FinTech Legal
FinTech Guide 2025 : Norway
Band 3
About
Provided by Advokatfirmaet Schjødt
Schjødt has the strongest fintech team in Scandinavia. We represent a wide range of innovative clients at the cutting edge of the sector, including crypto businesses, international banking organisations, private equity funds, crowdfunding services and market infrastructure providers. Our high degree of specialist expertise helps to ensure the stability and progress of our client’s businesses in a rapidly evolving environment.The practice distinguishes itself by routinely acting on cross-border transactions and ensuring compliance with international regulations, particularly across the Nordic region and South America.
Innovation and strategic growth are at the heart of the fintech sector, and areas where Schjødt has a wealth of experience and where we excel at helping clients navigate new ventures and expand businesses with confidence. We have particularly strong expertise in cryptocurrency, crowdfunding, regulatory matters and payment services/PSD2 sector. We also assist fintech businesses in aligning employee interests with company goals, incentivising employee performance, and retaining valuable staff.
Chambers Review
Schjødt is a specialist in crowdfunding and lending. It advises clients, including start-ups and larger financial institutions, on corporate structuring, partnerships and M&A. Schjødt has additional expertise in data privacy and financial regulation.
Work Highlights
- Schjødt advised Volven on regulatory matters relating to the establishment of a trading platform for cryptocurrency investment.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Schjødt are fast movers with top-notch execution of services."
"Schjødt has solid competences in all relevant fields."
"Schjødt are fast movers with top-notch execution of services."
"Schjødt has solid competences in all relevant fields."
Notable Practitioners
Klaus Henrik Wiese-Hansen advises on a range of FinTech matters. He has particular expertise in cryptocurrencies and digital assets as well as payments services.
"Klaus Henrik provides excellent service. He is professional and efficient to the highest standard."
Ranked Individuals at
Advokatfirmaet Schjødt
Norway
Members
Provided by Advokatfirmaet Schjødt
Clients
Provided by Advokatfirmaet Schjødt
Aera Payments & Identification AS
Bitgate AS
Cloud Catalyst AS
Espos Norge AS
Fiken AS
Folio AS
Folkeinvest AS
Kameo AS
Kaupang Krypto AS
Kredd AS
Norwegian Block Exchange AS
Schibsted ASA
Seetee AS
Strex Payment AS
Volven AS