Annerton

Annerton is an independent law firmspecializing in regulatory law for the financial sector. The firm positions itself as a dedicated partner within the financial ecosystem, offering expert advice to both established international corporations and pioneering start-ups across the banking, financial services, and digital economy sectors. With a strong presence in Munich, Frankfurt am Main, Berlin, and Luxembourg, Annerton combines conviction and expertise to support its clients' regulatory needs in an evolving market.

Annerton offers clients an extensive experience and a dedicated focus to the financial sector. The law firm was founded to better address the specific regulatory needs of its clients. “We may not be a large law firm, but we are among the largest specialized teams in Germany serving the banking, financial services, and digital economy sectors.”

A Different Tone. A Unique Approach. A Distinct Path.

Experience, expertise, and passion — these are the qualities that set Annerton apart from most other law firms. These values are driven by the diverse personalities, lateral thinkers, and leaders who push boundaries and move things forward for their clients.

Annerton’s goal is to inspire clients and collaboratively develop solutions that exceed expectations. To achieve this, they stay sharp and actively follow emerging trends and developments. Their strength lies in their collective expertise, continually enhancing and sharing knowledge within the team to maximize both personal and professional potential.

About the Team

From small-scale sub-projects to extensive, long-term partnerships, Annerton offers comprehensive support to its clients. These range from dynamic start-ups to well-established companies, including (foreign) banks, financial service providers, family offices, FinTechs such as lending platforms and robo-advisors, financial holding companies, investment brokers, and technical service providers.

The team brings extensive industry and technological expertise across nine areas of specialization, enabling them to deliver the best possible solutions for their clients. They offer advice on complex legal matters, represent clients in court, and handle contract drafting with precision and care.

The firm specialises in advising clients in the areas of:

Banking and Finance

Compliance and AML

Data Protection and IT-Security

ESG

Investmentfunds

Crypto

Tax Law Payment Services and E-Money

Digitisation

Clients

From small-scale sub-projects to extensive, long-term partnerships, Annerton offers comprehensive support to its clients. These range from dynamic start-ups to well-established companies, including (foreign) banks, financial service providers, family offices, FinTechs such as lending platforms and robo-advisors, financial holding companies, investment brokers, and technical service providers.

The Luxembourg Office

The Luxembourg office serves as a key gateway for Annerton to one of the EU’s three leading financial centers. Led by Avocat à la Cour Charles Krier, the office benefits from his extensive expertise in licensing processes and profound understanding of the market, ensuring tailored solutions for clients navigating the financial sector.

FinTech Lawyers Network

The firm collaborates with a robust network of lawyers across nearly all major European jurisdictions, enabling seamless cross-border legal support. Annerton Partner Frank Müller, LL.M., is a founding member of the Pan-European FinTech Lawyers Network. (http://www.fintechlawyers.com/).

Blog & Podcast

The blog PayTechLaw.com (https://paytechlaw.com/en/) and the podcast PayTechTalk (https://paytechlaw.com/en/category/podcast/) provide Annerton with a unique perspective on industry trends. PayTechLaw.com serves as a platform that addresses legal developments, challenges, and opportunities across various sectors, including FinTech, payments, banking, regulatory, technology, tax, investments, and cryptocurrency.

"We are tech enthusiasts and early adopters of emerging technologies. We believe in the transformative potential of innovations such as AI, distributed ledger technology, and identity solutions. However, transitioning to a digital age requires trust and the responsible use of new technologies. Legislators play a critical role in addressing these challenges by establishing regulatory frameworks that, ideally, create a level playing field for all market participants."

Berlin ([email protected])

Frankfurt am Main ([email protected])

Luxembourg ([email protected])

Munich ([email protected])