Pestalozzi is notable for its extensive experience in a broad array of matters at the intersection of finance and innovation. Under the leadership of Oliver Widmer and Andrea Huber, the team routinely assists fintech start-ups with obtaining FINMA licences, as well as related tax and regulatory issues affecting fintech companies. Widmer caters to fintech companies on licensing requirements and also advises on banking, finance and capital markets matters. Regulatory expert Huber represents clients before FINMA, the SIX Swiss Exchange and the CDB Supervisory Board.
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- 'What distinguishes this team is their unwavering commitment to collaboration, both internally and with clients. Associates and partners alike are approachable, responsive and genuinely invested in achieving the best outcomes. Andrea Huber exemplifies this with her proactive communication style and ability to seamlessly coordinate across jurisdictions.'
Key clients
- Amazon Web Services
- Aximetria
- Bancor
- Bank of America.
- Bolttech/The Pacific Century Group
- CreditWorld
- Custodigit.
- Daura
- Finastra
- FQX
- GEnTwo
- Goldman Sachs
Work highlights
Advised Amazon Web Services on regulatory questions in relation to its offering of cloud services to banks, insurance companies and asset managers.
Advised Squarepoint on setting up a digital commodities trading platform.
Assisted GFO-X with securing a license with FINMA.
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Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Oliver Widmer; Andrea Huber