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Advokatfirmaet Schjødt

FinTech Legal

FinTech Guide 2026 : Norway


Advokatfirmaet Schjødt

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Schjødt has the strongest fintech team in Scandinavia. We represent a wide range of innovative clients at the cutting edge of the sector, including crypto businesses, international banking organisations, private equity funds, crowdfunding services and market infrastructure providers. Our high degree of specialist expertise helps to ensure the stability and progress of our client’s businesses in a rapidly evolving environment.The practice distinguishes itself by routinely acting on cross-border transactions and ensuring compliance with international regulations, particularly across the Nordic region and South America.

Innovation and strategic growth are at the heart of the fintech sector, and areas where Schjødt has a wealth of experience and where we excel at helping clients navigate new ventures and expand businesses with confidence. We have particularly strong expertise in cryptocurrency, crowdfunding, regulatory matters and payment services/PSD2 sector. We also assist fintech businesses in aligning employee interests with company goals, incentivising employee performance, and retaining valuable staff.

Clients (15)

  • Bitgate AS
  • Fiken AS
  • Folkeinvest AS
  • Espos Norge AS
  • Folio AS
  • Kaupang Krypto AS
  • Norwegian Block Exchange AS
  • Strex Payment AS
  • Schibsted ASA
  • Kameo AS
  • Kredd AS
  • Volven AS
  • Cloud Catalyst AS
  • Seetee AS
  • Aera Payments & Identification AS

Chambers Review

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FinTech Legal - Norway

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Schjødt advises clients, including start-ups and larger financial institutions, on corporate structuring, partnerships and M&A. Schjødt has additional expertise in data privacy and financial regulation.

Work Highlights

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  • Schjødt assisted Tyr Markets in obtaining a licence from the Norwegian FSA to provide a virtual currency exchange.

Strengths

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  • Schjødt is fast and straight to the point in delivering a strong product.

    FinTech Legal respondentFinTech
  • The activity we have had with Schjødt has left us with no worry in terms of their depth and breadth.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Klaus Henrik Wiese-Hansen
    Band 2Klaus Henrik Wiese-Hansen

    Klaus Henrik Wiese-Hansen

    Klaus Henrik Wiese-Hansen advises on a range of FinTech matters. He has particular expertise in cryptocurrencies and digital assets as well as payments services.

    • Klaus is an excellent guy to work with.

      FinTech Legal respondentFinTech

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Norway

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