Greenberg Traurig Germany‘s multidisciplinary advice offering covers banking and regulatory issues as well as payment services law matters, practice head Carsten Kociok is a key contact here, which includes e-money products and blockchain technology. The client roster consists of credit, financial services and e-money institutions as well as startups, which the team advises on licensing, blockchain and token-related matters as well as payment products, takeovers and digital platforms. Head of the technology team, co-head of the global FinTech task force and co-head of the global IP & technology practice Viola Bensinger is another key contact and advises on digital payment services and software licensing as well as on e-commerce and data protection issues.
Testimonials
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'The team has an impressive knowledge range across the fintech sector, from commercial issues to financial services regulation and the General Data Protection Regulation.'
'Carsten Kociok stands out with his expertise and client-orientedness.'
'We worked with Carsten Kociok's Germany-based team on fintech matters, and when we needed advice on specific matters in the UK and the Netherlands, he brought in the colleagues, which allowed us to deal with all matters seamlessly in one place.'
'Carsten Kociok and Ricarda Seifert were excellent partners for us in dealing with a wide range of complex and demanding questions on a wide range of fintech topics, whether established topics or novel technologies. Carsten Kociok's advice is particularly rich in legal knowledge and economic understanding.'
'The team responds very quickly to every inquiry and is extremely competent. There are hardly any comparable law firms in this field.'
'Very quick comprehension. Initial assessments immediately hit the spot.'
Key clients
- PayPal
- Papaya Global
- GoDaddy
- Linus Digital Finance
- Jump Trading
- FAP Group
- PAR Capital Advisors
- Share GmbH
- Enpal
- Lendis
Work highlights
- Advising the payroll service provider Papaya Global Ltd. on the takeover and integration of the Azimo Payments/E-Money Group.
- Advising PayPal (Europe) on the implementation and design of numerous payment products.
- Advising LINUS Digital Finance on the operation of a complex technology-enabled digital investment platform that enables investors to invest in private real estate debt and private real estate equity.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Carsten Kociok