Blockchain versus financial regulations: bridging the gap between innovation and law.
Anne-Grace Kleczewski* began her legal career in Belgium, specialising in financial regulations, mergers and acquisitions. During her doctoral studies, she delved into new technologies and the cryptocurrency sector. With a comprehensive understanding of both technical and regulatory aspects, she now works as a legal advisor in Switzerland — a pioneering nation for cryptocurrencies.
Her expertise spans decentralised finance protocols, various types of DAOs, and Layer 1 and Layer 2 projects. Anne-Grace ensures that these projects comply with Swiss and European legal standards, even in their early development stages. She remains pragmatic, taking into account business necessities at all times.
*not yet registered with the bar
| 2020 | Summer School Deep Dive into Blockchain, University of Zurich |
| 2017 | Certificate of Aptitude as a Lawyer (Brussels Bar Association) |
| 2017 - today | PhD – Université Catholique de Louvain (Belgium) |
| 2012 - 2014 | Master in Law - Université Libre de Bruxelles (Belgium) |
| 2013 | Freie Universität Berlin (Germany – Erasmus) |
| 2009 - 2012 | Bachelor in Law - Université Saint-Louis Bruxelles (Belgium) |
German, English, French, Polish, Dutch
| since 2024 | Legal Associate at MME |
| since 2023 | Co-founder and Chief Legal Officer of a DeFi Project |
| 2021 - 2023 | Senior Legal Counsel at the crypto department of a Swiss Law firm |
| 2020 - 2022 | Expert of Benelux Jurisdictions at the Swiss Institute of Comparative Law |
| 2016 - 2018 | Teaching Assistant for Contract Law at a Belgian University |
| 2014 - 2016 | Junior Legal Associate at a major law firm in Brussels |
| 2013 | Summer Internships in major law firms in Brussels |