Pestalozzi
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.
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Testimonials
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‘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