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EY Law - New Technology Practice

The EY Law New Technology Desk established itself as Austria's leading force for legal and regulatory advice for FinTechs. The team has quickly become the number one address for national and international FinTechs and crypto service providers. The department lead, Martin Hanzl, holds lectures at renowned US universities, such as Harvard Law School and Rutgers, speaking about EU’s upcoming crypto regulation, MiCAR, and led EU projects on Blockchain and Smart Contracts (e.g. by the European Law Institute with the EU commission). To accommodate for the industries fast-paced development, EY Law's New Technology team focuses on innovate and solution-driven legal advice. Their clients can profit from the vast expertise in legal and regulatory implications of new technologies, including especially FinTech and crypto services but also AI technology and data-driven applications.

The EY Law New Technology Desk advises national, European and global clients, including leading European FinTechs and US crypto innovators from the their first entry to the EU market to the expansion of their business model and the development of new products. The department is best known throughout Austria and beyond for its in-depth knowledge and understanding of crypto & fintech related business models and service offerings and is able to advise clients on unregulated technological services as well as highly regulated business operations and client facing services.

Industries (9)

  • Finance
  • Banking
  • FinTech
  • New Technology
  • Crypto-Assets
  • Blockchain
  • Crypto-Exchanges
  • Crypto-Brokers
  • Crypto-Asset Service Providers

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FinTech Legal - Austria

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
EY Law's new technology desk regularly handles complex FinTech mandates. Its work includes matters for clients involved in the trading of digital assets, payments and e-money operations.
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Work Highlights

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  • EY Law advised Bybit EU, the European arm of global crypto exchange Bybit, on the preparation of a Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation licensing application.

Strengths

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  • EY Law has superb understanding of digital assets and good communications with the regulators.

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  • The EY Law team delivered a service that set a new standard for legal counsel in Austria. Their collective effort was a key element in enabling us to set up our entire EU headquarters in record time.

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  • EY Law has extensive know-how on the MiCA Regulation and other regulatory frameworks, including technology knowledge.

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  • The EY Law team is holistic in their approach to matters and provide swift yet detailed advice.

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  • EY Law has superior on-the-ground knowledge and the ability to assist with business structures that best fit market conditions. The team are realistic and practical in their advice.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Martin Hanzl
    Martin Hanzl

    Martin Hanzl

    Martin Hanzl leads EY Law's new technologies practice. He has expertise in intellectual property and IT law, as well as corporate matters involving FinTech clients.

    • Martin Hanzl is responsive, knowledgeable and practical. He is able to understand clients' needs, what they want to achieve and where they want to go.

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    • Martin provides exceptional client service. His level of sophistication is also unmatched, especially in navigating complex regulatory environments in the crypto and FinTech space.

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    • Martin is a top expert and is leading in crypto regulation on global level.

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    • Martin Hanzl is an expert in the crypto field and civil law matters.

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  • Elisabeth Reiner
    Elisabeth Reiner

    Elisabeth Reiner

    Elisabeth Reiner is an up-and-coming member of the EY team held in high regard for her ability to advise on FinTech regulatory matters. She holds deep experience in engaging with MiCA and Austrian regulatory schemes.

    • Elisabeth Reiner provides very structured and reliable advice. She has a deep understanding of the financial industry.

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  • Paul Neubauer
    Paul Neubauer

    Paul Neubauer

    Paul Neubauer is an associate at EY Law and an expert in regulation of FinTech and crypto-asset service provider businesses. Neubauer wins praise for his technical understanding of complex regulatory matters and for the sophistication of his work on these issues.

    • Paul delivers excellent client service with a calm, solution-oriented approach and clear communication. His work is technically strong and well-considered, reflecting a high degree of sophistication.

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    • Paul Neubauer has impressed me with his skills and legal acumen. Paul combines deep technical knowledge with excellent judgement and demonstrated strong proactiveness, reliability and professionalism.

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