Securities Trading & Investment Services Law
German/EU law firm for advice on MiFID/MiFIR, MAR, T&C law & more – structuring of service and trading models in the securities business.
Securities trading law and securities services law are shaped by complex regulatory frameworks (WpIG/MiFID II, MiFIR, MAR, EMIR, SFTR, CSDR, PRIIPs, etc.) as well as the practice of BaFin, ESMA and the stock exchanges. In addition, the area is embedded in closely interlinked trading, post-trading and distribution structures.
As a German law firm specialising in financial markets law, we advise banks, investment firms, market makers and issuers on securities, derivatives and crypto trading as well as on post-trade processes. The firm assesses projects and business models, examines structuring options and handles the legal implementation.
Kronsteyn is deeply rooted in securities services law and has already implemented numerous projects: from supporting authorisation procedures and drafting outsourcing and cooperation arrangements to developing general terms and conditions for mass retail business, remuneration models for managing directors and employees, and compliance policies (MaComp, Short-Selling Regulation, etc.), through to the assessment of specific legal issues in stock exchange, securities and settlement law.
Systematic internaliser (SI) structures
Distribution and marketing compliance
Provision of GTC for retail client business
Direct / Delegated Electronic Access (DEA/DMA)
Insider law and market manipulation
Representation in court proceedings
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