The fintech team at Baker McKenzie Switzerland AG advises financial institutions, global digital leaders, technology incubators, and start-ups across a broad range of subsectors including crowdfunding, e-payment platforms, cryptocurrencies, and digital banking. Notably, Manuel Meyer co-heads the team and has particular expertise in cross-border fintech transactions. Yves Mauchle focuses his practice on debt and equity capital markets as well as financial services regulation. Ansgar Schott advises Swiss and international corporations on all aspects of financial services, fintech, and related capital markets law.
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Key clients
- UBS Investment Bank
- DBS Bank
- SBI Digital Assets Holdings Co., Ltd.
- Raisin GmbH
- Bochsler Finance Solutions (BFS) SA
Work highlights
- Acting as legal advisor to DBS Bank, UBS AG and SBI Digital Asset Holdings Co., Ltd. on the world's first cross-border repo and natively-issued digital bond fully executed and settled on a public blockchain.
- Advising Raisin GmbH on all regulatory, contractual and start-up matters with regard to the Swiss market and Swiss law.
- Assisting Bochsler Finance Solutions in the acquisition of a metaverse platform in China and a feasibility study regarding the most suitable jurisdiction to be involved in such project.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Manuel Meyer, Ansgar Schott, Yves Mauchle