Operating across the full spectrum of fintech related matters, Niederer Kraft Frey AG’s provision of advice to strategic partners, venture capitalist houses and private equity houses is particularly notable. Key undertakings for the practice incorporate data protection law, regulatory proceedings and trading platforms, to name a few. Its work in the financial technologies sector is extensive. ‘Outstanding’ practice head Thomas A Frick frequently handles regulatory, contractual and structuring issues. Bertrand Schott strengthens the practice with his demonstrable proficiency in financial market regulations, financial infrastructure and payment system regulations.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘They're great.’

  • ‘Bertrand Schott is a pleasure to work with.’

  • ‘I have only dealt with Thomas Frick, who is an outstanding lawyer and has always fulfilled our needs in a very competent manner.’

  • ‘I can highly recommend Thomas Frick as a specialist in all fields of FinTech and Regulation.’

Key clients

  • AMNIS Treasury Services (FinTech start-up), Zurich
  • DISEO
  • BC Capital (Blue Code payment scheme; FinTechs start-up), Zurich/Vienna
  • Crescent Fintech Ltd.
  • Move Digital
  • Finch Capital (FinTech Venture Capital Firm), London/Amsterdam
  • Finastra (global FinTech player),UK/ USA
  • Keyman
  • Leontec
  • Swiss Impulse Group AG

Work highlights

  • Advised Crescent Fintech Ltd on setting up a Swiss asset manager for foreign crypto investment funds.
  • Advised Hyperion on setting up a crypto asset manager.
  • General legal advice on all matters related to the legal set up of a Swiss FinTech license.

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Thomas A. Frick

Other key lawyers

Bertrand Schott