LEGAL ADVISOR
Tobias H. Hermansen works as a legal advisor specialising in the area of cryptocurrencies and financial regulation. Throughout his career, Tobias has gained extensive knowledge of the regulatory application process, including regulation of e-money institutions and payment institutions.
Tobias has played a key role in several licensing processes for e-money institutions and payment institutions and thus has extensive experience with the complex challenges that can arise in this context. He has advised companies working with blockchain technology and cryptocurrency on obtaining authorisation under the current Payments Act, marking some of the first authorisations of its kind in Europe.
He has contributed to the drafting of the MiCA regulation and has deep specialised knowledge in crypto-specific regulation. Tobias’ ability to draw parallels between blockchain and cryptocurrency specific activities and activities regulated in financial regulation makes him one of the leading experts in the application of financial regulation to blockchain and cryptocurrency specific businesses.
Tobias has led several investment processes where he has assisted start-ups with legal advice and strategic guidance in connection with investment rounds.
His previous experience in the industry has strengthened his ability to advise on general legal issues, globalisation of companies and development of internal policies in relation to money laundering, outsourcing and token sales.
Tobias’ combination of theoretical knowledge and practical experience makes him a valuable advisor to any organisation seeking insight and guidance on financial regulation and cryptocurrency.
Career
Junior Legal Advisor Samar Law, 2021
Legal Counsel, Coinify, 2020
