. – Einlagensicherungsfonds


dwins GmbH


DXC


eToro Group Limited


Evercore


Hg Capital


IKB Deutsche Industriebank AG


La Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) / General Atlantic


Prosegur


Simon Property Group


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  • Advising the Federal Association of German Banks and the Deposit Protection Fund (ESF) with regard to compensation for depositors of Greensill Bank GmbH.

  • Advising the Supervisory Board of Aareal Bank on the planned investment agreement with Atlantic BidCo GmbH.

  • Advising the German subsidiary of Evercore on all regulatory and compliance issues, in particular on the start of cross-border European business (passporting).

Annerton Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH

Annerton Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH comprehensively advises on regulatory matters pertaining to banking, financial services and investment law and boasts expertise in the fintech sector. Frank Müller is well versed in the structuring of business models and BaFin licensing procedures, while Peter Frey comprehensively covers financial regulatory matters and also has expertise in money laundering law and outsourcing. Anna Izzo-Wagner was most recently instructed on BaFin control procedures as well as matters pertaining to the regulation on European Crowdfunding (ECSP). Nasim Jenkouk (banking and finance law with a focus on fintech) joined RSM Ebner Stolz in April 2023.

Weitere Kernanwälte:

Susanne Grohé; Frank Müller; Peter Frey; Christian Walz; Matthäus Schindele; Anna Izzo-Wagner; Alireza Siadat; Florian Lörsch


Kernmandanten

Toyota Kreditbank GmbH


Vereinigte Volksbank


Raiffeisen Bank eG


Olinda Branch Office Germany (Qonto)


NAVIGATOR CAPITAL VCC


Trade Republic Bank GmbH


Founders Fund Trade Republic LLC


Ferrari Financial Services GmbH


Teylor AG


Accel London VI. L.P.


Feri Trust (Luxembourg) S.A.


J&T Banka, a.s.


Banxware


Solaris SE


Helaba Digital GmbH & Co. KG


Binance Deutschland GmbH


Fuel


Expatrio Global Services


GmbH


New Horizon GmbH


PAYONE GmbH


Prepaid Verband Deutschland e.V.


Concardis GmbH


smava GmbH


Fireblocks


Stokr


Volksbank Mittweida


DZ Bank


Zalando SE


Kadmos GmbH


Tangany GmbH


B4C Markets BV


FinTecSystems GmbH


October Deutschland GmbH


Swarm Capital


MISA Art


Business Service Solution GmbH


Byte Federal, Inc


PPRO Holding GmbH


Tomorrow GmbH


adorsys GmbH


Mangopay SA


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advising Solaris SE on the takeover of the ADAC credit card portfolio.

  • Advising the FinTech-Volksbank VVRB (United Volksbank Raffeisenbank) on the regulatory design of refinancing structures for buy now, pay later providers.

  • Advising Toyota Kreditbank on all regulatory and payment issues with a focus on implementing a marketplace solution.

CMS

CMS is experienced in the automotive sector and routinely advises automotive banks and leasing institutions on the incorporation of deposit-taking banks. Another mainstay is clients’ representation in proceedings before BaFin and the Bundesbank as well as in special audit proceedings; the team is also well versed in remuneration-related matters at the employment law interface. This advice offering is complemented by expertise in crypto-related business models as well as governance and ESG topics; the latter is frequently called upon in the context of sustainable finance. Co-practice head Joachim Kaetzler also co-heads the firm’s international ESG group, while co-head Andrea München covers German as well as Luxembourg and European financial supervisory law.

Praxisleiter:

Joachim Kaetzler; Andrea München


Referenzen

‘The team has outstanding knowledge of banking and financial law and has always given us very good and pragmatic advice.’

‘I would like to clearly single out Joachim Kaetzler at this point. He has an extraordinarily broad knowledge and a lot of experience in this area, which I have always valued very much. He gave us very good advice and made the right recommendations.’

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Noerr

Noerr‘s multidisciplinary approach focuses on cross-practice cooperation, such as the advice on remuneration matters at the employment law interface, topics pertaining to IT security, data-driven business models and banking secrecy at the IT and data protection intersection as well as M&A transactions. Among the client roster are banks, payment services providers, asset managers, investors and companies, which regularly instruct the team on compliance matters, including MiFID and MiFID II in the securities area, AML matters as well as cooperation agreements and BaFin procedures and issues pertaining to payment services law. The team is led by insurance supervisory law experts Thomas Heitzer and Jens Kunz, who comprehensively cover financial regulatory, investment and money laundering law. The regulatory expertise in transactions was strengthened with the partner appointment of Dominik Kloka in January 2024.

