FinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies
Switzerland
8 years ranked
INDIVIDUAL PROFILE
Oliver Widmer
FinTech 2026
Ranked in 2 practice areas
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1 Global Practice Guides
About
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Practice Areas
Practice in banking, finance and capital markets in regulatory (including FinTech and crypto/blockchain matters) and transactional matters. Further areas of work include private equity, trust, foundation and estate planning matters. Advises domestic and international banks, financial institutions, wealth management service providers and high net worth individuals as well as borrowers and capital markets' issues. Additionally, Oliver Widmer is an authorised issuer’s representative at the SIX Swiss Exchange.
Career
University of Zurich (lic. iur., 1998). Bar Admission (2000). Joined Pestalozzi (2001). London School of Economics and Political Science (M.Sc., Law and Accounting, 2002). Partner at Pestalozzi (2009). Head of Financial Services and Co-Lead Private Clients Practice Group.
Professional Memberships
International Bar Association (IBA), Swiss and Zurich Bar Association, Law Society of England & Wales, Society for Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP), member of the admission board and the regulatory board of BX Swiss
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Professional Advisers: FinTech
FinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies - Switzerland
Band 3
Individual Editorial
Oliver Widmer is a partner in the financial services group and head of the firm's private client group. Widmer assists with matters involving FINMA and blockchain transactions. He is also experienced in structuring and financing for new businesses and products.
FinTech Legal - Switzerland
Band 4
Individual Editorial
Oliver Widmer is a partner in the financial services group and head of the firm's private client group. Widmer assists with matters involving FINMA and blockchain transactions. He is also experienced in structuring and financing for new businesses and products.
Ranked Individuals at Pestalozzi (3)
Switzerland
Oliver Widmer
Head of FinTech Legal
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Andrea Huber
FinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies
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FinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies
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