Determination of whether a license is required to conduct the intended business (legal opinion)
Drafting of legal opinions and memoranda for third parties
Legal and regulatory evaluation of various documents
Regulatory assessment of whitepapers in DeFi and DLT
Determining if a FINMA license or other authorization is necessary before launching the project (summary analysis)
Drafting and requesting a no-action letter from FINMA
Analyzing the project and proposing solutions for its feasibility under Swiss law
Preliminary assessment of the likelihood of success in obtaining a license
Assisting the client in modifying their business case to operate with fewer constraints while remaining compliant (e.g., avoiding a license, using exceptions)
360° support for obtaining FINMA licensing (more information can be found in the "licensing section")
Affiliation with a self-regulatory organization (SRO)
Obtaining authorization or registration with authorities (e.g., Precious Metals Office, SECO, Cantonal licence, etc.)
Representation before the regulator or third parties
Drafting Swiss-compliant business plans
Drafting of contracts
Contract review
Drafting of addendums specific to Swiss law
Drafting of terms and conditions (T&Cs), especially for financial institutions
Drafting of account opening documents
Drafting of investment and pre-financing agreements
Drafting of information documents
Drafting of share purchase agreements (SPA)
Contract gap analysis under Swiss law
Legal and regulatory support for issuing financial instruments in/from Switzerland
Legal advice on token or coin issuance in/from Switzerland
Regulatory support for ICOs, STOs, IEOs, IDOs, or ISPOs
Drafting of prospectuses and support with approval from the competent authority
Drafting of Key Information Documents (KIDs) and other informational materials
Determination of mandatory requirements for launching financial products
Legal advice to avoid the obligation of publishing a prospectus (if possible)
Preparation of investment contracts
Legal evaluation of governance token or DAO issuance in Switzerland
Qualification of tokens under Swiss law
Legal advice on cross-border regulations
Drafting of SAFT agreements
Advice on pre-sales, pre-financing, or pre-operational stages (e.g., private sales)
Establishment of the compliance framework for regulated companies
Establishment of the internal control system (ICS)
Establishment of the reporting framework
Advice on implementing risk mitigation measures
Assessment of cross-border risks
Establishment of the outsourcing management framework
Creation and updating of the outsourcing inventory
Drafting of related policies (e.g., outsourcing policy, procurement policy)
Evaluation of contracts with regard to Swiss outsourcing regulations and FINMA requirements
Compliance of contracts with Swiss law, including the drafting of addendums
Advice on selecting, monitoring, and managing outsourcing partners
Establishment of a cross-border risk management framework
Analysis of country manuals
Development of cross-border risk assessments
Advice on cross-border financial services, including cryptoassets
Drafting of internal policies (e.g., cross-border policy) and staff instructions
Advice on the reverse solicitation exception in the financial sector
Establishment of the data protection framework
Drafting of internal documents and procedures (e.g., data protection policy)
Contract gap analysis under Swiss law
Drafting of privacy notices and other consent documents
Advice on the use of cookies and data transfer to third parties
Drafting of informed consent documents
Determination of GDPR applicability to Swiss companies
Business Services
Services to enable seamless operation in Switzerland
Company incorporation in Switzerland
Drafting of articles of association / by-laws
Introduction to notaries & external consultants if necessary
Support in opening a bank account
Selection of outsourcing providers (e.g., AML officer)
Through our partners
Domiciliation services without c/o address
Offering virtual and physical offices in Switzerland
Recruitment of a director nominee and non-executive directorship services
Accounting services
Physical mail management (scanning and forwarding)
AML & Compliance outsourcing services
Risk manager outsourcing services
Support in drafting Swiss-compliant business plans
Review of business plans to ensure compliance with Swiss regulations
Translation of complex business plans or white-papers into standard and legal language
Assistance in establishing financial projections with various scenarios
Support in creating a liquidity plan
Contract & business negotiation
Negotiation during transactions/deals
Representation of confidential clients
Services to enable our clients to outsource parts of their business to external service providers
Selection of external AML officers (Swiss MLRO)
Selection of external Risk Managers
Selection of external Compliance Officers
Selection of independent Board Members & Directors
Selection of external service providers (e.g., accounting, DPO, etc.)
Review of marketing materials from a regulatory and cross-border perspective
Review of websites to ensure compliance with Swiss law
Support for marketing and sales teams in drafting compliant materials
Support in finding top external fintech & payment solutions to build up your company
Support in selecting top core banking systems suitable for SMEs
Support in finding physical & virtual card issuing companies
Support in selecting IT solutions to connect to SWIFT, SIC, EuroSIC, SIC5 (FSMB)
Support in selecting top identification solutions and AML/ CTF tools (e.g. ID Check, KYC, KYB, KYT, ...)
Support in selecting top Swiss solutions in the field of embedded finance
Service to assist our clients in selecting solutions in the blockchain field
Selecting Swiss-compliant custody solutions
Selecting smart contract auditing firms
Selecting trusted staking providers based in Switzerland
Assisting in selecting top crypto/ DLT investigation & analytics firms
Assisting in finding crypto partners in Switzerland
Assisting in finding crypto-friendly banks in Switzerland
Support in finding blockchain programmers & developers
Services to assist our clients in selecting top IT security service providers
Penetration testing
Vulnerability testing
IT audits
IT security certifications (e.g. ISO, SOC 2, ISAE, ...)
