Lenz & Staehelin
Helmed by Lukas Morscher, Marcel Tranchet and Fedor Poskriakov, the ‘extremely knowledgeable’ team at Lenz & Staehelin is pre-eminent in the use of DLT and blockchain technologies. It fields a considerable offering that encompasses the digitisation of financial assets, compliance with anti-money laundering regulations and public blockchains. Morscher is accomplished in technology, financial services and business sourcing, while Poskriakov is a specialist within banking, securities and finance law. Tranchet advises across a diverse array of issues, including securities transactions, financing matters and derivatives.
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Testimonials
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‘A great team, working collaboratively and always available for its clients. In additional to their exceptional legal expertise, very knowledgeable of their clients' business. This enables an advice focussed on client's specificities and needs. ’
‘Fedor Poskriakov is not only extremely knowledgeable on fintech, and related matters such as NFT or digital twins, he is also a remarkable negotiator, with the ability to explain complex legal matters in simple terms, balancing risks and finding pragmatic solutions to achieve successful outcome for his clients. Fedor always makes time and go the extra mile to meet his client's deadline.’
‘The team is really open-minded with the correct comprehension of the needs of the client. The collaboration is really smooth and is very skilled in technology.’
‘Lenz & Staehelin is one of the best actor related to subject of WEB3. The understanding of our needs is fantastic.'
‘Our collaboration experience with Fedor Poskriakov has truly been exceptional. Working alongside Fedor has been nothing short of amazing. He consistently demonstrates his brilliance as a lawyer, showcasing a profound understanding of Blockchain technologies, including within the Web3 ecosystems.’
‘Groundbreaking understanding of the market trends and applicable regulations (including forthcoming regulations).’
‘Fedor Poskriakov is a go-to person in this practice area.’
‘The team is combining a unique set of skills across different topics (e.g., legal tech, capital markets, blockchain) combined with a unique ability to find innovative solutions.’
Key clients
- Aura Blockchain Consortium
- Capital Markets and Technology Association
- Cité Gestion SA
- CleanSat Mining SA
- Colb Asset SA
- Crypto PE investor
- Crypto trading company
- Global Asset Manager/RobecoSAM
- Global Financial Services Provider
- Global issuer of digital gold tokens
- Global Insurance Group
- Initial Coin Offering
- International Group of Exchanges
- Leading US Financial Institution
- Liberty Mutual
- MagicTomato SA
- Major Insurance group
- Mt Pelerin Group SA
- Structured Commodity & Corporate Finance (SCCF)
- Swissquote Bank SA
- WisdomTree
Work highlights
- Advised Swissquote on the launch of SQX, its crypto-exchange.
- Advised SCCF on its inaugural issuance of a tokenized short-term note.
- Advised Aura Blockchain Consortium, an association of which LVMH, Richemont, Mercedes-Benz, OTB and Prada are founding members, on the launch of its NFT platform.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Lukas Morscher, Marcel Tranchet, Fedor Poskriakov