Bird & Bird LLP is adept at overseeing clients’ blockchain-related projects, alongside its work in the cryptocurrency sphere, where it handles the launch of new products and assists custodians and exchanges with licensing and ongoing regulatory challenges. Heading the team is Michael Jünemann who, alongside his financing and restructuring work, specialises in blockchain, including DLT implementation, and digitalisation projects more broadly. Johannes Wirtz is a key contact for questions concerning payment services and crypto regulation in Germany and the EU.
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  • ‘Bird & Bird’s fintech team in Germany consistently delivers razor-sharp legal insight paired with an in-depth grasp of emerging tech-business models. Their strength lies in translating complex regulatory frameworks into practical solutions—particularly in matters crossing EU borders and involving crypto, blockchain, or platform regulation.’

  • ‘We work closely with Johannes Wirtz, who stands out not only for his legal expertise in fintech and digital assets, but also for his pragmatic thinking, commercial sensibility, and rare ability to “get it right” quickly. Johannes is a true partner in the strategic sense—our go-to for anything involving financial innovation or regulatory nuance in Germany.’

Kernmandanten

  • EU Blockchain Sandbox
  • CRG AB

Highlight-Mandate

Acting as lead contractor for the pan-European Blockchain Sandbox.
Praxisleitung

Michael Jünemann

Weitere Kernanwält*innen

Johannes Wirtz; Timo Förster