A practice that demonstrates ‘tremendous strength in regulatory, fintech and asset management maters’, Pestalozzi is particularly well-versed in regulatory impact analysis, blockchain and cryptocurrency projects alongside substantive expertise in the implementation of new technologies. The practice is jointly led by Oliver Widmer, who practices across a multitude of transactional and regulatory matters, and Urs Klöti, who principally focuses on regulatory, anti-money laundering, compliance and finance matters.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Pestalozzi is a very reputable law firm with a tremendous strength in regulatory, fintech and asset management matters.'

  • 'The team is highly constructive and commercial on its advice and always on top of the latest regulatory developments. Also, client service is exceptional.'

  • 'Even under greatest pressure, Andrea Huber and her team provide clear, solid and workable solutions.’

  • ‘Andrea Huber is a super bright and experienced financial services/fintech partner with truly outstanding regulatory and industry knowledge. Her level of care and dedication is extraordinary and hard to find.'

  • Andrea Huber does not only show top notch expertise but is also very collaborative, personal and easy to work with. She has a superb judgment what the regulator is looking for and is well established in the market.'

  • ‘Stands out from other law firms because of their absolute professionalism, experience and availability.’

  • ‘Every individual is an expert in his field. Complex cases are covered by several experts for best output and understanding for the client. Client is giving full transparency and expertise. ’

  • ‘Super service.'

Key clients

  • Amazon Web Services
  • Axpo
  • Bolttech/The Pacific Century Group
  • Clarksons Platou
  • Custodigit
  • De Beers
  • Finastra
  • FQX
  • Goldman Sachs
  • iCapital Network
  • Imcore
  • Instimatch
  • Kraken Crypo Currency Exchange
  • Leonteq
  • Libra
  • Lighthouse
  • New-X
  • Nexo
  • NIUM
  • Nivaura
  • Open Swap
  • PCT Trading Limited
  • Polkadot
  • Polygon (MATIC)
  • Positif.ly
  • RobecoSAM
  • Saxo Bank
  • Swiss Crypto Bank
  • Synpulse
  • Tezos Foundation
  • Token Commons Foundation
  • UDS Oil
  • Web 3.0 Technologies Foundation

Work highlights

  • Advises Instimatch on building up its new lending platform with turnover of almost USD 300 bn in 2022.
  • Advises BX Swiss on setting up a new infrastructure in order to trade in tokenised securities. Groundbreaking.
  • Advises 23 Swiss insurers and brokers in connection with the formation of the insur-tech joint-venture EcoHub AG.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Oliver Widmer, Urs Klöti