MLL Legal with Matrixport acquiring Crypto Finance
MLL Legal advised Matrixport in the acquisition of Crypto Finance (Asset Management).
About the acquisition
Matrixport, a crypto financial services platform from Singapore, has acquired the Swiss-licensed crypto asset manager Crypto Finance (Asset Management), previously a Deutsche Boerse Group subsidiary. Now called Matrixport Asset Management, the Zurich based company provides institutional-grade digital assets investment solutions, including the first FINMA-approved crypto fund.
MLL Legal team
The MLL Legal team was led by lead partner Dr. Kilian Schärli (pictured) and consisted of Dr. Reto Luthiger (partner, regulatory, fintech & DLT), Gabriel Meier (counsel, M&A), Franziska Gall (associate, regulatory, fintech & DLT), Stéphanie Fuchs (associate, tax) and David Giachino (junior associate). MLL Legal supported Matrixport through the entire transaction, covering legal and tax due diligence, document drafting and negotiation, as well as regulatory advice for FINMA filings. Dr. Kilian Schärli was appointed vice president of the board of directors.