Praxisleiter:

Jens Kunz; Thomas Heitzer


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Torsten Fett; Karl-Alexander Neumann; Dominik Kloka


Referenzen

‘Excellent expertise, extremely quick response and top analytical skills.’

‘Karl-Alexander Neumann, in particular, stood out in our project because of his broad specialist knowledge and high performance.’

‘Very technically experienced and customer-oriented team in banking supervisory law.’

‘Jens Kunz has many years of expertise and is extremely familiar with new regulatory developments and the clients’ needs.’

‘Very friendly and courteous staff who strive to implement customer wishes in the best possible way. ‘

‘Jens Kunz is a pragmatic, experienced and solution-oriented lawyer who keeps an eye on current issues. Targeted advice that is not aimed at generating new mandates.’

Kernmandanten

Baader Bank AG


FlatexDEGIRO Bank AG


Frankfurter Volksbank eG


Inflexion


Lunis Vermögensmanagement AG


Summit Partners


VTB Bank (Europe) SE


Wirecard AG (Insolvenzverwalter)


Deutsche Börse


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  • Advising Summit Partners on a buy-and-build strategy to acquire independent asset managers in the DACH region; Structuring an innovative PE acquisition structure under the newly enacted Securities Institutions Act (WpIG).

  • Advising VTB Bank (Europe) SE on the repatriation of business activities.

  • Advising a leading German bank on a BaFin procedure with regard to AML compliance, including an expert opinion.

SERNETZ • SCHÄFER

SERNETZ • SCHÄFER‘s regulatory expertise is frequently called upon in the litigation context, whereas the team also assists with transactions, the development of new financial products, including digital products, as well as payment services supervison and money laundering law matters. The practice is regularly instructed by companies, private equity companies as well as large and regional banks. Practice head Frank Schäfer is experienced in banking, capital markets and financial regulatory law; he is supported by Jörg Mimberg (fintech and payment services supervision law) and Thomas Eckhold (banking, capital markets and financial regulatory law).

Praxisleiter:

Frank Schäfer


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Jörg Mimberg; Thomas Eckhold; Ferdinand Kruis; Helge Großerichter; Thomas Klanten; Andreas Höder


Referenzen

‘To me, the Sernetz Schäfer team is one of the leading law firms for all banking regulatory and resolution issues.’

‘Thomas Eckhold is my clear go-to partner, whose constructive, critical and at the same time appreciative, objective manner I greatly appreciate.’

‘Ferdinand Kruis is an excellent lawyer with high assertiveness.’

‘Andreas Höder is an excellent litigator with enormous experience in the finance and corporate sectors. He is assertive and has excellent legal skills.’

‘The law firm represented us excellently in the area of ​​regulation.’

Kernmandanten

Deutsche Pfandbriefbank


EP Global Commerce


Hypo Real Estate


ProSiebenSat1 SE


Stadtsparkasse München


UniCredit Bank AG


VTB Bank (Europe) SE


WealthCap


Wirecard Bank AG


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advising Wirecard Bank as a result of the Wirecard scandal, in particular advising on the institution’s regulatory resolution in close coordination with BaFin.

  • Banking and banking regulatory advice to VTB Bank (Europe) SE on the resolution of the bank as a result of EU sanctions and supervisory orders from BaFin; Transfer of the bank to regular liquidation.

  • Regulatory advice to EP Global Commerce on the acquisition of additional shares in METRO AG regarding the reinsurer belonging to the METRO Group; Initiation and implementation of newly required regulatory procedures as part of this transaction.

Gleiss Lutz

Gleiss Lutz is well known for its experience in crisis management as well as transactions and restructuring-related matters due to the close cooperation with the M&A and corporate experts. The team also advises on payment services law and fintech matters and is regularly instructed in connection with regulatory issues pertaining to remuneration. Maximilian von Rome heads the practice and is well versed in European regulatory law. In September 2023, Christian Hissnauer (banking supervisory law and financial market regulation) joined the team from Clifford Chance.

