According to the announcement, Lars Schlichting is «an experienced lawyer specialising in blockchain and crypto assets.» Before founding Lexify, Schlichting worked, among others, at KPMG and Kellerhals Carrard. His core areas of expertise include token offering management as well as the use of cryptocurrencies and tokens in business.

Headquarters Remain in Lugano

«The new office strengthens our capacity to support clients in the areas of financial market law, Finma proceedings, compliance and cross-border advisory services — with the proximity and responsiveness that demanding mandates require,» the company said in a statement issued on Tuesday.

Lexify’s headquarters will remain at Via Pelli 13b in Lugano, while the new office is located on Seefeldstrasse in Zurich. The financial-market-focused law firm is also present in Dubai.