GSK Stockmann's team is led by Timo Bernau and specialises in assisting fintech companies, startups, banks and investment companies with regulatory matters in the context of digital business transformations. The practice advises on digital, DLT-based financial products and business models as well as cooperation agreements and BaFin licensing procedures in the crypto sector. Tobias Riethmüller (fintech, capital markets law) joined GÖRG Partnerschaft von Rechtsanwälten mbB in May 2023.
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'Very high level of knowledge regarding fintech startups. Very competent advice and top results.'
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Key clients
- InCred GmbH
- Salt Global Tech Ltd
- Finba Technologies GmbH
- Twinu GmbH
- xcircle UG
- Fleming Finanz-IT GmbH
- Solaris SE
- CAPTIQ GmbH
- DF Deutsche Finance Systems GmbH
Work highlights
- Advising DF Deutsche Finance Systems GmbH on BaFin licensing procedures regarding the license as crypto registrar under the KWG, including the creation of technical documentation as well as internal and external compliance documentation.
- Advising Siemens AG on the structuring and issue of a crypto securities bond in accordance with the eWpG with an expected volume of €50-100 million, including the negotiation of the necessary contracts and advice on the preparation of the issuance documentation.
- Advising Solaris SE on payment matters and on entering into securities trading.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Timo Bernau