FinTech Legal
FinTech Guide 2025 : Liechtenstein
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About
Provided by Rechtsanwaltskanzlei Bergt und Partner AG
The Banking and Finance (Fintech) Department at Bergt Law offers comprehensive services in Banking and Financial Market Law.
Type of Work Handled
- Regulatory Compliance and Representation: Bergt Law specializes in clarifying regulatory relevant business models and representing clients before the Financial Market Authority in Liechtenstein.
- Establishment of Financial Intermediaries: Assistance in establishing regulated financial intermediaries in Liechtenstein, including authorization procedures with supervisory authorities.
- Blockchain and Fintech: Registration of service providers under the Liechtenstein "Blockchain Act" (Act on Tokens and Trusted Technoloy Service Providers) and preparation of Virtual and Crypto Asser Service Providers licensing (VASP, CASP) for the EU Markets in Crypto Assets Regulations (MiCAR) and onboarding for Merchant Acquirers and Payment Processors.
- Sustainable Finance Models: Implementation of ESG-compliant and sustainable finance models.
- Securities and Capital Markets Law: Preparation and approval of securities prospectuses for public offerings, including EU and EEA notification ("passporting").
- Due Diligence and Legal Consultation: Development of due diligence concepts and legal consultation on governance, compliance, and risk management provisions
Categories of Clients
- Financial Intermediaries: Representation in regulatory proceedings and legal consultation on best practice in governance and compliance.
- Fintech Companies & Start-Ups
Chambers Review
Bergt und Partner advises FinTech clients on Liechtenstein regulatory and registration requirements and proceedings involving the Financial Market Authority. It also handles blockchain-related matters, including those concerning the use of tokens and corporate mandates.
Work Highlights
- Bergt und Partner advised Floin AG on corporate structuring, the issuance of tokenised financial instruments and the launch of an Initial Coin Offering.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"It is always a valuable experience working with Bergt. The team offers really good professionalism and its expertise is really great."
"Bergt und Partner is a great team that is used to working internationally."
"I am really happy with the speed and the results provided by the Bergt und Partner team."
"It is always a valuable experience working with Bergt. The team offers really good professionalism and its expertise is really great."
"Bergt und Partner is a great team that is used to working internationally."
"I am really happy with the speed and the results provided by the Bergt und Partner team."
Notable Practitioners
Josef Bergt is managing partner at the firm. He advises financial institutions on regulatory and licensing matters, and also assists with transactions.
"Josef Bergt is very fast, very efficient and his communication is very good."
"Josef is very quick and he knows what the market is doing."
"I really appreciate Josef's excellent communication skills and strong analytical skills. He has really good expertise."
"When it comes to transactional issues, Josef is very swift, efficient and wise."
Ranked Individuals at
Rechtsanwaltskanzlei Bergt und Partner AG
Liechtenstein
Members
Provided by Rechtsanwaltskanzlei Bergt und Partner AG
Industries
Provided by Rechtsanwaltskanzlei Bergt und Partner AG
Banking and Financial Market Law
Commercial and Corporate
Contract and Compensation Law
Dispute Resolution and Investor Litigation
Governance, Compliance, and Risk Management
Intellectual Property and IT Law
White-collar Crime