LawLab – Fintech & AI

The LawLab – Fintech & AI was founded on 1 November 2021 and is designed to address legal questions on the regulation of technological changes in financial services due to digital transformation (fintech) as well as on the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI). An interdisciplinary approach is a characteristic feature. The LawLab – Fintech & AI is closely tied to the SAFE Policy Center and headed by Katja Langenbucher, Professor of Civil Law, Commercial Law, and Banking Law at the House of Finance of Goethe University Frankfurt, as SAFE Bridge Professor.

At its core, the LawLab – Fintech & AI serves as platform for scientific workshops in exchange with other international universities, thus covering not only the German market for fintech and AI. In addition, frequent event formats incorporate experiences from politics and regulatory practice.

Blog post on “AI Gatekeepers”

On 29 June 2026, the Oxford Business Law Blog (OBLB) published a post by Prof. Dr. Katja Langenbucher on the topic of “AI Gatekeepers.” Langenbucher analyses the role of intermediaries in assessing companies’ AI compliance. She argues against transferring the strict gatekeeper liability from financial markets and instead advocates for a targeted transparency and governance regime.

Digital Release of "The Oxford Handbook of Law and Management"

The digital edition of the Oxford Handbook of Law and Management has been published, featuring a contribution by Prof. Dr. Katja Langenbucher with the chapter “Groupthink and the Law: Shaping, Nudging, Enabling.” The interdisciplinary volume explores the intersection of law and corporate management. It highlights how legal instruments can influence and shape corporate decision-making processes.

Appointment as Fellow Academic Member of the European Banking Institute (EBI)

Prof. Dr. Katja Langenbucher has been appointed Fellow Academic Member by the Supervisory Board of the European Banking Institute (EBI). Through this appointment, she joins the EBI’s distinguished academic network, a leading interdisciplinary center for research on European banking and financial market regulation. 

Expert comment by Prof. Katja Langenbucher in Courthouse News Service

Prof. Katja Langenbucher was quoted by Courthouse News Service on a recent European Court of Justice ruling addressing the intersection of freedom of expression and data protection. She highlights the significance of the judgment for media reporting and public access to information across the EU.

Featured in ARTE Documentary Series “Money”

Katja Langenbucher participates in the ARTE documentary series Money, which explores the role of money in modern society and the global financial system. She is among the experts featured in several episodes, including Episode 9. The series brings together international scholars and practitioners to discuss key economic and financial developments from interdisciplinary perspectives.

Visiting Professorship Verena Meyer (University of Zurich) 

From 01 August to 20 December 2026, Katja Langenbucher will hold the Verena Meyer Visiting Professorship at the Faculty of Law of the University of Zurich (UZH). Through this program, the university leadership specifically invites outstanding female scholars to serve as role models for early-career researchers.

Journal Articles (78)
Insider Trading in Crypto Asssets – Back to first principles? Fordham Journal of Corporate & Financial Law 31 (2026)

with Howell Jackson
The Regulation of Technological Innovation in Financial Services: A Comparative Approach with Respect to Digital Assets and Artificial Intelligence, Law and Contemporary Problems 2026, 88(2), 77

with Kevin Bauer
Corporate Communication, Agentic AI, and Prompt Injections, In: Oxford Intersections: AI in Society

Explainable AI as a Component of Building Trust, The Case of Regulating Creditscoring, ZEVEDI DigiGov 2025, 189