FinTech Legal
FinTech Guide 2024 : 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.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team at Bergt und Partner is highly competent and efficient. Their key strengths are their deep understanding of the financial services sector, their ability to provide comprehensive legal advice, and their promptness in responding to queries."
"They are there for the client. They are very reactive to queries."
"The team at Bergt und Partner is highly competent and efficient. Their key strengths are their deep understanding of the financial services sector, their ability to provide comprehensive legal advice, and their promptness in responding to queries."
"They are there for the client. They are very reactive to queries."
Notable Practitioners
Josef Bergt is managing partner at the firm. He advises financial institutions on regulatory and licensing matters, and also assists with transactions.
"He's not just one of the best when it's about the law, he also brings an understanding of the technological aspects and the necessity of combining them in different ways."
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