Annerton
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Leading firm in Germany 2026
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Annerton is a boutique law firm specialising in banking and financial regulatory law, advising banks, FinTechs and other financial market participants. The firm combines deep regulatory expertise with a strong focus on digital and technology-driven business models, covering areas such as payment services, compliance, IT outsourcing and innovative financial products across the European market.
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Annerton advises on complex regulatory and compliance matters across the financial sector, including licensing procedures, product development and the structuring of payment, marketplace and embedded finance models. The firm regularly supports banks and FinTechs in cross-border market entry, cooperation models and large-scale payment projects, with recent work covering IT and outsourcing regulation, AML, pan-European payment initiatives and innovative platform-based business models.
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Germany - Head office
Bavaria
Wagmüllerstraße 23 . , Munich, Bavaria, Germany, 80538, Munich
Germany
Berlin
Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH, Köthener Straße 2 – 3, Berlin, Berlin, Germany, 10963, Berlin
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Renate Prinz joins Annerton as an Equity Partner
Berlin, Frankfurt am Main, Munich, 30 January 2026 – On 1 February 2026, Renate Prinz, joining from McDermott Will & Schulte LLP, will become an Equity Partner at Annerton Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH. Together with Sebastian Glaab, she will lead Annerton’s Frankfurt office.
Annerton appoints Sebastian Glaab and Dr Florian Lörsch as Equity Partners
Berlin, Frankfurt a. M., Munich, 26 January 2026 – For the first time since its founding year in 2020, Annerton Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH has expanded its circle of equity partners. “With Sebastian Glaab and Dr Florian Lörsch, we are appointing two highly esteemed colleagues from our team as Equ
Annerton shortlisted for the Chambers Germany Awards 2026
Berlin, Frankfurt am Main, Munich, 19 January 2026 – Annerton has been shortlisted in the category “Banking & Finance Law Firm of the Year” for the Chambers Germany Awards 2026, which honor Germany’s leading law firms and lawyers. The awards ceremony will take place on 16 April 2026 in Munich.
Annerton expands partner circle with two internal promotions
Berlin, Frankfurt am Main, Munich, 14 January 2026 – Annerton Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH has appointed Kemal Ahmedi and Josefine Spengler as partners.
“PayTechLaw” – New Handbook on Digital Payment Services Published
The handbook “PayTechLaw” has been published. The work is edited by Prof. Dr Carsten Herresthal, LL.M., and Annerton partners Dr Matthäus Schindele and Frank Müller, LL.M. The book features contributions from numerous Annerton lawyers and renowned experts from the payment industry.
Annerton appoints Dr Jörg Streißle as Partner
Munich, 6 March 2025 – Annerton Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Jörg Streißle as a Partner. Having been part of the team as Of Counsel since 2021, he has significantly contributed to the successful development of the firm.
Annerton Advises Tangany GmbH on Partnership with flatexDEGIRO AG
Berlin, Munich, 15 January 2025 – Annerton Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH has provided comprehensive regulatory advice to Munich-based Tangany GmbH in connection with its partnership with online broker flatexDEGIRO AG. The aim of this collaboration is to establish a leading platform for cryptocurrenc
Kitafino receives payment services license with Annerton
Kitafino GmbH has successfully applied for and received a payment services license. Kitafino is now able to operate as a payment institution in a legally compliant manner and in accordance with regulatory requirements, offering innovative financial solutions.
Collection agency PAIR Finance receives a license as a credit services institution with Annerton
Annerton Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH successfully advised PAIR Finance on applying for a license under the new Credit Secondary Market Act.
Annerton advises FinTech-Volksbank VVRB on cooperation with tax platform Zasta
Berlin, 15 February 2023 – Vereinigte Volksbank Raiffeisenbank cooperates with Zasta, Germany’s leading tax advisor platform, for the offer of a new fronting product, a 75% immediate tax payment. As part of the cooperation, Annerton advised FinTech-Volksbank comprehensively on all legal issues.
Annerton advises Solaris on acquisition of ADAC credit card portfolio
Berlin, 5 October 2022 - Solaris appointed as the new co-branding partner for the credit card portfolio of the Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobil-Club (ADAC). Annerton partner Dr Susanne Grohé was the legal advisor to Solaris in cooperation with LMPS Rechtsanwälte.
