Annerton offers clients all-encompassing fintech expertise, covering new product launches and associated BaFin licensing procedures in the payments, crypto and consumer credit spaces. Susanne Grohé is noted for her specialism in payment regulations, with experience in overseeing both German and pan-European product launches, including licensing and notification requirements. Peter Frey provides further payments expertise, while the structuring of fintech businesses forms the core of Frank Müller‘s practice, including applying for both traditional banking and crypto custodian licenses. At the associate level, Kemal Ahmedi advises on the implementation of blockchain projects, with further experience in assisting with the structuring of crypto trading platforms.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team has the exceptional capability to elaborate practical legal solutions together with their customers. It will be hard to find a better hands-on mentality based upon high quality legal expertise in the market.’
- ‘The individuals are capable of understanding complex finance questions as well as products refining the essential legal questions to answer.'
- ‘Annerton is the only firm in the German market with cutting edge expertise in all areas of fintechs. They have several dedicated partners, provided an in-depth and multiple approach of the market.'
- ‘Partners such as Frank Muller, Susanne Grohe, Christian Walz, Peter Frey, Florian Lörsch, are all excellent, affordable and leaders in their fields. They are shaping the fintech legal market in Germany.’
- ‘They are the best FinTech / financial services firm in Germany. Great know how and technical skills.’
- ‘We've been working with Susanne Grohé, Jörg Streissle, Peter Frey, anna Izzo-Wagner. They are all excellent lawyers in their field.’
Key clients
- Aircash d.o.o.
- Banxware
- Finion Capital GmbH
- HeyOrder Germany GmbH
- Hometogo GmbH/Get Away Group
- Kadmos GmbH
- kitafino GmbH
- PAIR Finance GmbH
- PAYONE GmbH
- Pliant GmbH
- Prepaid Verband Deutschland e.V.
- Ratepay
Work highlights
Advised PAIR Finance on obtaining one of the first credit servicer licences under the new Secondary Credit Market Act from BaFin.
Advised a German media group operating an online marketplace on the implementation of multiple payment service providers and the related contractual arrangements.
Advised kitafino on obtaining a licence as a payment institution from BaFin.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Other key lawyers
Susanne Grohé; Frank Müller; Peter Frey; Kemal Ahmedi; Christian Walz; Florian Lörsch