The law firm Ogier and the Luxembourg House of Financial Technology (Lhoft) have partnered to provide legal and regulatory support to fintech companies, as announced in a press release from 10 July. The collaboration gives startups in the region and scale-ups access to Ogier’s technology and Web3 experts, who advise on topics such as setting up bitcoin treasury operations, tax optimisation, employment benefits, and business structuring. The initiative aims to address the growing demand for specialised legal guidance in the evolving fintech landscape.
As part of the launch, Ogier’s team met with fintechs at the Lhoft to discuss operational and legal hurdles. Among the key issues raised were talent retention in Luxembourg, startup legal structures, data privacy compliance, and the impact of Mica regulation on asset tokenisation. The partnership embeds Ogier’s expertise directly into Lhoft’s innovation hub, reinforcing its network with direct access to tailored legal insight.
“We are thrilled to partner with the Luxembourg House of Financial Technology, a true innovation powerhouse at the heart of Europe’s fintech ecosystem,” said Bertrand Géradin, practice partner at Ogier Luxembourg. , CEO of the Lhoft Foundation, underlined the importance of legal expertise, stating: “As the fintech landscape becomes increasingly complex, access to top-tier legal expertise is essential for startups and scale-ups navigating innovation, regulation, and international growth. Ogier’s experience in digital assets, Web3 and financial services law extends valuable capabilities to our ecosystem.”