Annerton
Client SatisfactionBoutique Annerton specialises in financial regulatory law and routinely advises German and international banks as well as financial institutions, companies, fintechs, crypto exchanges and payment services providers. This client roster is supported in digital economy matters, regulatory and payment transaction law issues in connection with German market entry as well as new product launches. The crypto sector is another core focus, where the team advises on blockchain-based payment solutions and licensing procedures. Clients also benefit from the frequent cooperation with the Luxembourg location. Key contacts include Frank Müller (banking, regulatory, payment transactions and money laundering law) and Anna Izzo-Wagner (regulatory and investment law, compliance). Alireza Siadat (blockchain and cryptocurrencies) joined Deloitte Legal Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH in November 2024; Anh-Vu Tran (investment and investment tax law) left the team in January 2025 for an in-house role.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
'High level of industry know-how, which is available hand in hand across all contacts.'
'Peter Frey is very experienced in the payment sector and it is a pleasure to work with him.'
'Annerton is distinguished by its practical and high-quality advice in the legal areas of financial market supervision, banking and financial law (including payment services and e-money institutions), which is based on in-depth knowledge in these specialized areas. This expertise makes Annerton particularly valuable for clients who are looking for customized and well-founded legal solutions.'
- 'What makes Annerton unique is their deep understanding of the regulatory landscape and the specific challenges affecting payment service providers and e-money institutions. The combination of legal expertise and practical experience enables the team to develop innovative and effective solutions that meet clients' requirements.
- 'The practice has strong analytical capabilities, a deep understanding of regulatory requirements and the ability to translate complex legal issues into understandable and actionable advice. This is supported by close collaboration and continuous knowledge sharing within the team.'
'Frank Müller is distinguished by his extensive experience in the financial sector, which he has gained from different perspectives. This versatile perspective enables him to approach complex legal and regulatory challenges with a comprehensive understanding.'
'Christian Walz is very competent, reliable and fast. He is always available to give advice, even for questions at short notice. He can convey complex content in an understandable way. A great support.'
Key clients
- Teylor AG
- Accel Growth Fund V L.P.
- Accel London VI. L.P.
- FF Trade Republic LLC
- Feri Trust (Luxembourg) S.A. – Niederlassung Deutschland
- HIH Warburg Gruppe
- EV Digital Invest AG
- Toyota Kreditbank GmbH
- Trade Republic Bank GmbH
- Vereinigte Volksbank Raiffeisen Bank eG
- Banxware
- Byte Federal, Inc
- Futurum Bank
- Concedus Digital Assets
- KYT Holding AG
- Bitpanda
- FlatexDegiro
- Zinsbaustein
- Verband der Auslandsbanken (VAB)
- Moonfare GmbH
- HeyOrder Germany GmbH
- DenizBank AG
Work highlights
- Advising Toyota Kreditbank GmbH on all regulatory and payment transaction law issues, with a focus on the implementation of a marketplace solution.
- Advising Vereinigte Volksbank Raiffeisen Bank eG on the structuring and documentation of the refinancing of SPV structures.
- Advising DenizBank AG on banking, regulatory and payment transaction law issues.