INDIVIDUAL PROFILE

Kilian Schärli

FinTech 2026

MLL Legal

Ranked in 2 practice areas

FinTech Legal

Switzerland

6 years ranked

FinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies

Switzerland

5 years ranked

Contributions and articles

2 Global Practice Guides

1 In-depth overview

3 Articles, Press releases, highlights

About

Provided by MLL Legal

FinTech

Practice Areas

- Regulatory / FinTech / DLT

- Intellectual Property

- Dispute Resolution

- Corporate & M&A

- Product Regulation & Compliance

Career

Dr. Kilian Schärli is managing partner of MLL Legal. He works with domestic and international clients in the technology, industrial and internet sectors. He specializes in the fields of intellectual property matters, blockchain technology, unfair competition, licensing and distribution. He has particular expertise in commercial and transactional work relating to these fields.

Kilian is Co-Head of the industry groups Blockchain Technologies and MLLStart! He is involved in leadership roles in several local and international organizations, including as International Chair of the YMC Committee (Young Members Congress) for the Licensing Executives Society International (LESI).

Professional Memberships

- Capital markets and technology association (CMTA)

- International Chair of LESI YMC

- Swiss Institute for IP rights (INGRES)

- Bar Association of the Canton of Zug

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Professional Advisers: FinTech

FinTech Legal - Switzerland

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Kilian Schärli is a partner in MLL Legal's FinTech and IP team. He acts as co-head of the DLT, blockchain and cryptocurrencies industry group. Schärli advises on matters at the intersection of technology, IP, data protection and financial regulation.

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FinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies - Switzerland

Band 1

Individual Editorial

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Kilian is simply an outstanding professional and the best in his field of expertise.
FinTech LegalProfessional Advisers: FinTech
Kilian Schärli is easily the best lawyer we have ever worked with.
FinTech LegalProfessional Advisers: FinTech
Kilian is super commercial and has a great network and an impressive roster of clients.
FinTech LegalProfessional Advisers: FinTech
Kilian shows creativity in finding solutions that are practical from a business perspective, even in complex matters.
FinTech LegalProfessional Advisers: FinTech