FinTech Legal - Norway
What the team is known for
PwC Norway has a strong practice advising start-up companies, including FinTechs, on a range of legal issues, including regulatory compliance, licensing and capital raises. Its lawyers have expertise in payments law and cryptocurrency matters.
Strengths
"PwC combines detailed knowledge on important topics with overall knowledge in FinTech."
"PwC has been able to quickly understand the business and give relevant advice to us. All this within the context of laws and regulations, our business requirements and future growth plans."
"They are skilful in delivering consultants of both junior and more senior experience, who seem to work well alongside each other."
Work highlights
PwC advised cryptocurrency exchange Firi on its planned expansion to Sweden. The team assisted with securing a VASP licence, among other matters.
Notable practitioners
Daniel Næsse leads PwC Norway's FinTech practice group and is an expert on financial services regulation. He assists FinTech clients with compliance and licensing matters, and has particular expertise in payments systems and cryptocurrency. "Daniel has been excellent in understanding our challenges, growth plans and requirements." "It has been a pleasure working with Daniel. He and his team have provided expertise, insight and great service to us since day one." "Daniel has shown himself as a skilled lawyer and is well known in the FinTech environment."
