A&O Shearman‘s multidisciplinary practice comprehensively covers regulatory and product-related issues, including digital products at the capital markets interface and crypto-related matters. Advising financial instituitions on regulatory matters pertaining to transactions and restructuring is a key strength; the team also assists with German market entry, the incorporation of banks as well as matters in the ESG and compliance sphere, the latter includes BaFin special audits. Fintech companies regularly instruct the team on BaFin licensing procedures. Practice head Alexander Behrens demonstrates similar competencies and comprehensively advises on German and European financial regulatory law.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
'Reliable expertise and strong international network, especially with backing from the UK office, which also advises on EU issues.'
'Very well-founded and broad expertise in a very dynamic regulatory environment make the team a central point of contact for a wide range of regulatory issues.'
Key clients
- Bitpanda
- BlockFi
Work highlights
- Advising a consortium of banks in connection with the issuance of a dematerialized bond via a blockchain-based platform by the European Investment Bank (EIB) under Luxembourg law.
- Advising various banks and financial institutions in connection with ESG regulation.