Dr. Wolfgang Richter

Dr. Wolfgang Richter

Gunnercooke

Dr. Wolfgang Richter is a finance lawyer and economist specialising in fintech, blockchain, cryptocurrencies and AI. With more than 20 years’ leadership experience at leading international law firms in Germany, he advises fintech companies, banks, investment managers and corporates on digital transformation, financial regulation, tokenisation, structured finance and M&A transactions. In 2020, he became founding and managing partner for the DACH region at gunnercooke, launching the firm’s first international office. His recent work includes MiCAR token projects, real-world asset tokenisation and crypto payment systems. Wolfgang has been recognised consistently by Best Lawyers Germany and received industry awards globally.

Dr. Wolfgang Richter is a finance lawyer and economist specialising in fintech, blockchain, cryptocurrencies and AI. With more than 20 years’ leadership experience at leading international law firms in Germany, he advises fintech companies, banks, investment managers and corporates on digital transformation, financial regulation, tokenisation, structured finance and M&A transactions. In 2020, he became founding and managing partner for the DACH region at gunnercooke, launching the firm’s first international office. His recent work includes MiCAR token projects, real-world asset tokenisation an...

Publications

Blockchain & Cryptoassets Law Guide

Author of the European Union - Market Insights and Germany chapters in the Blockchain & Cryptoassets Law Guide , published 5 October 2026 .