FinTech Legal
FinTech Guide 2025 : Switzerland
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In order to successfully set up and operate crypto, blockchain or fintech services in Switzerland, regulatory burdens must be overcome, and compliance obligations be met. Therefore, MME has created its FinTech Team, led by Dr. Luka Mueller (Compliance), Dr. Andreas Glarner (Legal) and Thomas Linder (Tax), in order to combine knowledge from a legal, tax and compliance perspective and to assist crypto, blockchain or fintech clients in the management of complex projects. The team consists of more than 20 additional technology, banking, corporate law, distribution, tax, compliance and AML experts jointly providing solutions and expertise.
Since 2013 – when Ethereum Foundation was setup in Zug – MME has supported a significant number of projects in the FinTech community. New technologies, such as distributed ledger technologies (blockchain), new payment methods are part of the daily business. This assures that the legal expertise is combined with a thorough technical understanding of the technology underlying the client's business models.
MME has been advising various banks, brokers and financial market infrastructure providers (including exchanges) in the integration of digital assets into their systems and to obtain the required regulatory licenses in Switzerland.
MME is a founding member of the Crypto Valley Association and the International Token Standardization.
Chambers Review
MME is widely regarded for its legal, tax and compliance advice to financial institutions and start-ups involved in cryptocurrency and blockchain-related projects. The firm is based in Zürich and Zug, and is well regarded as a pioneer in the development of crypto law in Switzerland.
Work Highlights
- MME Legal advised The Open Network Foundation on its integration into messaging platform, Telegram. The firm also assisted on regulatory aspects relating to the design of token, wallets and DeFi protocol.
Strengths
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"MME has comprehensive and deep legal and industry know-how."
"MME Legal's advice is clear, crisp and practical."
"MME provides deep insights and understanding of crypto markets."
"MME has comprehensive and deep legal and industry know-how."
"MME Legal's advice is clear, crisp and practical."
"MME provides deep insights and understanding of crypto markets."
Notable Practitioners
Luka Müller-Studer is a founding partner of MME. He is a thought leader on complex regulatory compliance, AML, anti-corruption and general digital finance matters, including blockchain issues.
Andreas Glarner specialises in contentious and non-contentious FinTech matters. He is highly experienced in handling blockchain technology applications and is well regarded for his crypto and NFT expertise.
"Andreas Glarner is a seasoned lawyer with acute commercial knowledge."
"Andreas is incredibly responsive."
Ronald Kogens is a partner in the firm's financial services group with significant experience in distributed ledger technology in FinTech. He has in-depth knowledge of technology, IP and financial markets and advises on the legal and technical aspects of Web3 software protocols and applications.
"Ronald Kogens has deep technical understanding."
"Ronald is incredibly knowledgeable about developments under Swiss law in in the context of crypto and blockchain. His advice is practical and commercial."
Thomas Linder is a tax partner at the firm who regularly advises on FinTech matters, including those involving blockchain and crypto-assets.
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Clients
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BProtocol Foundation
Custodigit AG
Daura AG
Falcon Private Bank
Golem Factory GmbH
MAMA Multichain Asset Managers Association
MKS Switzerland AG
Melonport AG
Metaco AG
Sygnum Bank AG
Xapo Group
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