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In order to successfully set up and operate crypto, blockchain or fintech services in Switzerland, regulatory burdens must be overcome, and compliance obligations be met. Therefore, MME has created its FinTech Team, led by Dr. Luka Mueller (Compliance), Dr. Andreas Glarner (Legal) and Thomas Linder (Tax), in order to combine knowledge from a legal, tax and compliance perspective and to assist crypto, blockchain or fintech clients in the management of complex projects. The team consists of more than 20 additional technology, banking, corporate law, distribution, tax, compliance and AML experts jointly providing solutions and expertise.

Since 2013 – when Ethereum Foundation was setup in Zug – MME has supported a significant number of projects in the FinTech community. New technologies, such as distributed ledger technologies (blockchain), new payment methods are part of the daily business. This assures that the legal expertise is combined with a thorough technical understanding of the technology underlying the client's business models.

MME has been advising various banks, brokers and financial market infrastructure providers (including exchanges) in the integration of digital assets into their systems and to obtain the required regulatory licenses in Switzerland.

MME is very proud to have served more than 50% of the Crypto Valley Top 50 and most of the Top 5 with its services.

MME is a founding member of the Crypto Valley Association and the International Token Standardization.

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FinTech Legal - Switzerland
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What the team is known for

MME is widely regarded for its work in this area, offering legal, tax and compliance advice to financial institutions and start-ups involved in cryptocurrency and blockchain-related projects. The firm is based in Zürich and Zug, and is well regarded as a pioneer in developing the legal side of crypto in Switzerland.

Work Highlights

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  • MME Legal advised Sygnum Bank on regulatory and compliance work concerning the structuring for its digital asset bank.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Andreas Glarner
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Andreas Glarner
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Andreas Glarner specialises in contentious and non-contentious intellectual property, information technology and data protection matters. He is highly experienced in handling blockchain technology applications and is well regarded for his crypto and NFT expertise.

"Andres Glarner provides extremely pragmatic, fast responses that are tailored to our needs."

"He's clearly an expert in this field."

Luka Müller-Studer
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Luka Müller-Studer
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Luka Müller-Studer is a founding partner of MME. He is a thought leader on complex regulatory compliance, AML, anti-corruption and general digital finance matters, including blockchain issues.

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Ronald Kogens
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Ronald Kogens is a partner in the firm's financial services group with significant experience in distributed ledger technology in FinTech. He has in-depth knowledge of technology, IP and financial markets and advises on the legal and technical aspects of Web3 software protocols and applications.

"He is technically very sound. When I read his advice, it is very clear and the reasoning is very sound."

"Ronald Kogens is very good, practical, and does not waste your time."

"He's very fast, adaptive to all the different situations, very reliable, and I can always count on him. Ronald is customer-focused and is also very good in terms of the pure legal work."

Thomas Linder
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Thomas Linder
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Thomas Linder is a tax partner at the firm who regularly advises on FinTech matters, including those involving blockchain and crypto-assets.

"Whenever we had a request, he was always super-prompt to respond. My experience with Thomas Linder has been great."

"He's a tax mastermind and is very much driven by business needs. He always tries to find a good solution, is really hands-on, and understands the business well."

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Andreas Glarner
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Andreas Glarner
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Ronald Kogens
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Thomas Linder
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Thomas Linder
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FinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies

Andreas Glarner
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Andreas Glarner
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Luka Müller-Studer
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Luka Müller-Studer
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Ronald Kogens
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Thomas Linder
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Thomas Linder
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Members

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Clients

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BProtocol Foundation

Custodigit AG

Daura AG

Falcon Private Bank

Golem Factory GmbH

MAMA Multichain Asset Managers Association

MKS Switzerland AG

Melonport AG

Metaco AG

Sygnum Bank AG

Xapo Group

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