Why LEXR?
We are the blockchain experts since day one.
Legal expertise
We have worked with our customers for years on setting up decentralized protocols, blockchain infrastructure, and VASPs. Where needed, we help build the bridge to the traditional financial world.
Tech know-how
Crypto moves notoriously fast. We are personal users of blockchain technology because we are genuinely interested in the future. We hold tokens, interact with DeFi, and act as keyholders of tzBTC.
Community voice
We lecture and educate on the intersection of blockchain and legal issues, participate in community events, and are part of the Swiss Blockchain Federation, which helps shape the future of crypto laws in Switzerland.
Meet our international crypto practice group:
Christian Meisser, Partner
Christian has been advising tech, FinTech, and crypto companies for over 10 years, with many publications, speaking engagements, and successful customer projects.
Lars Fidan, Partner
Lars is our crypto specialist, focusing on German and EU regulation. He regularly advises on MiCA and, more broadly, helps startups and tech companies navigate German and EU law.
Armin Kaiser, Head of US Desk
Armin advises clients on commercial contracts, corporate law, and US legal matters. As a LEXR’s crypto practice group and general counsel team member, Armin also assists startups and founders with all their day-to-day legal issues.
Maximilian Krähenbühl, Partner
Max has earned a reputation as a go-to escrow agent for both M&A and crypto transactions. Since joining in 2019, he’s been easily guiding clients through the complex world of fiat and crypto finance.
Audrey Canova, Senior Associate
Audrey advises Swiss and international founders, startups, and companies on various topics, including contracts and HR. She has a strong background in tech, having worked at a legal tech startup.
Andrin Hold, Junior Associate
Andrin advises companies on blockchain, DLT, digital assets, and FinTech. For his master’s thesis, he investigated the interface between the Swiss DLT revision and banking law.
Irina Langenegger, Associate
Irina advises companies in the FinReg team on regulatory issues relating to blockchain, DLT, digital assets, and FinTech. She has extensive experience working in leading commercial law firms, the industry, and international organizations.
Yannick Bucher, Senior Associate
Yannick advises Swiss and international founders, startups, companies, and investors on various M&A transactions and leads startup financing deals. Yannick is trusted advisor for high-stakes transactions.
Yoann Garraux, Senior Associate
Yoann specializes in tech contracts, intellectual property, HR, and data privacy matters. As a fractional general counsel, he advises companies and founders on day-to-day legal issues and provides strategic negotiation guidance and support.
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We support you in all legal matters related to blockchain, DeFi, crypto, and fintech. Book a free call now with one of our lawyers.
Our FinTech and Regulatory Products and Services at a glance
Blockchain and Crypto Workshop
Our corporate, regulatory and tax experts prepare, hold and debrief your key stakeholders in a focused 2h Workshop. The goal is for you to walk out of that workshop with a go / no-go decision and a clear legal action plan in hand.
Asset Tokenization and Stable coins
LEXR is cutting edge when it comes to the tokenization of assets in Switzerland. We have successfully tokenized a range of different assets – from a Rolex over a Picasso to shares and other financial instruments – and we keep innovating.
Crypto exchanges, brokers and other service providers
We work with any type of intermediary, from virtual asset service providers (VASPs/CASPs) to exchange data aggregators.
Token Assessment / Legal Opinion
Payment, utility, asset or security token? The token qualification is crucial to understand regulatory requirements – both for token issuers and for crypto exchanges and brokers. We are well experienced in assessing tokens under Swiss law and FINMA Guidelines.
DAO and DeFi Setup
Switzerland is home to many crypto and web3 companies. From L1 projects like Ethereum, Cardano or Tezos to DeFi protocols like Aave and various other DAO setups. We help you understand if you should follow their example and accompany you every step of the way.
Private Token Sales (SAFT)
Get expert advice combined with our time-tested SAFT / SAFE (simple agreement for future token/equity) agreements to fund the development of your project.
Public Token Sales (TGE/ICO/STO/IDO)
Switzerland provides a favorable regulatory framework to issue all types of tokens, including payment, utility, asset and security tokens as well as NFTs. We show possibilities and limitations and help you structure and execute your public sale, including KYC and AML procedures.
Gaming and Metaverse
New lands, immersive experiences, and gaming economies. While DLT technology can set new standards, you can easily get lost in the regulatory jungle. We help you make your vision of the new world come to life.
