White & Case LLP
Client SatisfactionWhite & Case LLP traditionally focuses on transaction support, which also extends to the fintech sector, where the team advises national and international fintechs as well as various major banks and investors on acquisitions, financing rounds and capital markets transactions. Most recent instructions include the assistance with digitisation projects as well as regulatory and supervisory issues. Further competencies are crypto and blockchain-related matters, where renowned capital markets lawyer Karsten Wöckener regularly leads. Woldemar Häring is experienced in banking supervisory law, transactions as well as regulatory matters.
Testimonials
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'The FinTech team at White & Case LLP is characterized by an outstanding combination of industry-specific know-how and legal expertise. This practice is particularly known for its leading role in the field of digital asset backed products and asset tokenization. What is particularly innovative is the use of advanced LegalTech tools, which not only increase process efficiency but also enable more precise and faster responses to complex requests. The team promotes strong diversity, which leads to an enriched perspective and innovative solution approaches. Their in-depth knowledge of the FinTech industry and close integration with regulatory law and M&A are exemplary and clearly set them apart from other law firms.'
'Karsten Wöckener: With his in-depth knowledge of the market and products, he brings unparalleled expertise to the area of digital assets and ETPs. His ability to address complex legal challenges with clear, business-oriented solutions makes him a valuable partner for us.'
'Woldemar Häring is known for his extensive experience in M&A and banking regulatory issues and is characterized by a particularly precise and effective way of working.'
'Excellent knowledge, business-oriented and practical advice.'
'Karsten Wöckener provides outstanding professional service and product knowledge.'
'On the advisory side, the perception has increased again in recent years to the extent that hardly any other law firm has pushed ahead so consistently with the expansion of digitisation in the area of corporate finance. White & Case is very present through, among other things, sponsoring conferences, participating in panels, client workshops (e.g. its own corporate finance conference with a frequent focus on digitisation) and relevant publications.'
'Clients receive very practical, interdisciplinary legal advice from a single source.'
'Karsten Wöckener succeeds like few others in positioning a strategy whose successes can be sustainably tracked, including a consistent expansion of the team and the product range. He has made a noticeable name for himself with many clients in the area of digitisation; often seen in debut transactions. As team lead, he consistently builds up talent.'