Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd‘s blockchain technologies and fintech group is known in the market for its multidisciplinary and integrated approach, often drawing expertise from the firm’s other practice groups. The team advises clients on any legal issues in connection with the use of blockchain technology, such as the issuance or trading of digital assets. Olivier Favre is particularly recognised in the market for his expertise in derivatives, structured finance, and financial regulatory matters. Tarek Houdrouge often advises banks and financial institutions on fintech and cryptocurrency matters. Caroline Clemetson has extensive experience in banking and finance law, in particular financial regulation.
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Testimonials
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‘The team supported us in a very efficient way, being proactive at helping us understand the business implication of legal decisions we were taking and acting as real "consultants" to the project, not only legal support. The team was extremely responsive, very approachable and able to deliver at extremely short notice, and fun to work with.’
‘I particularly enjoy working with Tarek Houdrouge. His key strength is that he demonstrates both a very strong in-depth legal knowledge in each specific banking topic I addressed with him, and very good communication/strategy skills.’
‘Always up to date and very experienced lawyers.’
‘The team at SW is prompt and responsive.’
‘Tarek Houdrouge provides exceptional services including strategic feedback.'
Key clients
- Crypto Fund AG
- Crypto Finance AG
- Decentralised Autonomous Vehicles (DAV)
- E-GTSA Limited
- Alpian SA
- SEBA Bank AG
- iintega
- ITOCHU Corporation
- Leonteq Securities AG
- CAT Financial Products AG
Work highlights
Advised Bank Syz on the tokenisation of a piece of art, the latest expansion of Syz's digital asset innovation.
Advised Zurich-based Teylor AG on its cooperation with Taurus SA regarding the issuance of privately placed structured notes to be used to finance SME private debt.
Advised the shareholders of Metaco, a Swiss-based provider of digital asset custody and tokenization technology, on the sale of Metaco to Ripple.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Olivier Favre; Tarek Houdrouge; Roland Mathys
Other key lawyers
Caroline Clemetson