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About
Provided by Marc Benzler
Practice Areas
Marc Benzler specialises in the area of banking and capital markets, with particular emphasis on regulatory issues, recovery and resolution planning and the regulation of derivatives and financial market infrastructures.
Marc also advises on M&A transactions in the financial sector, on the establishing of banks and branches (including the provision of cross-border services) and on compliance matters. He has significant experience on the Banking Union and supervision by the ECB, and has also regularly advised clients on sustainable Finance and ESG related matters for many years.
With in-depth expertise in financial regulation and financial markets infrastructure, Marc is a key individual in the firm's Fintech initiatives which is strengthened by his day to day advisory and transactional experience. He supports investors of Fintech start-ups and advises on tokenisation, token offerings and innovative ways of distributing investment products.
Career
University of Passau 1991
University of Tübingen 1993
University of Konstanz (Dr. jur.) 1998
Admitted as a Rechtsanwalt in Germany 1998
Joined Clifford Chance 1998
Partner since 2004
Chambers Review
Europe
Marc Benzler is held in high regard for his excellent regulatory expertise. He regularly advises international banks and banking associations on a broad array of topics, ranging from Brexit-related issues and industry master agreements to deposit protection scheme admissions and regulatory aspects of transactions. His further expertise in fintech mandates, such as tokenisation issues, makes him an attractive choice for a wide range of mandates.
Marc Benzler is held in high esteem for his longstanding expertise in the German and European financial regulatory and derivatives world. He is regularly mandated on matters pertaining to industry master agreements and clearing documentation.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Marc Benzler is always a pleasure to work with and one of the best lawyers for complex, sophisticated and international matters."
"He is a very good and well-established adviser in the market."
"Marc Benzler combines technical expertise with practical, commercial advice and a deep understanding of the local and international regulatory environment. He has excellent support within his team and is a strong advocate for our company and a significant asset for us in engaging with the local regulatory authorities."
"Marc Benzler is very capable and knowledgeable."
"Marc Benzler is always a pleasure to work with and one of the best lawyers for complex, sophisticated and international matters."
"He is a very good and well-established adviser in the market."
"Marc Benzler combines technical expertise with practical, commercial advice and a deep understanding of the local and international regulatory environment. He has excellent support within his team and is a strong advocate for our company and a significant asset for us in engaging with the local regulatory authorities."
"Marc Benzler is very capable and knowledgeable."