Tom Braegelmann joins Annerton
Berlin, 4 October 2022 - Tom Braegelmann joins FinTech law firm Annerton as Of Counsel on 1 October 2022. Tom Braegelmann is an experienced restructuring and insolvency law expert who is also specialised in fintech/DLT/crypto and IT law, including in an insolvency context, since 2016.
Renate Prinz joins Annerton as an Equity Partner
Berlin, Frankfurt am Main, Munich, 30 January 2026 – On 1 February 2026, Renate Prinz, joining from McDermott Will & Schulte LLP, will become an Equity Partner at Annerton Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH. Together with Sebastian Glaab, she will lead Annerton’s Frankfurt office.
Annerton appoints Sebastian Glaab and Dr Florian Lörsch as Equity Partners
Berlin, Frankfurt a. M., Munich, 26 January 2026 – For the first time since its founding year in 2020, Annerton Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH has expanded its circle of equity partners. “With Sebastian Glaab and Dr Florian Lörsch, we are appointing two highly esteemed colleagues from our team as Equ
Annerton shortlisted for the Chambers Germany Awards 2026
Berlin, Frankfurt am Main, Munich, 19 January 2026 – Annerton has been shortlisted in the category “Banking & Finance Law Firm of the Year” for the Chambers Germany Awards 2026, which honor Germany’s leading law firms and lawyers. The awards ceremony will take place on 16 April 2026 in Munich.
Annerton expands partner circle with two internal promotions
Berlin, Frankfurt am Main, Munich, 14 January 2026 – Annerton Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH has appointed Kemal Ahmedi and Josefine Spengler as partners.
“PayTechLaw” – New Handbook on Digital Payment Services Published
The handbook “PayTechLaw” has been published. The work is edited by Prof. Dr Carsten Herresthal, LL.M., and Annerton partners Dr Matthäus Schindele and Frank Müller, LL.M. The book features contributions from numerous Annerton lawyers and renowned experts from the payment industry.
Annerton appoints Dr Jörg Streißle as Partner
Munich, 6 March 2025 – Annerton Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Jörg Streißle as a Partner. Having been part of the team as Of Counsel since 2021, he has significantly contributed to the successful development of the firm.
Annerton Advises Tangany GmbH on Partnership with flatexDEGIRO AG
Berlin, Munich, 15 January 2025 – Annerton Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH has provided comprehensive regulatory advice to Munich-based Tangany GmbH in connection with its partnership with online broker flatexDEGIRO AG. The aim of this collaboration is to establish a leading platform for cryptocurrenc
Kitafino receives payment services license with Annerton
Kitafino GmbH has successfully applied for and received a payment services license. Kitafino is now able to operate as a payment institution in a legally compliant manner and in accordance with regulatory requirements, offering innovative financial solutions.
Collection agency PAIR Finance receives a license as a credit services institution with Annerton
Annerton Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH successfully advised PAIR Finance on applying for a license under the new Credit Secondary Market Act.
Annerton advises FinTech-Volksbank VVRB on cooperation with tax platform Zasta
Berlin, 15 February 2023 – Vereinigte Volksbank Raiffeisenbank cooperates with Zasta, Germany’s leading tax advisor platform, for the offer of a new fronting product, a 75% immediate tax payment. As part of the cooperation, Annerton advised FinTech-Volksbank comprehensively on all legal issues.
Annerton advises Solaris on acquisition of ADAC credit card portfolio
Berlin, 5 October 2022 - Solaris appointed as the new co-branding partner for the credit card portfolio of the Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobil-Club (ADAC). Annerton partner Dr Susanne Grohé was the legal advisor to Solaris in cooperation with LMPS Rechtsanwälte.
Tom Braegelmann joins Annerton
Berlin, 4 October 2022 - Tom Braegelmann joins FinTech law firm Annerton as Of Counsel on 1 October 2022. Tom Braegelmann is an experienced restructuring and insolvency law expert who is also specialised in fintech/DLT/crypto and IT law, including in an insolvency context, since 2016.
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