// Professional Background
About Sophie
Sophie Weber leads Crypto License Europe's Switzerland practice. Switzerland operates its own regulatory framework outside MiCA — under FINMA supervision with FinSA, FinIA, and AMLA — and is one of the world's most respected jurisdictions for crypto and blockchain businesses. Sophie's decade of FINMA engagement and Swiss financial law expertise make her the primary resource for clients targeting Switzerland or looking to combine Swiss and EU licensing.
Sophie joined Crypto License Europe in 2019 after roles at EY Switzerland and a Zurich-based financial regulatory law firm. Her background in Swiss banking law, the Zug crypto valley ecosystem, and cross-border Swiss-EU structuring makes her particularly effective for global crypto businesses seeking both Swiss legitimacy and EU market access.
Career History
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2012–2014
Junior Consultant, EY Switzerland (Financial Services Advisory), ZurichFinancial services advisory, FINMA licensing, and regulatory compliance for Swiss financial institutions.
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2014–2019
Associate, Homburger, Zurich (Banking & Finance)Banking law, FINMA authorization, Swiss financial regulation, and crypto asset advisory.
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2019–present
Senior Crypto Licensing Consultant, Crypto License Europe (remote, Zurich)Leading Switzerland practice. FINMA authorization, Swiss FinSA/FinIA/AMLA compliance, Swiss-EU dual licensing.
Education
Sophie Weber holds an LL.M. from University of Zurich, Faculty of Law, specialising in EU financial services regulation and corporate law. She is fluent in German, French, English, and Italian, and holds a Master's in Banking Law from the University of Zurich.
