The fintech team at Kellerhals Carrard is a part of the firm’s wider banking and finance team, and stands out for its expertise in the areas of payment systems, tokenisation, credit and digital asset management. The team has many years of experience in financial law, in particular capital markets, investment banking, and private banking matters. Luca Bianchi heads the practice and focuses his work on capital market transactions and the regulation of financial services and institutions. Cornelia Stengel has specific knowledge and experience in the legal analysis of new products, systems, and technologies within the financial markets.
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Testimonials
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‘The team is a pioneer in this field and has a lot of experience. Additionally, they are at the forefront of the interface of business and technology. Respected by the industry, policy makers, and regulators.'
‘Cornelia Stengel: very knowledgeable and a great partner to explore new ideas and innovation with. Respected and appreciated partner.'
‘Kellerhals Carrard has a team of outstanding lawyers with a comprehensive knowledge of the market and client needs. They are responsive, diligent and always willing to go the extra mile.’
‘I appreciate working with Luca Bianchi, who is a highly skilled lawyer, helping us find excellent solutions that are risk-balanced and sustainable.’
Key clients
- Block Green AG
- Bricksave
- Ephelia Group SA
- Kasparund AG
- MNC SA
- Quid CH AG
- Rulematch AG
- Santiment Gmbh
- Sppyns
- State Secretariat for International Finance (SIF)
Work highlights
Acting as legal experts in the context of the Swiss Bankers Association (SBA) white paper on a digital Swiss franc.
Supporting Rulematch in developing an exchange for digital assets and in applying for one of the first licences for a DLT trading facility.
Providing legal advice to Swiss FinTech Innovations (SFTI) regarding: digitisation of processes; open finance projects; and blockchain/DLT projects.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Luca Bianchi
Other key lawyers
Cornelia Stengel; Dominik Oberholzer