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Osborne Clarke

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Germany • Banking and finance

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Fintech

Both start-ups and established fintech companies call upon Osborne Clarke GmbH & Co. KG for advice on the development of new products, the implementation of emerging technologies such as DLT, and assistance in navigating German and European regulatory frameworks. Practice head Eric Romba combines expertise in both fintech and capital markets matters, often working on the development of crypto and other investment and asset management platforms. Robert Oppenheim is noted for his experience in tackling BaFin licensing procedures, while fund, crowdfunding and payment platform structuring fall within Tanja Aschenbeck‘s scope.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Osborne Clarke (OC) stands out thanks to its in-depth legal expertise combined with industry knowledge and insights into key trends such as digitalisation and decarbonisation. The firm is particularly strong in technology and fintech, advising major international clients on complex issues ranging from cryptocurrencies to AI."
  • 'The firm's key strengths include a highly collaborative international culture, top rankings, and a pragmatic, business-oriented mindset. Another strength is its good standing with regulatory authorities.’
  • ‘OC's employees are distinguished by their exceptional ability to combine sound legal expertise with a forward-looking, business-minded approach. We work with partners who offer cutting-edge advice in complex areas such as digitalisation and FinTech because they truly understand the future of the industry.’
  • ‘The team is available and very responsive, adaptable to client's business model and strategy. Eric worked for us with diligence and a business mindset which was very much appreciated.’

Key clients

  • AQUATY GmbH
  • ECO2GROW GmbH
  • fija finance GmbH
  • finAPI GmbH
  • FunderNation GmbH
  • Gorilla Funds UG
  • heartstocks GmbH
  • Liberis
  • Mesh Connect, Inc.
  • Tradevest GmbH
  • Upvest GmbH
  • w3.labs GmbH

Work highlights

Advised AQUATY GmbH on a digital platform for VC investments.
Assisted Liberis with the structuring of a German fund manager and its first German debt fund which offers merchants a revenue-based finance solution.
Advised Tradias GmbH on obtaining various authorisations for crypto asset services under MiCAR.

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Eric Romba
Eric Romba
Practice head

Eric Romba

Other key lawyers

Robert Oppenheim; Tanja Aschenbeck

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