FinTech Guide 2026 : Switzerland
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Our fintech team provides advice on all legal and regulatory matters (including cross-border aspects) to businesses operating at the intersection between financial services and information technology. The team provides support with the development, implementation and protection of new business models as well as the issuance and marketing of innovative financial products. In addition, it advises clients on transactions where there is an emphasis on fintech, including private equity investments, mergers, joint ventures and financing transactions.
Clients span a broad range from early stage start-ups to established financial institutions, large technology companies and investors with a focus on digitalisation, as well as specialised infrastructure and service providers such as payment facilitators, exchange and lending platforms.
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Bär & Karrer specialises in banking and finance, capital markets, corporate and tax law. With offices in Zürich, Geneva, Lugano and Zug, the firm works with established financial institutions and start-ups in the implementation of new technological platforms and initial investment rounds. The firm's lawyers also assist in the development, implementation and protection of new business models and innovative financial products.
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Bär & Karrer advised SaaS solutions provider Talos Global on its regulatory and compliance needs in Switzerland.
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Bär & Karrer stands out for its unmatched combination of legal excellence, strategic vision and deep market insights.
The Bär & Karrer team has up-to-date knowledge of the crypto industry. We also appreciate its fast and profound feedback when we have questions or requests.
Bär & Karrer have very good knowledge of the crypto space. They are industry leaders and thought leaders for FinTech.
Bär & Karrer's advice is hands-on. You really get a perfect legal answer that is not theoretical but ready to implement.
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Daniel Flühmann is a partner in the Bär & Karrer financial services department who focuses on banking, insurance and financial market law. He advises on matters concerning collective investment schemes, representing both financial innovators and established market participants. Flühmann also assists clients on licence application proceedings before FINMA.
Daniel Flühmann is a good lawyer with a pragmatic approach.
Daniel has deep expertise which is paired with calm, clever and thoughtful advice.
Eric Stupp heads Bär & Karrer's financial services department and is co-head of the internal investigation and cross-border proceedings team. He assists banks, insurance companies, asset managers and other financial intermediaries on regulatory matters, enforcement proceedings and M&A transactions.
Eric Stupp is a trusted adviser for the big, most complex and high-value matters.
Head of FinTech Legal
FinTech Legal
FinTech Legal
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Frédéric Bétrisey
Peter Hsu
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