‘The team has the exceptional capability to elaborate practical legal solutions together with their customers. It will be hard to find a better hands-on mentality based upon high quality legal expertise in the market.’

‘The individuals are capable of understanding complex finance questions as well as products refining the essential legal questions to answer.‘

‘Annerton is the only firm in the German market with cutting edge expertise in all areas of fintechs. They have several dedicated partners, provided an in-depth and multiple approach of the market.‘

‘Partners such as Frank Muller, Susanne Grohe, Christian Walz, Peter Frey, Florian Lörsch, are all excellent, affordable and leaders in their fields. They are shaping the fintech legal market in Germany.’

‘They are the best FinTech / financial services firm in Germany. Great know how and technical skills.’

‘We’ve been working with Susanne Grohé, Jörg Streissle, Peter Frey, anna Izzo-Wagner. They are all excellent lawyers in their field.’

‘A very competent and knowledgeable team, with clear and understandable communication. Always able to assess and communicate the latest changes. Well-known in the market, excellent reputation short decision-making processes, fast and qualified feedback reliable and trustworthy.’

„Peter Frey has great market knowledge and therefore has an overview of what is happening in the FinTech and banking market. He is always familiar with current legal changes, gives quick feedback and can quickly assess possible legal changes and recognise, analyse and classify the consequences for the market.‘

‘Bird & Bird’s fintech team in Germany consistently delivers razor-sharp legal insight paired with an in-depth grasp of emerging tech-business models. Their strength lies in translating complex regulatory frameworks into practical solutions—particularly in matters crossing EU borders and involving crypto, blockchain, or platform regulation.’

‘We work closely with Johannes Wirtz, who stands out not only for his legal expertise in fintech and digital assets, but also for his pragmatic thinking, commercial sensibility, and rare ability to “get it right” quickly. Johannes is a true partner in the strategic sense—our go-to for anything involving financial innovation or regulatory nuance in Germany.’

‘As a client of Bird & Bird, what truly sets their legal team apart for us is their profound specialization in technology, intellectual property, and regulated sectors; they understand our industry and offer integrated, forward-thinking solutions globally. We rely on their deep expertise and their regulatory practices. Compared to other firms we have worked with, their focused depth and international collaboration are clear advantages.’

‘As for individuals, partners and associates at Bird & Bird are accessible and genuinely seem to care about client needs. They’re known for being pragmatic, thoughtful, and always ready to offer practical solutions. One stand-out lawyer: Dr. Michael Jünemann brings unique insight and always goes the extra mile.’

‘We have worked with Michael Jünemann and Johannes Wirtz. They both stand out for deep-diving into new financial services and technologies as soon as these emerge. ’

‘Johannes Wirtz and his team in Frankfurt are very knowledgeable on all financial matters, and in particular FinTech area. The team provides superb service and are highly responsive. They are especially adept at providing cross-border legal support through the network of Bird & Bird firms and large correspondent network. We have cooperated with them on a number of such cross-border projects, and Bird & Bird have shown not only in-depth knowledge of FinTech regulations and practice, but also superb coordination skills. This is extremely important for financial institutions and FinTech companies operating in more than one jurisdiction. ’

‘The Bird & Bird fintech team is knowledgeable both in terms of the applicable legal and regulatory requirements, as well as having a strong commercial understanding of the products and underlying technology.’

‘Dr. Michael Jünemann has an impressive knowledge of blockchain technology and the legal and regulatory implications for businesses operating in this space.’

‘The team under Partner Dr. Tobias Riethmüller’s leadership consistently demonstrates exceptional accessibility and responsiveness to our needs, having successfully tailored their approach to our specific requirements as a client.‘

‚The firm distinguishes itself through its dedicated Legaltech team and progressive embrace of emerging technologies, including AI and process automation. The practice also benefits from gender diversity with women in key roles, while maintaining transparent and fair billing practices that enhance client trust and satisfaction.’

‘I have extensive personal experience collaborating with Tobias Riethmüller. He provides clear, actionable guidance on complex legal matters that typically lack straightforward answers. Rather than offering ambiguous advice, they consistently deliver the clarity we need to make confident business decisions.’

‘The team supporting my company comprises of industry specialists, who are not only experts in their respective fields, but who always tailor their advice to the specifics of my company. The advice is always business centered, which is greatly appreciated.’

‘Carsten Kociok always provides fast and business oriented support, is always ready to join a call and brainstorm unusual cases.’

‚Top team, very skilled, fast, reliable and highly motivated.‘

‚They are highly skilled and very available.‘

‚The firm’s lawyers are both highly trained and experienced in their respective fields, and they maintain a constructive and respectful dialogue with their clients.‘

‚Simon Waldbröl is incredibly competent, client-oriented and supportive. We value Matthias Geurts for his broad and long-standing experience and his solution-oriented approach.‘

‚This is a standout team for fintech, with Andreas Walter and a great team around him.‘

‚Excellent industry knowledge, innovative approach.‘