Luca Bianchi is at the helm at Kellerhals Carrard and with expertise in financial markets law, the group is particularly well-regarded for its capabilities across payment systems, tokenisation, credit and asset management. The team also maintains a strong engagement with FINMA and other regulatory bodies. Bianchi himself focuses on capital market transactions, innovative digital products and financial services regulations. Cornelia Stengel also specialises in regulatory issues, as well as data protection matters and issues linked to new financial products. Rehana Harasgama is a key contact for questions of cybersecurity law and AI regulation.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Cornelia Stengel is very knowledgeable, solution-oriented and has a rare combination of deep tech knowhow and legal expertise.’
- 'This practice stands out for its exceptional depth of expertise across key sectors such as financial services, technology and life sciences.'
- 'Clients benefit from a team that not only understands the legal landscape but also the commercial realities of their industries.'
- 'The firm’s client-centric approach ensures tailored, pragmatic advice that consistently delivers results.'
- 'The individuals I work with consistently demonstrate a rare combination of deep legal expertise and strong commercial judgment.'
- 'Their ability to anticipate client needs and provide pragmatic, business-oriented solutions sets them apart.'
Key clients
- Block Green AG
- Bricksave
- Ephelia Group SA
- Kasparund AG
- MNC SA
- Quid CH AG/Quid Global ltd
- Rulematch AG
- Santiment Gmbh
- Sppyns
- State Secretariat for International Finance
- Sygnum Bank AG
- trustwise.io ag
Work highlights
Advised nxtAssets GmbH on the listing of physically-backed Bitcoin and Ethereum ETPs on SIX Swiss Exchange and Deutsche Börse.
Advised PostFinance on the development and rollout of its retail crypto offering, including crypto custody, trading and staking.
Advised Rulematch on the development of a digital asset exchange and its application for one of Switzerland’s first licences for a DLT trading facility under the new regulatory regime.
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Practice head
Luca Bianchi
Other key lawyers
Cornelia Stengel; Rehana Harasgama