FinTech Guide 2026 : Switzerland
Ranked Individuals
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MLL Legal offers clients the benefit of an extensive global tech experience, combined with outstanding regulatory and financial services knowledge. MLL Legal's team of experts has access to leading subject matter knowledge, most notably in the fields of finance and regulatory law. The firm is very well positioned to implement commercial and tailored solutions for both FinTech start-ups as well as established FinTech players.
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MLL serves longstanding banking clients and FinTech start-ups in a variety of FinTech legal matters. The team is noted for handling cross-border mandates for a range of payments systems, as well as advising on cryptocurrency and blockchain-related matters. MLL’s FinTech clients also benefit from the firm’s market-leading IP practice.
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MLL Legal advised Kraken on Swiss financial market regulation.
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MLL has a very forward-looking perspective when it comes to innovative technologies.
MLL Legal has a fantastic understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks and it is solution-oriented. It can find a win-win in any situation.
MLL Legal is very responsive and demonstrates strong expertise. We particularly appreciated the approachable and client-oriented style and practical advice.
The MLL Legal team is very service-oriented and provides high-quality advice.
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Kilian Schärli is a partner in MLL Legal's FinTech and IP team. He acts as co-head of the DLT, blockchain and cryptocurrencies industry group. Schärli advises on matters at the intersection of technology, IP, data protection and financial regulation.
Kilian is simply an outstanding professional and the best in his field of expertise.
Kilian Schärli is easily the best lawyer we have ever worked with.
Kilian is super commercial and has a great network and an impressive roster of clients.
Kilian shows creativity in finding solutions that are practical from a business perspective, even in complex matters.
Reto Luthiger is a member of MLL's banking and finance team and a co-head of the blockchain and cryptocurrencies industry group. He advises clients on regulatory and legal compliance matters as well as due diligence and AML issues.
Reto Luthiger is a fantastic specialist for any regulatory matter. He has enormous experience.
Reto has a strong and deep understanding of the regulatory requirements of FINMA and is able to advise us well.
Reto is very approachable. His participation in various industry-related initiatives provides valuable insights that clearly translate into the quality of his legal advice.
Head of FinTech Legal
Head of FinTech Legal
FinTech Legal
FinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies
FinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies
FinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies
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Catrina Luchsinger Gähwiler
Eric Haymann
Oliver Arter
Mark Montanari
Lukas Bühlmann
Michael Reinle
Ülkü Cibik
Karin Oberlin
Alexander Vogel
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