Law firm Ogier and the Luxembourg House of Financial Technology (LHoFT) have partnered up to support fintechs in the region with comprehensive legal and regulatory support.
Ogier's Technology and Web3 experts in Luxembourg are ideally positioned to advise fintech companies in Luxembourg on a range of legal considerations including establishing bitcoin treasury firms, scaling up, tax optimisation, employment benefits and much more.
To officially launch the partnership, Ogier’s team met recently with fintech companies at the LHoFT, to discuss the key challenges and issues requiring bespoke legal advice. These included:
• attracting and retaining talent in Luxembourg
• legal structures for launching a startup
• choosing the right structure and tax optimisation
• data privacy requirements
• tokenisation of assets and Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation
This collaboration will enhance the ability of LHoFT's extensive fintech network to draw on the expertise of Ogier's Technology and Web3 legal team, who will also bring their knowledge to LHoFT's innovation hub.
Ogier has a proven track record in advising on crypto and digital asset transactions, assisting fintech businesses in their growth and development.
Bertrand Géradin, practice partner for Ogier's Luxembourg office, said:
“We are thrilled to partner with the Luxembourg House of Financial Technology, a true innovation powerhouse at the heart of Europe’s fintech ecosystem. This collaboration amplifies Ogier’s commitment to empowering fintech and Web3 companies with cutting-edge legal expertise and tailored solutions. Together with LHoFT, we will help drive the growth, innovation, and global competitiveness of fintech businesses in Luxembourg and beyond.”
Nasir Zubairi, CEO at the LHoFT Foundation, added:
"We are pleased to welcome Ogier as a partner of the LHoFT. As the fintech landscape becomes increasingly complex, access to top-tier legal expertise is essential for startups and scale-ups navigating innovation, regulation, and international growth. Ogier’s experience in digital assets, Web3, and financial services law extends valuable capabilities to our ecosystem. We look forward to collaborating with Ogier to support the next generation of fintech leaders."