FinTech Legal
FinTech Guide 2025 : Switzerland
Band 3
Email address
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+41 44 285 11 11Chambers Review
CMS has a multidisciplinary FinTech team that advises financial institutions, start-ups, investors and technology enterprises. The group is capable of assisting with ICOs and TCOs, crowdfunding projects, crypto-exchanges and corporate work relating to investments in FinTechs. CMS also holds particular expertise in advising on licensing matters payment services providers.
Work Highlights
- CMS advised Float Lending in its issuance of tokenised notes under Swiss law.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"CMS has a wide depth of experience and a broad-based practice which covers cross-border matters very well."
"CMS provides an efficient service in a timely manner, with perfect availability."
"The CMS team has in-depth knowledge in FinTech."
"CMS has a wide depth of experience and a broad-based practice which covers cross-border matters very well."
"CMS provides an efficient service in a timely manner, with perfect availability."
"The CMS team has in-depth knowledge in FinTech."
Notable Practitioners
Tina Balzli is a financial services regulatory expert who is highly regarded for her knowledge on blockchain and cryptocurrency issues. She is also actively involved in financial institutions licensing applications and work concerning online marketplaces for NFT projects.
"Tina Balzli is an excellent lawyer with a great understanding of business needs."
Vaïk Müller is head of the firm's banking and finance practice. He excels in handling financial regulatory matters in relation to blockchain and crypto products.
"Vaïk Müller is really knowledgeable. He has strong experience in derivative products and he is very good on crypto."
"Vaïk Müller perfectly understands the consequences of regulations."