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FinTech Guide 2026 : Germany

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Latham & Watkins LLP

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FinTech Legal - Germany

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Latham & Watkins is considered to be among the top regulatory specialists in the German FinTech market. Latham's lawyers have expertise in blockchain. The team is capable of handling high-value and complex M&A and financing deals.
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Work Highlights

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  • Latham & Watkins advised Fidelity National Information Services, a global FinTech business, on the sale of its stake in Worldpay, together with GTCR, to Global Payments for USD24.2 billion.

Strengths

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  • The Latham & Watkins team have deep knowledge of the financial regulation, corporate transactions and venture capital sectors. They are pragmatic, very reliable and fast-reacting in their advice.

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  • Latham & Watkins have extensive experience in this area. The team are solutions-oriented and hands-on.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Axel Schiemann
    Axel Schiemann

    Axel Schiemann

    Axel Schiemann regularly advises local and international clients on banking and financial regulatory issues, investments and licence requirements. Schiemann is an expert on FinTech and crypto-assets.

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  • Markus Krüger
    Markus Krüger

    Markus Krüger

    Markus Krüger is a partner in Latham & Watkins' German financial institutions group. He advises on corporate transactional mandates, as well as on regulatory matters.

    • Markus Krüger is very responsive, proactive and knowledgeable.

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