Department profile
CERHA HEMPEL

FinTech Legal

FinTech Guide 2026 : Austria


CERHA HEMPEL

Rankings

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FinTech Legal - Austria

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

CERHA HEMPEL's FinTech team has particularly strong expertise in cryptocurrency matters. The firm's FinTech lawyers advise crypto-banks and cryptocurrency projects on financial services regulation issues.

Work Highlights

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  • CERHA HEMPEL advised AMINA Bank, a bank offering cryptocurrency custodian and trading services, on expanding its services across the European Union. The team helped the bank apply for its EU-wide Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation licence.

Strengths

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  • What distinguishes CERHA HEMPEL is its outstanding, excellent crypto know-how, the fact it covers both traditional and non-traditional finance and its longstanding experience dealing with regulators.

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  • The team is highly accessible, communicates with clarity and precision, and consistently delivers high-quality work within tight timeframes.

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  • For us, they are the best experts for digital currencies in Austria. We are happy with the value they add and have no suggestions for improvement.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Oliver Völkel
    Band 1Oliver Völkel

    Oliver Völkel

    Oliver Völkel recently joined CERHA HEMPEL. He is well known for his FinTech work, and he is particularly active in regulatory and licensing matters.

    • Oliver is an exceptional legal mind with a rare ability to bridge academic depth and practicality. He combines intellectual rigour with strategic foresight and his calm manner inspires confidence.

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    • Oliver Völkel has longstanding professional expertise in FinTech and is a leading expert on DLT and blockchain matters.

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