Annerton combines its market-leading fintech expertise with knowledge of banking regulations to advise clients on the implementation of new products and services, while also ensuring that they remain in compliance with German and European regulations, including DORA. Susanne Grohé focuses on payment regulations and related BaFin matters. Frank Müller assists both established clients and new entrants to the German market across issues of bank oversight frameworks to issues tied to the implementation of new technologies. Anna Izzo-Wagner and Till-Christopher Otto left the firm in February 2026 to join Waldeck Rechtsanwälte PartmbB.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Frank Müller is always looking for practical solutions that work! Very much appreciated!’
- 'Specialised and experienced law firm, with a pragmatic approach.'
- ‘Quick comprehension paired with high professional competence.’
- 'Anna Izzo-Wagner is pragmatic, hands-on and usually easy to reach.'
- ‘Their hands-on approach and their passion for banking regulatory issues is unique. Of course they have all the expertise as well.’
- ‘Professional, highly experienced team, rapid processing of inquiries, high quality.’
Key clients
- Bank Frick
- Banxware
- Capitell Vermögens-Management AG
- EV Digital Invest AG
- Feri Trust (Luxembourg) S.A. – Niederlassung Deutschland
- Ferrari Financial Services GmbH
- Froda AB
- HeyOrder GmbH
- J&T Banka
- KINTO Europe GmbH
- Kuder Familypartner GmbH
- Merck Finck, a Quintet Private Bank (Europe) S.A. branch, Germany
Work highlights
Advised a major bank on regulatory and contractual requirements for the SEPA instant readiness of its German branch.
Advised a personnel service provider on obtaining a BaFin licence as a payment service provider.
Advised Bank Frick on regulatory aspects of contract documentation, including DORA, in connection with the expansion of its digital banking services.
Other key lawyers
Susanne Grohé; Frank Müller