Teaching about cryptocurrencies and blockchain from a Swiss regulatory perspective
Support in identifying risks associated with blockchain usage
Support in identifying opportunities offered by DeFi and blockchain
Support in implementing blockchain-based solutions within a company
Assistance in selecting top external providers for blockchain services
For the following industries
Payment, Card, Fintech
Fintech companies
Payment service providers PSP
Remittance
Card acquiring / issuring
BaaS, vIBAN
Card schemes and Card-aaS
Crowdfunding / lending
e-money, utility tokens
Crypto, DeFi, Blockchain
ICO, TGE, IDO, ISPO, STO
CEX, DEX
DEFI lending & yield farming
Gaming P2E
NFTs
Stablecoins issuing
RWA tokenization
Crypto-wallet providers
Mining & staking
DAOs
Commodities, Carbon credit
Precious metal
Commodities future exchanges
Commodities ETF & Fund
Commodities market
CFD & Derivatives
OTC
Storage
Cardon market (VCM)
C02 allowances
Alternative investments
Passion assets
Watches, collectibles, Art, wine, etc.
Crypto-assets & NTFs
Fashion & luxury
Old timers
Real estate
Assets fractionnization
Tech & AI solutions
Identification solutions
Outsourcing
Algo trading solutions
Market insights tools
Banking as a platform
API connectivity
Embedded finance
Banking & Financial market
IBAN issuring
Capital payment account
Underwriting securities
Listing financial instruments
Debt & equity capital market
Market marking
Issuance derivatives
Structured products, AMCs
Brokerage
Asset management
Wealth management
Family offices
Fund management
Mutual fund
Investment club
Private equity
ETF
LQIF
AMCs
HNWI
Lending & Borrowing
Consumer credit loans
BNPL
Loans & credits
Leasing
P2P lending systems
Crowd lending
Trading & financial infrastructures
Bulletin board
OTC desk
Stock exchange
CCP / CSD
DLT trading facility
Trading venues
Forex trading
CFD & derivatives
Option & futures trading
Currencies dealers
Insurance & InsurTech
Insurance broker
Insurance agent
Insurance intermediaries
Advisory
Payment, Card, Fintech
Fintech companies
Payment service providers PSP
Remittance
Card acquiring / issuring
BaaS, vIBAN
Card schemes and Card-aaS
Crowdfunding / lending
e-money, utility tokens
Crypto, DeFi, Blockchain
ICO, TGE, IDO, ISPO, STO
CEX, DEX
DEFI lending & yield farming
Gaming P2E
NFTs
Stablecoins issuing
RWA tokenization
Crypto-wallet providers
Mining & staking
DAOs
Commodities, Carbon credit
Precious metal
Commodities future exchanges
Commodities ETF & Fund
Commodities market
CFD & Derivatives
OTC
Storage
Cardon market (VCM)
C02 allowances
Banking & Financial market
IBAN issuring
Capital payment account
Underwriting securities
Listing financial instruments
Debt & equity capital market
Market marking
Issuance derivatives
Structured products, AMCs
Brokerage
Alternative investments
Passion assets
Watches, collectibles, Art, wine, etc.
Crypto-assets & NTFs
Fashion & luxury
Old timers
Real estate
Assets fractionnization
Tech & AI solutions
Identification solutions
Outsourcing
Algo trading solutions
Market insights tools
Banking as a platform
API connectivity
Embedded finance
Asset management
Wealth management
Family offices
Fund management
Mutual fund
Investment club
Private equity
ETF
LQIF
AMCs
HNWI
Lending & Borrowing
Consumer credit loans
BNPL
Loans & credits
Leasing
P2P lending systems
Crowd lending
Trading & infrastructures
Bulletin board
OTC desk
Stock exchange
CCP / CSD
DLT trading facility
Trading venues
Forex trading
CFD & derivatives
Option & futures trading
Currencies dealers
Insurance & InsurTech
Insurance broker
Insurance agent
Insurance intermediaries
Advisory
A 360° Partnership-Based Approach
At SynHedge, our extensive network in the fintech, crypto, and finance sectors positions us uniquely to partner with a wide range of specialists. Our client-centric approach is rooted in collaboration.
We connect you with all the necessary service providers to bring your project to fruition. Whether you need to outsource your compliance department in Switzerland or seek services such as domiciliation or board members, we facilitate introductions to the right experts.
Significant Time Savings
Focus Your Energy on Revenue-Generating Activities
Rely on Battle-Tested and Compliant Solutions
Benefit from a trusted all-around advisor who will manage the relationships with the different stakeholders
SynHedge LLC is in the process of becoming affiliated with Pontinova Law Group (PLG), a law firm based in Zurich, Zug, Abu Dhabi, and Germany. This future partnership will enable SynHedge to leverage the expertise of renowned lawyers across various fields, providing you with comprehensive legal support beyond SynHedge’s areas of expertise when necessary.
