Fedor Poskriakov
FinTech Guide 2024
Band 2 : FinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies
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About
Provided by Fedor Poskriakov
Practice Areas
Fedor Poskriakov is a deputy managing partner in our Banking and Finance practice and is based at our Geneva office. His area of expertise lies in banking, securities, and finance law, with a particular focus on fintech. Fedor regularly provides advice on complex and novel regulatory, contractual, and corporate matters. His comprehensive experience, coupled with his skillful approach, enables him to provide valuable insights and strategic advice to clients. Fedor has also developed a specialized skill set in advising on new technologies, such as distributed ledger (blockchain), as well as novel fintech business models. Fedor is the co-head of our FinTech practice and serves as the Secretary-General of the Capital Markets and Technology Association (CMTA). Furthermore, Fedor is a frequent speaker on Swiss financial market regulation at both domestic and international events.
Career
University of Geneva (lic. iur., 2001), Admission to Geneva Bar (2003), Joined Lenz & Staehelin (2003), Partner at Lenz & Staehelin (2003).
Professional Memberships
International Bar Association (IBA), Swiss Bar Association (FSA), Geneva Bar Association (OdA), Willem C. Vis Moot Alumni Association (MAA), Joint Chamber of Commerce Switzerland-CIS/Georgia (JCC), Chambre de commerce Suisse-Russie & CEI, Swiss FinTech association
Personal
Languages: Russian, French, English
Chambers Review
FinTech
Fedor Poskriakov is a partner in the banking and regulatory group in Geneva and co-head of the FinTech team. He advises on legal matters arising from the use of new technologies, including blockchain and distributed ledgers used by financial institutions.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I appreciate his knowledge on the crypto industry and how the technology works."
"Fedor Poskriakov is very much pragmatic in the way he applies the law, which is important in our field."
"He really understands our environment and what we are doing. He is really an expert and brilliant."
"I appreciate his knowledge on the crypto industry and how the technology works."
"Fedor Poskriakov is very much pragmatic in the way he applies the law, which is important in our field."
"He really understands our environment and what we are doing. He is really an expert and brilliant."
