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11.02.2022 | Press releases, Press releases

KPMG Law strengthens Financial Services with Christopher Peinemann

KPMG Law Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH (KPMG Law) has recruited Dr. Christopher Peinemann for the Legal Financial Services division. The regulatory expert has been a senior manager at the Frankfurt office since February 1, 2022.

Peinemann spent the majority of his career at UBS Europe SE, where he initially worked in the Wealth Management legal department, on regulatory projects, and in outsourcing, among other areas. He also worked in the Regulatory Affairs department and was responsible for data protection. He has also gained legal experience with international law firms.

At KPMG Law, Peinemann will provide comprehensive advice on issues of banking and banking supervisory law as well as on issues relating to the digitalization of the financial sector, including data protection law references. As Senior Manager based in Frankfurt, he reports to

Dr. Andreas Wieland

, Sector Head Banking and Partner in the Legal Financial Services team.

Andreas Wieland: “With Christopher Peinemann, we have gained an experienced colleague who, with his in-depth expertise and experience from both an in-house and an advisory perspective, will be an excellent addition to our team and will support us in the further expansion of the Legal Financial Services solution line.”

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