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Fedor Poskriakov

Fedor Poskriakov

FinTech 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

Fedor Poskriakov is a deputy managing partner in our Banking and Finance practice and is based at our Geneva office. His area of expertise lies in banking, securities, and finance law, with a particular focus on fintech. Fedor regularly provides advice on complex and novel regulatory, contractual, and corporate matters. His comprehensive experience, coupled with his skillful approach, enables him to provide valuable insights and strategic advice to clients. Fedor has also developed a specialized skill set in advising on new technologies, such as distributed ledger (blockchain), as well as novel fintech business models. Fedor is the co-head of our FinTech practice and serves as the Secretary-General of the Capital Markets and Technology Association (CMTA). Furthermore, Fedor is a frequent speaker on Swiss financial market regulation at both domestic and international events.

Career

University of Geneva (lic. iur., 2001), Admission to Geneva Bar (2003), Joined Lenz & Staehelin (2003), Partner at Lenz & Staehelin (2003).

Professional Memberships

International Bar Association (IBA), Swiss Bar Association (FSA), Geneva Bar Association (OdA), Willem C. Vis Moot Alumni Association (MAA), Joint Chamber of Commerce Switzerland-CIS/Georgia (JCC), Chambre de commerce Suisse-Russie & CEI, Swiss FinTech association

Chambers Review

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Professional Advisers: FinTech

FinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies - Switzerland

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial
Fedor Poskriakov is a partner in the banking and regulatory group in Geneva and co-head of the FinTech team. He advises on legal matters arising from the use of new technologies, including blockchain and distributed ledgers used by financial institutions.

Strengths

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  • Fedor is an exceptional lawyer with out-of-the-box thinking and innovative solutions, profound knowledge and experience, and outstanding availability for his clients.

    FinTech Legal: Blockchain & CryptocurrenciesProfessional Advisers: FinTech
  • Fedor Poskriakov is very astute and demonstrates a fantastic handle on the issues.

    FinTech Legal: Blockchain & CryptocurrenciesProfessional Advisers: FinTech
  • Fedor is absolutely brilliant. He is sharp, strategic, and always a step ahead.

    FinTech Legal: Blockchain & CryptocurrenciesProfessional Advisers: FinTech

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