Walder Wyss Ltd.‘s fintech team often advises major fintech companies operating in Switzerland as well as large corporates active in this field. Thomas Müller heads the team and stands out for his expertise in the regulatory aspects of fintech matters. Michael Isler regularly advises on outsourcing, technology transfers, and platform projects from the negotiation phase to dispute settlements.
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‘The team is well versed in regulatory and compliance topics. They have excellent contacts with the local regulator.’
‘Thomas Müller and Sarah Vettiger are a great team that make clients feel cared for and well advised.’
‘Walder Wyss is far and away the best Swiss law firm I've worked with. Hugh Reeves is our main contact. He is always thoughtful and practical in his advice, and proactively, without request, will almost always discount his bills to ensure he feels like he is providing value. We have worked with several other members of the team and consistently have good experiences.’
Key clients
- Ripple
- PostFinance
- Tradeplus24
- Santander PagoFX
- Metaco
- Centi
- Revolut
- Meta (Facebook)
- Switzerlend
- Swisscom Ventures
Work highlights
Advised Ripple on the acquisition of Metaco SA, a provider of digital asset custody and tokenization technology located in Switzerland.
PostFinance and Swissquote launched their digital banking app “Yuh” in May 2021. Walder Wyss has advised PostFinance in all aspects of the landmark joint venture.
Yokoy Group AG raised USD 26 million in a series A financing round, led by US investor Left Lane Capital, with participation from European investor Balderton Capital as well as certain existing investors such as Swisscom and SIX FinTech Ventures. Walder Wyss advised Yokoy on all legal aspects of the transaction.
Lawyers
Practice head
Thomas Müller
Other key lawyers
Michael Isler; Sarah Vettiger; Hugh Reeves