Flühmann Daniel
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Dr. Daniel Flühmann

Daniel Flühmann is a widely recognised fintech and banking expert, who wields his "outstanding ability to comprehend complex banking matters" to provide surplus value to his clients.

Source in WWL 2022

Daniel Flühmann is a "highly capable" lawyer with "broad experience in all aspects of fintech business".

Who's Who Legal Thought Leaders Global Elite - Fintech 2023

Daniel Flühmann is a seasoned lawyer commended for his outstanding work advising banks, insurance companies and other financial services providers on regulatory and contract law matters.

Who's Who Legal Thought Leaders 2022

Daniel Flühmann is an excellent lawyer.

Legal 500 2021

Seeks to understand the client’s business objectives.

Source in WWL 2021

Daniel Flühmann is thoughtful, clever and super-dependable.

Legal 500 2021

Broad experience in all aspects of fintech business.

Source in WWL 2021

Very accessible, detailed and has profound answers.

Client in IFLR1000 2021

Daniel did a fantastic job for us advising on custody regulations for digital assets.

Interviewee in Chambers FinTech 2020

Really enthusiastic, informed, responsive and helpful.

Peer in Chambers FinTech 2020

Willing to get involved with things that could add value.

Client in IFLR 1000 2020

Detailed sector specific knowledge which is appreciated.

Client in IFLR 1000 2020

Very in-depth understanding of the new technologies.

Client in Chambers Fintech 2018

Very in-depth understanding of everything linked to blockchain and crypto.

Client in Chambers Fintech 2018

Daniel Flühmann is a widely recognised fintech and banking expert, who wields his "outstanding ability to comprehend complex banking matters" to provide surplus value to his clients.

Source in WWL 2022

Daniel Flühmann is a "highly capable" lawyer with "broad experience in all aspects of fintech business".

Who's Who Legal Thought Leaders Global Elite - Fintech 2023

About

Daniel Flühmann's practice focuses on banking, insurance and financial market laws as well as on the area of collective investment schemes. He assists Swiss and foreign banks, investment managers, securities firms as well as insurance companies and other financial services providers in regulatory and contract law matters and in the context of licence application proceedings before the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority FINMA.

A special focus of Daniel Flühmann's work lies on fintech, advising both financial innovators and established market participants. Furthermore, he advises clients on general corporate and commercial matters as well as on M&A transactions.

Daniel Flühmann has authored various publications in his areas of expertise and regularly speaks on topics in the area of financial services at expert conferences.

LanguagesGerman, English
Curriculum
  • Partner at Bär & Karrer (since 2018)
  • Associate at Bär & Karrer (2015-2017)
  • Visiting Lawyer at Sullivan & Cromwell, LLP, New York (2014-2015)
  • Associate at Bär & Karrer (2011-2014)
  • Admitted to the Zurich Bar (2011)
  • Trainee at Bär & Karrer (2009-2010)
  • University of St. Gallen: Dr. iur. (2008)
  • Bank Vontobel AG Zurich: Corporate Legal Management (2004-2009)
  • University of St. Gallen: lic. iur. (2003)
Memberships and Public Offices
  • Recognised representative for the listing of securities at the SIX Swiss Exchange
  • Co-editor of the Basel Commentary on the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA)
  • Swiss Finance + Technology Association (SFTA)
  • International Bar Association (IBA)
  • Swiss Bar Association (SAV/FSA)
  • Zurich Bar Association (ZAV)
AdmissionAll Swiss Courts

Daniel Flühmann's Deals, Cases & News

Ranked as 'Recommended' in Fintech

by Who's Who Legal Global Guide 20231

Recognized as a 'leading lawyer'

by Legal 500 2023

Ranked as 'Recommended' in Fintech

by Who's Who Legal Global Guide 20231

Recognized as a 'leading lawyer'

by Legal 500 2023

Contact

Daniel Flühmann
P: +41 58 261 56 08
M: +41 58 262 56 08

Bär & Karrer Ltd.
Brandschenkestrasse 90
CH-8002 Zurich
Switzerland

Assistant
Selina Mäder
P: +41 58 261 53 77

Daniel Flühmann's latest Publications