Bär & Karrer Ltd.’s fintech practice draws on its wider banking, insurance and finance offering to cater to clients at the intersection of financial services and information technology. The group handles a wide array of fintech-related issues, including private equity investments, joint ventures and financing transactions. Heading up the team are Daniel Flühmann and Eric Stupp, with Flühmann offering advice on all stages of fintech development, as well as on regulations relating to the applications of blockchain technology, and Stupp handling enforcement proceedings and regulatory issues. Peter Hsu also has expertise in regulatory licensing proceedings, as well as in contractual law issues and compliance and risk control programmes.

Luca Bianchi is at the helm at Kellerhals Carrard and with expertise in financial markets law, the group is particularly well-regarded for its capabilities across payment systems, tokenisation, credit and asset management. The team also maintains a strong engagement with FINMA and other regulatory bodies. Bianchi himself focuses on capital market transactions, innovative digital products and financial services regulations. Cornelia Stengel also specialises in regulatory issues, as well as data protection matters and issues linked to new financial products. Rehana Harasgama is a key contact for questions of cybersecurity law and AI regulation.

MLL Legal fields a team of regulatory, fintech and DLT specialists with extensive experience across the full range of digital infrastructure, new product developments, blockchain and compliance matters. The group counts banks, securities firms, digital assets exchanges and payment systems providers among its clients. Practice head Kilian Schärli is an expert in blockchain technology as well as IP matters and related transactions. Co-head Reto Luthiger oversees the regulatory side of the practice and is advises the Swiss government on regulatory issues regarding the replacement of the fintech license. Alexander Vogel is also recommended, routinely handling crypto and blockchain matters, while Andrea Trost lends her expertise to matters at the intersection of financial regulation and emerging technologies.

Andreas Glarner and Thomas Linder head up the fintech, blockchain and digital assets team at MME Legal | Tax | Compliance. The team is well-versed in the full spectrum of fintech, blockchain and cryptocurrency-related matters, including those tied cross-border payment and lending systems, and also plays an active role in shaping new legislation and regulations. Glarner is known for his regulatory expertise and primarily handles matters at the intersection of technology and regulation, including digitalisation projects and the introduction of new technologies. Linder is a key contact for tax issues as well as blockchain, DLT and digital assets challenges. Michèle Landtwing, Ronald Kogens and Luka Müller are also recommended, particularly for regulatory matters.

Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd draws on its ICT, corporate, taxation, dispute resolution, capital markets and banking and finance practices to advise on the full range of matters. The group's expertise spans blockchain technology, including asset token and digital asset issuances, cryptocurrency brokerage matters, decentralised finance applications and related regulatory requirements. Olivier Favre specialises in derivatives and structured finance transactions, as well as asset management matters and crypto regulations. Tarek Houdrouge and Caroline Clemetson oversee banking and finance mandates. Roland Mathys is well-versed in emerging technologies and data protection matters and leads the team alongside Favre and Houdrouge.

CMS von Erlach Partners Ltd. is well-equipped to handle the full spectrum of regulatory and transactional fintech matters, particularly those relating to blockchain and cryptocurrency. Tina Balzli is at the helm, routinely overseeing blockchain and digital asset matters. Vaïk Müller is the firm’s head of banking and finance and has a particular focus on compliance and regulatory mandates. Matthias Kuert is an expert in decentralised finance and utility token offerings.

Homburger’s fintech team forms part of the firm’s wider financial market regulation, financing, capital markets and TMT offering. The group counts fintech pioneers and blue chip companies amongst its clients and is headed up by Daniel Haeberli and Luca Dal Molin. Haeberli has extensive experience across crypto-asset and securities tokenisation, as well as regulatory issues, while Dal Molin is a key port of call for data protection, new technologies issues and digitalisation strategies. Other key members include regulatory expert Stefan Kramer and Benjamin Leisinger, who handles licence applications in addition to blockchain and cryptocurrency mandates.

Lenz & Staehelin leverages strong capabilities across a wide array of fintech matters, including the use DLT and blockchain technologies. Lukas Morscher is an expert in technology, financial services and business sourcing. Fedor Poskriakov’s banking and regulatory background enables him to offer advice on a range of issues from digitalisation and cybersecurity to data protection and crowd financing. Marcel Tranchet undertakes securities transactions, financings, the structuring of derivatives, work-outs and recapitalisations. Together, Morscher, Poskriakov and Tranchet lead the team.

Niederer Kraft Frey Ltd offers advice to fintech companies of all sizes, from start-ups to publicly traded enterprises, as well as strategic partners and private equity houses with a fintech focus. Under the leadership of Thomas A. Frick, the team advises on all aspects of fintech issues, encompassing transactional, regulatory and litigation matters. Frick’s recent mandates include the setting up of crypto exchanges, the structuring of security token offerings and the assessment of a fintech licence for an international company. Bertrand Schott is also a name to note, he is a key contact for regulatory and licensing issues.

Pestalozzi is notable for its extensive experience in a broad array of matters at the intersection of finance and innovation. Under the leadership of Oliver Widmer and Andrea Huber, the team routinely assists fintech start-ups with obtaining FINMA licences, as well as related tax and regulatory issues affecting fintech companies. Widmer caters to fintech companies on licensing requirements and also advises on banking, finance and capital markets matters. Regulatory expert Huber represents clients before FINMA, the SIX Swiss Exchange and the CDB Supervisory Board.

Jana Essebier spearheads the fintech offering at VISCHER. The team is comprised of banking, TMT, corporate and tax specialists and offers advice on a broad range of issues, from new technologies and crypto-related matters to cloud usage and FINMA licensing. Essebier’s diverse practice encompasses blockchain, mobile payments and crowdfunding-related matters. Stefan Grieder is an expert in supervisory law as well as collective capital investments, while Christian Wyss provides advice on technology transfers and licensing agreements.

Walder Wyss Ltd. caters to a range of financial institutions, start-ups and venture capital investors. Under the leadership of Thomas Müller and Michael Isler, the team is notable for its regulatory expertise, from licencing requirements and FINMA compliance to the structuring of fintech ventures. Müller is well-regarded for his extensive experience in regulatory matters, while Isler is a key contact for technology-driven outsourcing as, well as platform and data protection issues.

Wenger Vieli Ltd is known for advising new fintech companies on the full gamut of regulatory and tax issues, including FINMA licensing and blockchain matters, and also DFL and cryptocurrency regulations. Practice head Martin Peyer routinely advises on stablecoins, cryptocurrency and payment platforms, as well as related regulatory issues. Martin Berweger and Claudia Keller are key ports of call for blockchain projects and corporate issues. Keller also provides advice on AI-enhanced fintech solutions.

The DLT team at Eversheds Sutherland AG caters to start-ups and regulated financial service providers, offering advice on a broad range of regulatory, tax and innovative business model-related matters. Michael Mosimann leads the team and has a wealth of experience providing advice on financial market regulations related to digital applications. Sibil Melliger specialises in DLT and blockchain matters and also handles internal investigations relating to regulatory issues and white-collar crimes.

Mangeat Attorneys at Law LLC’s fintech offering forms part of the firm’s banking and finance practice. The team has extensive experience across a broad range of blockchain, cryptocurrency and DLT-related projects, as well as in associated regulatory and compliance issues. Fabien Aepli spearheads the practice and specialises in regulatory authorisations, asset management, retrocessions and anti-money laundering mandates.