Jones Day‘s German regulatory team works closely alongside colleagues across the firm’s network to ensure clients remain in compliance with German and European regulations across their entire operations, covering traditional banking supervisory law and extending to the introduction of novel fintech products. Steering the team is Michael Fischer, whose practice spans the regulatory aspects of financial services M&A, AML and sanctions compliance and digitalisation projects.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The law firm understands how to meet the practical needs of its clients without compromising regulatory requirements.’
- ‘We engaged Michael Fischer to guide us through a complex, multi-jurisdictional regulatory project, and his performance exceeded every expectation. He combines razor-sharp legal expertise with a pragmatic, business-oriented mindset: he translated dense regulatory requirements into clear, actionable steps that fit seamlessly into our commercial objectives and tight timelines.'
- ‘We have been working with this law firm for several years in the areas of Financial Services and Regulatory Practice and continue to be thoroughly impressed by the quality of their advice and service. The team combines deep legal expertise with a strong understanding of market dynamics, which allows them to provide highly effective and business-oriented guidance.'
- ‘Michael Fischer stands for an exceptionally trusting relationship with his clients and is always available to offer advice and assistance.’
Key clients
- State of Hesse – Ministry of Finance
- Euroclear Bank SA/NV
Work highlights
Advised the State of Hesse on a change in the composition of the capital structure of Landesbank Hessen-Thüringen Girozentrale, strengthening the equity capital of the bank.
Drafted memoranda for a major German bank to document its synthetic risk transfer by way of credit insurance in accordance with the provisions of the Capital Requirements Regulation.
Advised a French global financial institution in connection with a regulatory analysis in 18 jurisdictions in relation to threshold breaches, reporting and exemption from disaggregation requirements.
Practice head
Michael Fischer
Other key lawyers
Jan Philip Nagel