Praxisleiter:

Maximilian von Rom


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Kai Arne Birke; Christian Hissnauer


Kernmandanten

FUW Treuhand Projekt GmbH


BVR – Bundesverband der Deutschen Volksbanken und Raiffeisenbanken


SBI Group


Octopus Investments


MAP-WSV Beteiligungen GmbH


HDI VVaG


MoneyGram


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  • Advising FUW Treuhand Projekt GmbH as court-appointed trustee for the voting rights of VTB Bank (Europe) SE.

  • Advising the Bundesverband der Deutschen Volksbanken und Raiffeisenbanken (BVR) on a project, particularly with regard to the creation of a concept for structuring one or more investment platforms for the VR Group.

  • Advising a rating agency on the preparation of the report on the use of ESG ratings to fulfill sustainability-related disclosure obligations under the EU Disclosure Regulation (EU 2019/2088).

GSK Stockmann

GSK Stockmann's mainstays include clients' representation before the European Central Bank as well as matters pertaining to digitisation and sustainability, including electronic payment services, platform-related topics and the trading of CO2 certificates. Platform operators, companies, financial institutions and fintech companies also benefit from the team's close cooperation with the Luxembourg office; the latter is led by Andreas Heinzmann and regularly assists with matters pertaining to investment law. German practice head Timo Bernau comprehensively covers banking and insurance supervisory law with a focus on the fintech sector. Lisa Watermann (sustainable finance, investment law) made local partner in January 2023.

Praxisleiter:

Timo Bernau; Andreas Heinzmann


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Okko Hendrik Behrends; Philippe Lorenz; Robert Kramer; Lisa Watermann


Referenzen

‘The team has consistently delivered excellent work results, recommendations and identification of new legal strategies.’

‘Our contact guided us through many complicated and unique legal matters and procedures, always providing clear and concise advice every step of the way.’

‘Very high level of knowledge about the situation of fintech start-ups. This means very competent advice and top results.’

‘Excellent engagement.’

‘Competent team with short response times.’

‘Always available and solution-oriented.’

Kernmandanten

Siemens AG


3Red Partners LLC., Chicago


InCred GmbH


Salt Global Tech Ltd


Finba Technologies GmbH


Twinu GmbH


xcircle UG


YAPI ve KREDI BANKASI A.S.


Hoeller Electrolyzer GmbH


GLS Gemeinschaftsbank eG


Catella Real Estate AG Nein


Solaris SE


DF Deutsche Finance Systems GmbH


Frankfurt School of Finance & Management gGmbH


Frankfurt School Financial Services GmbH


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  • Advising Siemens AG on the legal structuring and issuance of a crypto securities bond in accordance with the Electronic Securities Act (eWpG).

  • Advising DF Deutsche Finance Systems GmbH on BaFin approval proceedings for acquiring the license as crypto registrar under the KWG, including the creation of technical documentation as well as internal and external compliance documentation.

  • Advising Solaris SE on payment matters as well as on entry into securities trading and on cooperations.

Deloitte Legal Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH

Deloitte Legal Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH assists banks and companies with BaFin procedures, market entry and indemnity matters, transactions as well as topics pertaining to management board remuneration. Practice head Mathias Hanten boasts similar competenciesis and Hannes Bracht is a key contact for matters pertaining to payment services.

Praxisleiter:

Mathias Hanten


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Hannes Bracht; Arne Wittig


Referenzen

‘Excellent cooperation.’

‘Mathias Hanten always gave us very good and professional advice and always brought new ideas.’

‘Hannes Bracht and his colleagues are a dynamic team. The collaboration through the use of online solutions was excellent.’

Kernmandanten

ADAC Finanzdienste GmbH


Commerzbank AG


Compay GmbH


Deutsche Lufthansa AG


EB – Sustainable Investment Management GmbH


EDEKABANK AG


GENO Broker GmbH


Global Crop Diversity Trust


Hamburgische Investitions- und Förderbank AöR


InterCard AG (Verifone Gruppe)


Investitionsbank Sachsen-Anhalt AöR


LeasePlan Deutschland GmbH


Lunadis GmbH + Co. KG (DKV Mobility Gruppe)


N26 AG


Norddeutsche Landesbank AöR


Reisebank AG


Rothschild & Co Gruppe


Sodexo Pass GmbH


Solaris SE


Sparkasse Rhein-Nahe AöR


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advising the Investitionsbank Sachsen-Anhalt on its spin-off from NORD/LB, including BaFin approval procedures (permission granted in March 2023).

