GSK Stockmann's mainstays include clients' representation before the European Central Bank as well as matters pertaining to digitisation and sustainability, including electronic payment services, platform-related topics and the trading of CO2 certificates. Platform operators, companies, financial institutions and fintech companies also benefit from the team's close cooperation with the Luxembourg office; the latter is led by Andreas Heinzmann and regularly assists with matters pertaining to investment law. German practice head Timo Bernau comprehensively covers banking and insurance supervisory law with a focus on the fintech sector. Lisa Watermann (sustainable finance, investment law) made local partner in January 2023.
Testimonials
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'The team has consistently delivered excellent work results, recommendations and identification of new legal strategies.'
'Our contact guided us through many complicated and unique legal matters and procedures, always providing clear and concise advice every step of the way.'
'Very high level of knowledge about the situation of fintech start-ups. This means very competent advice and top results.'
'Excellent engagement.'
'Competent team with short response times.'
'Always available and solution-oriented.'
Key clients
- Siemens AG
- 3Red Partners LLC., Chicago
- InCred GmbH
- Salt Global Tech Ltd
- Finba Technologies GmbH
- Twinu GmbH
- xcircle UG
- YAPI ve KREDI BANKASI A.S.
- Hoeller Electrolyzer GmbH
- GLS Gemeinschaftsbank eG
- Catella Real Estate AG Nein
- Solaris SE
- DF Deutsche Finance Systems GmbH
- Frankfurt School of Finance & Management gGmbH
- Frankfurt School Financial Services GmbH
Work highlights
- Advising Siemens AG on the legal structuring and issuance of a crypto securities bond in accordance with the Electronic Securities Act (eWpG).
- Advising DF Deutsche Finance Systems GmbH on BaFin approval proceedings for acquiring the license as crypto registrar under the KWG, including the creation of technical documentation as well as internal and external compliance documentation.
- Advising Solaris SE on payment matters as well as on entry into securities trading and on cooperations.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Timo Bernau, Andreas Heinzmann