Fintech

As one of the most rapidly evolving industries in the world, FinTech is reshaping the financial sector. FinTech companies regularly face legal challenges presented by the heavily regulated financial services industry, as well as the implications of new technology and innovative services.

We have an established reputation as one of the leading FinTech law firms in Sweden, particularly in the areas of payments, cryptocurrency/blockchain, data privacy, and innovative new digital financial products and services.

Our practice group for FinTech brings together legal professionals with diverse backgrounds in corporate and securities law, banking and finance, financial services regulatory, technology, data privacy and cybersecurity and several other key areas.

Stockholm is one of the most vibrant FinTech hubs in the world and we are well positioned to service full-spectrum FinTech legal needs for a diverse roster of newly emerging companies as well as existing clients.

Our services include:

  • Payment services and payments infrastructure/systems (PSD2)
  • Electronic money institutions (EMD)
  • Markets for cryptoassets (MiCA) and other blockchain and distributed ledger technology (DLT) matters
  • Anti-money laundering (AML) and other financial services regulations for FinTech companies
  • Incorporation of ‘FinTech’ aspects for both existing products/services and new product development/new platforms
  • Alternative lending (crowdlending, crowdfunding)
  • Licensing of new FinTech firms
  • Data protection (GDPR)
  • Cyber security, IT/outsourcing agreements (incl. DORA)
  • Intellectual property for protection of unique FinTech concepts
Gernandt & Danielsson have deep knowledge within the most relevant regulatory fields.

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News 2025-03-26

Legal 500 continues to top rank Gernandt & Danielsson 2025

Legal 500 has released the 2025 EMEA Guide and Gernandt & Danielsson continues to be ranked within Banking & Finance; Capital Markets: Debt and Equity; Commercial, Corporate & M&A; Data Privacy & Data Protection; Dispute Resolution; EU & Competition; Fintech; Insolvency and Real Estate. The Legal 500 rankings are based on the bench...