‘Peter Frey: Very experienced in the payment sector and a pleasure to work with.’

‘Annerton is the leading payment law firm on the market. The firm is extremely quick in its response times. Annerton has a very good and modern social media presence and uses the online PayTechLaw newsletter to convey informative content to its subscribers in an appealing way.’

‘Christian Walz: The perfect addition to my in-house counsel team. He is very competent, reliable and fast. He is always available to advise, even on short-term questions. He can convey complex content in an understandable way. A great support.’

‘In addition to strong technical and legal knowledge, Annerton also has very good industry knowledge.’

‘ Susanne Grohé: She is very smart, very solution-oriented and has a good knowledge of the FinTech sector.’

‘Very good expertise, especially in payment services.’

‘Jones Day provides us with consistent advice across all practice areas, with partners across practice areas working together to ensure coherent and coordinated advice. We can expect the same legal quality from Jones Day regardless of practice area or jurisdiction.’

‘Nick Witteg: He has a deep knowledge of the industry and the law. We are very impressed with his knowledge of German financial regulation. He also has a practical and solution-oriented approach.’

‘In-depth knowledge of the subject matter with a pragmatic assessment not only of the legal situation, but also of the actual practice. It sounds trivial, but it isn’t. It’s standard to hear what clients are not allowed to do. Clients know that already. What clients are allowed to do and how is interesting and something one rarely finds. In this team, this knowledge, approach and human interaction are extremely valuable. The team is highly motivated and always approachable and absolutely solution-oriented.’

‘Nick Witteck: An outstanding partner who, with his in-depth industry knowledge and pragmatism, finds solutions that are compliant but economically viable. He always knows how to keep the focus and reduce things to the essentials. On a personal level, Nick is an absolutely reliable, authentic and truthful partner. His calm but determined manner without beating around the bush means that informed decisions can be made efficiently and quickly.’

‘One of the team’s most important strengths is the well-coordinated work of all those involved and the high level of expertise. The team’s professionalism and the clarity of the interaction from the client’s perspective are also worth highlighting.’

‘Bird & Bird is a very professional practice and has extensive and in-depth knowledge of the FinTech sector. Building on many years of experience in the field of technology law, the integration of financial services law is seamless and the experts have proven their competence time and again. ‘

‘Our collaboration with this law firm has been consistently positive and has exceeded our expectations in many ways. The firm is characterized by a remarkable combination of expertise, commitment and innovative strength that makes it unique.’

‘In terms of team strengths, it is obvious that the lawyers here not only have exceptional legal knowledge, but also an impressive ability to collaborate and solve problems. The open and efficient communication within the team plays a key role in ensuring that our concerns have always been dealt with quickly and competently.’

‘Our collaboration with Johannes Wirtz and Timo Förster was extremely positive and exceeded our expectations in every respect. Both lawyers are characterized by remarkable professional expertise and a deep understanding of our specific needs.’

‘Johannes Wirtz impresses with his strategic approach and his ability to explain complex legal issues in an understandable way. His analytical skills and precise legal advice have always impressed us. We particularly value his proactive way of identifying problems and proposing innovative solutions that give us a clear advantage. Johannes’ commitment and reliable nature make him an indispensable partner in all our legal matters.’

‘Compared to other firms, Bird & Bird LLP stands out for its strong technology expertise and interdisciplinary collaboration, which enables it to provide comprehensive and forward-looking legal advice. The practice has positioned itself as a leader by adopting advanced technologies to increase efficiency and by placing a strong emphasis on diversity and inclusion, both internally and in its advisory practice. ‘

‘Timo Förster particularly impresses with his innovative approach and extensive experience in the FinTech sector. He is distinguished by his ability to proactively anticipate regulatory developments and help clients prepare for them. His technological affinity and deep understanding of the business models of FinTech companies make him an indispensable advisor for clients operating in this dynamic field.’

‘Michael Jünemann: Always approachable and a pleasure to work with. His extensive experience in working with the regulator makes his advice invaluable.’

‘Carsten Kociok: A very competent and client-oriented technology lawyer.’

‘Highly professional, practical and proactive, very responsive and efficient.’

‘Carsten Kociok: Very pleasant to work with and very service-oriented. Very responsive and very professional. Even when it comes to advice that affects multiple jurisdictions and involves complex legal issues, he manages to provide it in a timely manner and in an easily accessible form and format.’

‘Carsten Kociok: An outstanding legal partner and insightful business partner. He is extremely familiar with the global FinTech ecosystem and has provided us with first-class advice on a wide range of novel legal issues as we sought to change the payments market and grapple with standard payment licensing and compliance regimes. He is extremely thoughtful, diligent and astute in his legal commentary, and practically oriented to real-world business applications. We have benefited infinitely from his guidance and highly recommended him to other partners and colleagues from other fields .’

‘Pragmatic law firm with many years of practical experience and close relationships with regulators. Finds the right balance between user-friendliness for end customers and regulatory security, which has been confirmed to us over many years in external audits that we have successfully passed time and again.’

‘Frank Zingel: An experienced contact who has an unfailing enthusiasm for developing legally compliant and practically implementable solutions.’

‘The team is very well equipped and has a good team of associates.’

‘Christian Storck: Very experienced, very easy to contact and very service-oriented.’

‘Comprehensive expertise, timely and professional delivery.’

‘Large team with broad practice; deep expert knowledge in banking and financial law.’

‘Christian Storck: Fast, solution-oriented, pragmatic; willing to think outside the box; very pleasant to deal with.’

‘The FinTech team at White & Case LLP is characterized by an outstanding combination of industry-specific know-how and legal expertise. This practice is particularly known for its leading role in the field of digital asset backed products and asset tokenization. What is particularly innovative is the use of advanced LegalTech tools, which not only increase process efficiency but also enable more precise and faster responses to complex requests. The team promotes strong diversity, which leads to an enriched perspective and innovative solution approaches. Their in-depth knowledge of the FinTech industry and close integration with regulatory law and M&A are exemplary and clearly set them apart from other law firms.’

‘Karsten Wöckener: With his in-depth knowledge of the market and products, he brings unparalleled expertise to the area of ​​digital assets and ETPs. His ability to address complex legal challenges with clear, business-oriented solutions makes him a valuable partner for us.’

‘Woldemar Häring is known for his extensive experience in M&A and banking regulatory issues and is characterized by a particularly precise and effective way of working.’

‘Excellent knowledge, business-oriented and practical advice.’

‘Karsten Wöckener provides outstanding professional service and product knowledge.’

‘On the advisory side, the perception has increased again in recent years to the extent that hardly any other law firm has pushed ahead so consistently with the expansion of digitisation in the area of ​​corporate finance. White & Case is very present through, among other things, sponsoring conferences, participating in panels, client workshops (e.g. its own corporate finance conference with a frequent focus on digitisation) and relevant publications.’

‘Clients receive very practical, interdisciplinary legal advice from a single source.’

‘Karsten Wöckener succeeds like few others in positioning a strategy whose successes can be sustainably tracked, including a consistent expansion of the team and the product range. He has made a noticeable name for himself with many clients in the area of ​​digitisation; often seen in debut transactions. As team lead, he consistently builds up talent.’

‘Very competent, quick response and very pleasant cooperation.’