  • Advising the ADAC on the migration of a credit card portfolio with 1.3 million credit cards from LBB to Solaris.

  • Preparation of contract documentation for an electronic account management system for Commerzbank, including testing and roll-out in Italy and France.

GÖRG Partnerschaft von Rechtsanwälten mbB

GÖRG Partnerschaft von Rechtsanwälten mbB offers comprehensive advice on banking and regulatory matters and increasingly focuses on ​​financial litigation, here, practice head Yorick Ruland is a key contact. This competency was further strengthened with the partner appointments of Tony Beyer and Richard Franz Gerlach in May 2023; both are experienced in regulatory law and dispute resolution. Cornelia Kinast was also promoted to partner at the same time and is well versed in the transactions sphere. Matthias Terlau is a key contact for matters pertaining to new financial services, payment transaction law as well as fintech.

Praxisleiter:

Yorick Ruland


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Matthias Terlau; Dania Neumann; Tony Beyer


Referenzen

‘The team around Dr. Matthias Terlau is very competent and friendly to deal with.’

‘Matthias Terlau is an absolute expert in payment services law. He also answers complex legal questions straight away and is therefore a popular contact.’

‘Very practical and solution-oriented approach; assess the topic individually; 360° assessment and outstanding expertise.’

‘Absolute expertise in banking and capital markets law. Service-oriented, modern and very refreshing in their interaction and exchange.’

‘Yorick Ruland has excellent know-how. He is a very good litigator and is on duty 24/7.’

‘In addition to the extensive technical know-how, the team always impresses with their way of working. No matter what deadline is coming up, no matter how many stakeholders are involved in the votes, no matter how many countries and jurisdictions, Görg’s team is always ‘on top of it’.’

‘Team can be contacted at all times. No matter how hectic things get, they always remain calm and objective. I’ve never heard of a deadline, no matter how short, not being met if at all possible.’

‘When it comes to BaFin regulatory issues, no one compares to Matthias Terlau. He well versed in regulation and offers perfectly researched solutions, and despite his much sought-after technical expertise, he answers very quickly.’

Kernmandanten

KfW


Landesbank Berlin


Moss GmbH


OC Payment GmbH


Paydirekt GmbH


Samsung Electronics


S-Kreditpartner


Sparkasse Köln Bonn


Verimi GmbH


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advising Moss GmbH on the BaFin application and procedure for an e-money license.

  • Advising the S-Kreditpartner/Sparkassengruppe on the launch of the new product ‘FlexiGeld’.

  • Advising several German and European banks and investment companies in the insolvency case of Wirecard AG in connection with claims for damages totaling around €900 million.

Lindenpartners

Lindenpartners comprehensively advises credit institutions, fintech companies and asset managers on regulatory issues and also covers interfacing matters pertaining to IT, securities, money laundering and payment transaction law. Recent topics include ESG-related projects in the sustainable finance area. Practice head Lars Röh boasts similar competencies, while new associated partner Jessica Glaser is well versed in capital markets law and matters pertaining to bank liquidation; she joined in April 2023 from a previous in-house role.

Praxisleiter:

Lars Röh; Michael Kohl


 


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Nina Scherber; Nils Ipsen; Frank Zingel; Jessica Glaser


Referenzen

‘Lars Röh is very accessible and has a high level of motivation.’

‘Lindenpartners is characterized by its special knowledge of banking supervisory law. But there is also a high level of expertise in all legal issues relating to the financial and capital markets, as well as in the area of ​​ESG.’

‘In addition to Lars Röh, Nina Scherber and Jessica Glaser are available to provide advice and support.’

Kernmandanten

Berliner Sparkasse


Berliner Volksbank


Bundesverband der Deutschen Volksbanken und Raiffeisenbanken


Deutscher Sparkassen- und Giroverband


Deutsche WertpapierService Bank AG


Hamburger Sparkasse


Weberbank


Deutscher Derivate Verband


Liqid Asset Management GmbH


S-Kreditpartner GmbH


WWF


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advising Donner & Reuschel AG on the implementation of European ESG regulation.

  • Advising Berliner Volksbank eG on the implementation of European ESG regulation (SFDR).

  • Advising the Deutscher Derivate Verband (DDV/ German Derivatives Association) on the development of a sustainability code for structured products.

