# Allegra LAW

> Swiss boutique law firm in Zurich specializing in financial market law, digital asset regulation, and corporate structuring. Senior-led mandates for fintech, crypto, banking, capital markets, and regulated industries entering or operating in Switzerland. Founded by Marcel Hostettler, former FINMA supervisory staff.

## Core Practice Areas

- [FINMA Licensing](https://www.allegra.law/finma-licences): Swiss banking, fintech, securities dealer, and fund licensing. FINMA application strategy and regulator engagement.
- [MiCAR & EU Crypto-Asset Compliance](https://www.allegra.law/micar-compliance): EU crypto-asset regulation for Swiss CASPs, issuers, and fintechs. Swiss-EU regulatory bridge strategy.
- [Banking & Finance](https://www.allegra.law/banking-finance): Banking regulation, AML compliance, and supervisory matters for banks, asset managers, and fintechs.
- [SRO & AML Compliance](https://www.allegra.law/sro-compliance): SRO membership, AML/KYC frameworks, and anti-money-laundering supervision for financial intermediaries.
- [Payment & Fintech Licensing](https://www.allegra.law/payment-fintech-licences): FinTech licence applications, payment service provider setup, e-money, and wallet regulation.
- [Capital Markets & Securities](https://www.allegra.law/capital-markets): Securities law, prospectus requirements, DLT trading facilities, and market infrastructure.
- [Investment Funds & Asset Management](https://www.allegra.law/investment-funds): CISA, L-QIF, fund structuring, FINMA licensing, and distribution.
- [Trustee & Fiduciary Services](https://www.allegra.law/trust-and-fiduciary): Trustee licensing under FinIA, fiduciary structuring, governance, and AML compliance.
- [Corporate & Transaction Law](https://www.allegra.law/corporate): M&A, governance, shareholder matters, restructurings, and cross-border transactions.
- [Litigation & Dispute Resolution](https://www.allegra.law/litigation): Commercial litigation, arbitration, debt enforcement, and cross-border proceedings.
- [Criminal & Regulatory Defense](https://www.allegra.law/criminal-defense): White-collar crime, FINMA enforcement proceedings, and regulatory investigations.
- [White-Collar Crime & Investigations](https://www.allegra.law/white-collar-crime): Fraud, money laundering, internal investigations, and MLA matters.
- [Escrow & Transaction Security](https://www.allegra.law/escrow): Fiat and crypto escrow, M&A holdbacks, and high-value settlement arrangements.
- [Hashrate & Digital Mining](https://www.allegra.law/hashrate): Mining facility regulation, token classification, energy law, and DLT securities.
- [Technology & Innovation Law](https://www.allegra.law/technology-innovation): SaaS, AI, data protection, IP, and regulated digital business advisory.
- [Export Control & Trade Compliance](https://www.allegra.law/export-trade): SECO licensing, sanctions, dual-use goods, and technology transfer.
- [Satellite Regulation](https://www.allegra.law/satellite-regulation): Space law, telecoms licensing, export controls, and aerospace compliance.
- [Defense Industry Services](https://www.allegra.law/defense-industry-services): Procurement, war material, dual-use, and security-sector transactions.
- [Immigration Law](https://www.allegra.law/immigration-law): Residence permits for founders, executives, and HNWIs. Company setup and relocation.

## Firm

- [About](https://www.allegra.law/about): Boutique firm profile, credentials, and approach.
- [Marcel Hostettler](https://www.allegra.law/marcel-hostettler): Founder and Managing Partner. Former FINMA supervisory staff.
- [Practices Overview](https://www.allegra.law/practices): All practice areas at a glance.
- [Industries Served](https://www.allegra.law/industries): Financial services, digital assets, aerospace, defense, technology, and immigration.
- [Insights](https://www.allegra.law/insights): Legal commentary on Swiss financial market law and digital regulation.
- [Careers](https://www.allegra.law/careers): Legal career opportunities in Zurich.
- [Contact](https://www.allegra.law): Bahnhofstrasse 69, 8001 Zurich, Switzerland. +41 58 510 68 88. info@allegra.law

## Jurisdiction & Credentials

Allegra LAW advises exclusively on Swiss law and Swiss-EU regulatory interfaces. The firm is regulated by FINMA and headquartered in Zurich. Founding partner Marcel Hostettler is a former FINMA supervisory professional. The firm serves clients across Switzerland, the European Union, and Liechtenstein, with particular depth in dual Swiss-EU regulatory strategy (FinMA/FMA passporting, MiCAR compliance, and cross-border payment services).

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