Fedor Poskriakov
Deputy Managing Partner, Head of Fintech
Attorney at Law
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Deputy Managing Partner, Head of Fintech Attorney at Law +41 58 450 70 00 fedor.poskriakov@lenzstaehelin.com |
Geneva Route de Chêne 30 CH-1211 Geneva www.lenzstaehelin.com |
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Expertise
Fedor Poskriakov is a deputy managing partner in our Banking and Finance practice and is based at our Geneva office. His area of expertise lies in banking, securities, and finance law, with a particular focus on fintech. Fedor regularly provides advice on complex and novel regulatory, contractual, and corporate matters. His comprehensive experience, coupled with his skillful approach, enables him to provide valuable insights and strategic advice to clients. Fedor has also developed a specialized skill set in advising on new technologies, such as distributed ledger (blockchain), as well as novel fintech business models. Fedor is the co-head of our FinTech practice and serves as the Secretary-General of the Capital Markets and Technology Association (CMTA). Furthermore, Fedor is a frequent speaker on Swiss financial market regulation at both domestic and international events.
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Tätigkeitsbereiche
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Berufserfahrung und Ausbildung
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2012 Partner at Lenz & Staehelin 2003 Joined Lenz & Staehelin 2003 Admission to Geneva Bar 2001 University of Geneva (lic. iur.) -
Fachgebiete
Banking and Finance, Investment Management, Collective Investment Schemes, Corporate and M&A, Commercial and Contracts, Investigations, Private Clients -
Sprachen
Russian, French, English -
Mitgliedschaften
International Bar Association (IBA), Swiss Bar Association (FSA), Geneva Bar Association (OdA), Swiss FinTech Association (SFTA), International Technology Law Association -
AUSGEWÄHLTE PUBLIKATIONEN
- Antreasyan S., Ling P., Morscher L., Poskriakov F., Artificial Intelligence 2024 - Switzerland, in: Lexology Panoramic, October 2024
- Poskriakov F., Jenny C., Private Banking & Wealth Management 2024 - Switzerland (contributing editors), in: Getting the Deal Through, July 2023
- Poskriakov F., Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Regulation 2022 - Switzerland, in: Global Legal Insights, 4th edition, October 2021, 130-144
- Morscher L., Poskriakov F., Sakkal I., Fintech 2021 - Switzerland, in: Global Legal Insights, 3rd edition, August 2021, 246-255
- Poskriakov F., Graf R., Consolidation in the Swiss Portfolio Management Industry - Selected Aspects of M&A Transactions, in: Swiss Review of Business and Financial Market Law, 2/2021
- Poskriakov F., Conservation et négoce de cryptoactifs - aspects choisis du droit des marchés financiers, in: Droit et économie numérique, CEDIDAC, April 2021, 83-129
- Poskriakov F., Regtech - When Regulation Meets Technology, in: Geneva WealthTech, vol.1 , June 2020, 25-33
- Poskriakov F., Sakkal I., The Private Equity Review 2020 - Fundraising - Switzerland, in: The Law Reviews, 9th edition, May 2020, 205-216
- Multiple authors , Poskriakov F., Data, Blockchain and Smart Contracts - Proposal for a robust and forward-looking Swiss ecosystem, in: Regulatory Task Force Report, Swiss LegalTech Association (SLTA), April 2018
- Poskriakov F., Crowdlending - swiss regulatory regime - Quo vadis?, in: Jusletter 13 March 2017
- Gaberthüel T., Frey H., Oural M., Poskriakov F., Revised Swiss anti-bribery and corruption law - Increased duties for companies and boards of Directors, in: International Enforcement Law Reporter, volume 32, issue 7, July 2016, 274-276
- du Pasquier S., Poskriakov F., Proposals in the pipeline, in: HedgeFund Intelligence, Special Report, 2011
- Poskriakov F., Enforcement of security interests in banking transactions, Switzerland, in: IBA Banking Committee Multi-jurisdictional survey, May 2010
- du Pasquier S., Poskriakov F., Collective Investment Schemes Act, Art. 98-109, in: Basler Kommentar zum Kollektivanlagengesetz, Basel 2009
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Andere Aktivitäten
General Secretary of the Capital Markets and Technology Association (CMTA), a not-for-profit, non-governmental Swiss organization formed by leading actors from Switzerland's financial, technological, academic and legal sectors to facilitate the use of the blockchain technology in financial markets.
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Kontakt Details
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Assistenz
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Andere Aktivitäten
General Secretary of the Capital Markets and Technology Association (CMTA), a not-for-profit, non-governmental Swiss organization formed by leading actors from Switzerland's financial, technological, academic and legal sectors to facilitate the use of the blockchain technology in financial markets.
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Referenzen
Fedor Poskriakov is not only extremely knowledgeable on fintech, and related matters such as NFT or digital twins, he is also a remarkable negotiator, with the ability to explain complex legal matters in simple terms, balancing risks and finding pragmatic solutions to achieve successful outcome for his clients. Fedor always makes time and go the extra mile to meet his client's deadline.
The Legal 500, 2024Our collaboration experience with Fedor Poskriakov has truly been exceptional. Working alongside Fedor has been nothing short of amazing. He consistently demonstrates his brilliance as a lawyer, showcasing a profound understanding of Blockchain technologies, including within the Web3 ecosystems.
The Legal 500, 2024One of the best advisers in Switzerland on crypto assets and blockchain related matters
The Legal 500, 2023Fedor Poskriakov has a lot of corporate and transactional knowledge which he successfully uses dealing with private client issues.
The Legal 500, 2023Fedor excels in ledger-based technology matters
Who's Who Legal, 2023He is an outstanding person and professional with amazing work and knowledge. The quality of the deliveries were above our expectations. It's a real pleasure to work with him.
Chambers & Partners, 2022Fedor Poskriakov has in-depth knowledge – legal and technical – and an outstanding capacity to anticipate changes and the way to apprehend them legally and regulatory wise.
The Legal 500, 2022Innovative and well connected in the industry and within authorities
The Legal 500, 2022Fedor Poskriakov is very responsive and always abreast of the latest developments. The team developed an extraordinary understanding of our business and activities, which gives them a strong advantage over any potential competitor.
The Legal 500, 2022Fedor Poskriakov is very knowledgeable about Fintech matters, the functioning of DLT/blockchain business models. His capital market background is clearly an asset.
The Legal 500, 2022Legal knowledge and negotiation skills that are largely beyond the average
Who's Who Legal, 2022International view and understanding
The Legal 500, 2020Passionate about the topic and able to understand the underlying technologies (which is very rare among lawyers)
The Legal 500, 2020Masterful ability to navigate through complex technological aspects of Fintech projects
Who's Who Legal, 2020
Publikationen
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Artificial Intelligence 2024 - Switzerland
in: Lexology Panoramic, October 2024