Mayer Brown LLP

Mayer Brown LLP's regulatory practice is integrated into its capital markets group, thus making this interface competency a core strength. Patrick Scholl heads the team, which frequently advises on derivative regulation (EMIR), benchmarks and securities sales, while placing a further focus on ESG-related matters; this includes advice on sustainable financial products and the implementation of the EU taxonomy regulation.

Praxisleiter:

Patrick Scholl


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Marcel Hörauf; Alexei Döhl


Referenzen

‘We particularly enjoy working with Patrick Scholl. His extensive legal knowledge and practical approach are excellent.’

‘Dr. Patrick Scholl provides excellent and pragmatic advice with a 360° overview.’

‘Marcel Hörauf: Deep knowledge and great commitment.’

‘The team is characterized by its ability to think quickly, efficiently and deeply into transaction structures and regulatory issues.’

‘The advice and collaboration within the team is targeted, constructive and effective.’

Kernmandanten

DekaBank Deutsche Girozentrale


Deutscher Derivate Verband e.V. (DDV)


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Waldeck Rechtsanwälte PartmbB

Waldeck Rechtsanwälte PartmbB's regulatory advice focuses on fintech and crypto-related matters with further competencies in the transactions segment. The most recent workload pertains to licensing and owner control procedures as well as topics related to European long term investment funds (ELTIFs) and ESG. Jan Liepe (securities and financial services) and Hendrik Pielka (banking and securities law) jointly head the team, which added Lucas Paolazzi to its partner roster in January 2023; he is well versed in advising financial service providers and specialises in licensing and owner control procedures.

Praxisleiter:

Jan Liepe; Hendrik Pielka


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Jens-Holger Petri; Lucas Paolazzi


Referenzen

‘Jens-Holger Petri is characterized by a particular understanding of the industry and a feeling for client needs. This, coupled with an extremely pragmatic advisory approach, clearly sets the law firm apart from its competitors.’

‘Very practice-oriented, committed law firm that does excellent work with in-depth knowledge and many years of industry experience.’

‘Expertise, cross-topic thinking, foresight, risk assessment, and having an opinion rather than just reciting scenarios.’

‘Jan Liepe is goal-oriented and assertive.’

‘Lucas Paolazzi has in-depth knowledge and offers great availability.’

‘Waldeck combines deep legal know-how with practical relevance and always finds manageable solutions that clearly define the boundaries for business in a legally secure and binding manner.’

‘All of the lawyers responsible have a very high level of professional expertise. Our inquiries are always answered with the necessary depth and a high level of detail. The manner of response and especially the reaction time is exemplary.’

‘Excellent know-how. The interests of the client are always the focus. Targeted advice and a top network.’

Kernmandanten

Athelios Vermögensatelier SE


Austen Morris Associates


Bankhaus Scheich AG Wertpapierspezialist


BfV Bank für Vermögen AG


BCA AG


BMCE Euroservices S.A.


Development Company for Israel (Europe) GmbH


DLT Finance Holding AG


DLT Service GmbH


EUWAX Aktiengesellschaft


Gameforge AG


Hellwig Wertpapierhandelsbank GmbH


Infront Financial Technology GmbH


ING


İşbank AG


Lang & Schwarz AG


lemon.markets GmbH


mwb fairtrade Wertpapierhandelsbank AG


NatWest Bank Europe GmbH


SE TradeCom Finanzinvest


TradeCom Anlageberatung und Anlagevermittlung GmbH


Renell Wertpapierhandelsbank AG


SIX Financial Information


Sparda-Bank Berlin eG


Tradias GmbH


UmweltBank AG


Ucambio Exchange & Money Transfer GmbH


Universal-Investment-Gesellschaft mbH


vwd TransactionSolutions AG


Walter Ludwig GmbH Wertpapierhandelsbank


ICF Bank AG


Blockchain Founders Group GmbH


Impact Labs GmbH


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advising Tradias GmbH on the agreement and implementation of a cooperation with Deutsche  WertpapierService Bank AG (dwp bank) for trading crypto assets on the Tradias platform with Bankhaus Scheich as market maker.

  • Supporting BfV Bank für Vermögen AG in developing an investment advisory service for ELTIFs (European Long Term Investment Funds) in collaboration with several fund platforms.

  • Advising DLT Service GmbH on taking over investment advice for funds with an investment focus on crypto assets as well as representing them in setting up a pilot project with a capital management company in collaboration with the sister company DLT Custody GmbH.