Bär & Karrer Ltd.‘s fintech practice supports businesses at the intersection between financial services and information technology in all regulatory matters, including cross-border issues. It further advises clients on transactions with a focus on fintech, including private equity investments, mergers, and joint ventures. Notably, team co-head Daniel Flühmann focuses on advising financial innovators and established market participants in various stages of development on fintech matters. Fellow co-head Eric Stupp regularly assists banks, insurance companies, asset managers and other financial intermediaries on regulatory matters, enforcement proceedings, and on M&A transactions. Peter Hsu often helps fintech businesses with domestic and cross-border regulatory and contractual law matters.

The fintech team at Kellerhals Carrard is a part of the firm’s wider banking and finance team, and stands out for its expertise in the areas of payment systems, tokenisation, credit and digital asset management. The team has many years of experience in financial law, in particular capital markets, investment banking, and private banking matters. Luca Bianchi heads the practice and focuses his work on capital market transactions and the regulation of financial services and institutions. Cornelia Stengel has specific knowledge and experience in the legal analysis of new products, systems, and technologies within the financial markets.

MLL Legal‘s regulatory, fintech, and DLT practice group has longstanding experience of advising banking clients as well as start-ups in all fintech legal matters, including in relation to corporate, financial, regulatory, and litigation considerations. Specifically, it regularly advises banks, security firms, digital assets exchanges, payment systems, and other financial institutions. The firm stands out for its expertise in IP, IT, e-commerce, and data privacy matters. Kilian Schärli is managing partner of the firm and specialises in blockchain technology matters. Reto Luthiger regularly advises and represents domestic and international traditional finance, fintech and crypto clients in financial markets regulatory and civil law matters.

MME Legal | Tax | Compliance‘s fintech, blockchain and digital assets team plays an active role in shaping new legislation and regulatory standards related to fintech, blockchain, and cryptocurrencies. It excels in cross-border matters across all three sectors. Notably, team co-head Andreas Glarner is a renowned expert in legal and regulatory matters related to fintech, decentralised finance, distributed ledger technology, and blockchain. Fellow co-head Thomas Linder stands out for his work providing strategic tax advice to fintech clients on digitalisation strategies and new technologies. The deep bench also includes Luka Müller, Ronald Kogens and Michael Kunz.

Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd‘s blockchain technologies and fintech group is known in the market for its multidisciplinary and integrated approach, often drawing expertise from the firm’s other practice groups. The team advises clients on any legal issues in connection with the use of blockchain technology, such as the issuance or trading of digital assets. Olivier Favre is particularly recognised in the market for his expertise in derivatives, structured finance, and financial regulatory matters. Tarek Houdrouge often advises banks and financial institutions on fintech and cryptocurrency matters. Caroline Clemetson has extensive experience in banking and finance law, in particular financial regulation.

The fintech team at Baker McKenzie Switzerland AG advises financial institutions, global digital leaders, technology incubators, and start-ups across a broad range of subsectors including crowdfunding, e-payment platforms, cryptocurrencies, and digital banking. Notably, Manuel Meyer co-heads the team and has particular expertise in cross-border fintech transactions. Yves Mauchle focuses his practice on debt and equity capital markets as well as financial services regulation. Ansgar Schott advises Swiss and international corporations on all aspects of financial services, fintech, and related capital markets law.

Homburger’s interdisciplinary tech group often advises fintech pioneers and blue-chip companies on their fintech projects. Notably, the individuals at the firm are also involved in the shaping of new legislation in the sector. Daniel Haeberli focuses his practice on advising financial intermediaries and start-ups on related regulatory topics. Stefan Kramer stands out for his expertise in fintech payment related matters, including new developments such as instant payments and payment schemes based on novel technologies. Alexander Wherlock has expertise in crypto-linked exchange traded products.

The financial services and fintech department at Lenz & Staehelin has an extensive practice regarding fintech and distributed ledger technology matters, in particular blockchain, in Switzerland. The team also plays a prominent role in the use of DLT and blockchain technologies outside of the financial sector. Lukas Morscher is renowned for his expertise across the technology, financial services, and business sourcing sectors. Fedor Poskriakov regularly advises clients on various regulatory, contractual and corporate matters, with a focus on fintech.

Niederer Kraft Frey AG’s fintech practice group often works with strategic partners and venture capitalists as well as private equity houses with a specific fintech focus. Team head Thomas A Frick has recently worked on projects setting up crypto exchanges in Switzerland. Another key contact is Bertrand Schott, who is a fintech expert with a focus on financial market regulations, financial infrastructure, and payment system regulations.

Pestalozzi’s financial services team often provides legal, regulatory, and tax advice to clients who are developing, implementing, and operating new technologies in the fintech sector. Its work includes regulatory impact analysis, blockchain and cryptocurrency projects, and DeFi matters. Andrea Huber often represents fintech clients before the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority, the SIX Swiss Exchange and other bodies. Oliver Widmer stands out for assisting fintech companies with business models and licensing requirements, and Markus Winkler focuses on the regulatory compliance of products and processes in financial services, especially in combination with technology-related applications.

VISCHER’s banking and finance, tax and TMT teams combine their expertise to work closely on innovative fintech matters in the market. Jana Essebier has extensive expertise in dealing with blockchain related matters, mobile payments, crowdfunding, and complex financial instruments. Stefan Grieder is involved in policy making regarding the tokenisation of fund shares and fund strategies. Christian Wyss focuses on technology transfer and licensing agreements, with a special focus on insurance related tech companies.

Wenger Vieli Ltd’s fintech practice group often advises emerging fintech companies, both early and growth-stage, in the start-up and venture capital spaces. It also regularly assists companies with their establishment in the sector, and provides targeted advice on all regulatory compliance, corporate, and tax matters. Team lead Martin Peyer has over 13 years of experience in the sector and has expertise in cryptocurrency and wider digital asset matters.

The fintech and blockchain team at CMS von Erlach Partners Ltd. advises investors, start-ups, and technology companies throughout the fintech arena on complex regulatory issues, as well as on the structuring of fintech platforms and products. Team head Tina Balzli leverages her wider financial services industry experience to assist clients with the full range of fintech and blockchain-related work.

Eversheds Sutherland AG‘s DLT practice group regularly advises innovative start-ups in the blockchain and crypto sectors on how to ensure regulatory compliance with applicable financial market regulations in Switzerland. Leading the team is Michael Mosimann, who is an expert in financial market regulations related to digital applications. Notably, Sibil Melliger has extensive experience in banking, DLT and blockchain, financial services, and financial markets law.

The fintech practice group at Gillioz Dorsaz & Associés often advises fintech companies on the assessment and development of their business model for the launching of their fintech projects. It also regularly reviews legal and due diligence matters relating to the artificial intelligence process.

The fintech practice group at Künzi Hess MacNab offers advice on regulations for all kinds of fintechs, either based on traditional or novel technology, including DLT and DeFi. Martin Hess co-leads the team and predominantly advises regulated financial institutions and startups on financial services questions.

The fintech team at Mangeat Attorneys at Law LLC is a part of the firm’s wider banking and finance group and often advises clients with a focus on crypto business that are active in relation to STO and DLT projects. Fabien Aepli heads the team and has increasingly been involved in blockchain-related projects, STOs, cryptocurrency issues, tokenisation of shares, and other fintech-related matters.

Walder Wyss Ltd.‘s fintech team often advises major fintech companies operating in Switzerland as well as large corporates active in this field. Thomas Müller heads the team and stands out for his expertise in the regulatory aspects of fintech matters. Michael Isler regularly advises on outsourcing, technology transfers, and platform projects from the negotiation phase to dispute settlements.