Leveraging its regulatory, banking and funds prowess, the 'highly responsive and knowledgeable' team at CMS is 'adept at navigating the complexities of the regulatory landscape', and has developed a strong reputation for start-ups, banks and well-established fintech companies across the full spectrum of their work throughout their lifecycle. With a 'clear grasp of regulations' in the ever-evolving area, Aurélia Viémont is a popular choice among clients seeking robust and actionable legal strategies across a range of complex fintech projects. A member of various working groups, Viemont is highly attuned to developments in the payments and crypto space in particular, and is often sought out by clients seeking the necessary regulatory authorisations, as well as on ongoing operational matters.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team has a clear focus and commitment to advancing the understanding and business opportunities for utilising Distributed Ledger Technology and Securities Tokens. Their understanding of the technicalities involved and their ability to translate this into easily understandable legal opinion is excellent.’
  • ‘The team is highly responsive and knowledgeable, providing tailored advice that balances legal and business needs. They are adept at navigating the complexities of the regulatory landscape, making collaboration seamless.’
  • ‘Aurélia Viémont provides precise and understandable legal opinions on many complex FinTech-related matters regarding our CSSF and BCL authorisation submission. This has particularly focused on the deployment of blockchain technology and the application of the SFI, II and III in the Settlement Finality Directive.'

  • ‘Aurelia Viémont offers strategic insights and manages expectations well. Her clear grasp of regulations and ability to provide actionable advice make her a strong leader.'
  • 'Sarah Hantscher handled much of the work with precision and attention to detail. She was proactive, efficient, and consistently delivered high-quality results.’
  • 'Mélanie Poirrier has consistently and speedily helped us to document, understand and navigate through the different legal and regulatory interpretations regarding our FinTech solution and services.’
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Aurélia Viémont

Other key lawyers

Sarah Hantscher, Mélanie Poirrier