Latham & Watkins LLP ‘s multidisciplinary team comprehensively advises financial institutions, investors, fintech companies and technology companies on transactions, investments in fintech companies and regulatory issues; the latter also pertains to licensing procedures regarding new business models, including crypto asset-related services. The team frequently cooperates across locations on fintech-based business models, which is complemented by expertise in enforcement procedures and litigation. The practice is led by Axel Schiemann, who covers crypto asset-related issues as well as banking and regulatory issues in connection with fintech innovations, and Markus Krüger, who is well versed in transactions and regulatory matters.
Testimonials
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- 'Very strong on technical regulatory issues. Comprehensive knowledge and experience in financial services issues and cooperation with BaFin and the ECB.'
- 'Markus Krüger is an extremely thoughtful lawyer who offers first-class advice, always with the ultimate economic goal in mind.'
- 'The fintech team at Latham & Watkins has an excellent track record in Germany and can utilize the entire range of banking and regulatory practice. Particularly noteworthy is the outstanding international networking.'
- 'Markus Krüger is an excellent lawyer, extremely experienced and client-focused. Axel Schiemann has unique in-depth experience.'
Key clients
- Dwins
- eToro Group
- Hedosophia Group
- Toscafund Asset Management
- Yapily
Work highlights
- Advising Yapili on the acquisition of finAPI.
- Advising a fintech company and an international asset manager in connection with the issuance of listed asset-backed securities qualified as social bonds, through which a portfolio of German consumer loans was securitized.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Markus Krüger, Axel Schiemann