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.
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Testimonials
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‘The team is quickly able to understand and apply complex financial regulations to our complex product offering, both from an onshore and cross-border perspective.’
‘The team is responsive and collaborative and suggests pragmatic solutions to complex problems.’
‘Daniel Flühmann and his team are experts in crypto issues. They give practical guidance and advice on complex issues.’
‘Bär & Karrer's fintech practice is a leader in Switzerland. The team handles a lot of innovative cases.’
‘Daniel Flühmann is very experienced in the fintech area. He is pragmatic and provides a quick turn-around. He is able to adapt his message to the recipient.’
Key clients
- Talos Global, Inc.
- Bitcoin Suisse AG
- FRUSS
- Divas Asset Management
Work highlights
- Advising one of Switzerland's leading financial service providers in the field of crypto currencies in connection with various complex and novel compliance issues.
- Advising FRUSS on all legal aspects relating to the Metaverse projects "Pax.world" and "Metameet", in particular relating to technology, data and data protection laws.
- Advising an AI-based asset manager with regard to Swiss regulatory requirements.
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Practice head
Daniel Flühmann; Eric Stupp
Other key lawyers
Peter Hsu