“Woldemar Häring brings an impressive clarity and strategic foresight to his work, particularly in M&A transactions and banking regulatory matters”
Biography
Woldemar specializes in supervisory law and advises clients on the full range of regulatory matters. Woldemar regularly advises clients on FIG M&A transactions and manages ownership control procedures with BaFin and the ECB. He helps clients navigate the regulatory landscape and implement regulatory requirements across various lines. With extensive expertise in CRD/CRR/KWG, PSD/ZAG, IFD/WpIG, MiFID/MiFIR/WpHG, MiCAR/KMAG/eWpG, AMLD/GwG and internal processes of regulated entities, Woldemar provides comprehensive regulatory guidance and helps clients navigate complex legal requirements and optimize their business practices. He frequently advices clients in the context of special audits.
Before joining White & Case, Woldemar worked for several years at another international law firm, advising international clients on regulatory matters. Previously. he served as a senior expert advisor at the German regulator BaFin and participated in various EBA and ESMA working groups. Woldemar delivers actionable guidance to senior executives on shaping regulatory strategy and managing interactions with regulators.
In 2025, Woldemar has been recognized as the Next Generation Partner of the Year in Germany by The Legal 500.
Experience
Bitpanda
Advice on various MiCAR-related matters
Trade Republic
Advice on MiFAD and MiFAR related matters
ING-DiBa
Ongoing advice on regulatory matters, including banking products and payment services
ABN AMRO Bank N.V.
Advised ABN AMRO Bank N.V. (ABN AMRO) on regulatory matters in the context of the acquisition of Hauck Aufhäuser Lampe Privatbank AG, including the regulatory clearance with BaFin and the ECB
Goldman Sachs
Support on regulatory matters in connection with the acquisition of holding in two Germany regulated entities
Teylor AG
Advised the Swiss-headquartered digital lending platform Teylor on the acquisition of the business operations of its competitor Creditshelf AG including Creditshelf Solutions GmbH
Intrum AB
Advice on licensing process under KrZwMG
RBC Capital
Advice on IFR and MiFID-related matters
