Bär & Karrer Ltd.’s fintech practice draws on its wider banking, insurance and finance offering to cater to clients at the intersection of financial services and information technology. The group handles a wide array of fintech-related issues, including private equity investments, joint ventures and financing transactions. Heading up the team are Daniel Flühmann and Eric Stupp, with Flühmann offering advice on all stages of fintech development, as well as on regulations relating to the applications of blockchain technology, and Stupp handling enforcement proceedings and regulatory issues. Peter Hsu also has expertise in regulatory licensing proceedings, as well as in contractual law issues and compliance and risk control programmes.

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Testimonials

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‘Peter Hsu is a truly exceptional lawyer, combining deep technical expertise with a rare and sophisticated understanding of the fintech and financial services market. He is distinguished by his ability to anticipate regulatory and commercial developments, providing clients with advice that is both innovative and pragmatically grounded.'
'Daniel Flühmann stands out as an exceptionally knowledgeable and highly strategic lawyer, combining deep expertise in banking, insurance and fintech with a clear understanding of complex regulatory frameworks.'
'Daniel Flühmann is distinguished by his ability to provide pragmatic, commercially focused solutions, anticipating developments before they arise and navigating high-stakes matters with precision and confidence.'
‘B&K's fintech team is, in my opinion, market leading.’

Key clients

Talos Global, Inc.

Work highlights

Advised Talos on regulatory aspects of its business.

Advised a Swiss financial institution on providing a stablecoin issuer with banking services and issuance of a bank guarantee, securing tokenholder claims.

Advised a US venture fund regarding its investment in a novel blockchain platform.