Provided by Baker McKenzie
Our team offers a full range of Investment Funds advice in Switzerland. Our practice group is particularly well-known for advising (i) high profile Swiss and international clients in the financial industry, including some of the largest Swiss or international banks, asset managers, and other financial institutions, and (ii) promoters and/or funds (notably listed and unlisted investment companies and investment foundations) in real estate.
The focus of our investment funds team is on real estate and infrastructure investments by investment funds and pension funds and the issuance of fund units and fund-like products, such as structured products. We have been considered one of the leading Swiss law firms in these areas for many years.
With offices in Zurich and Geneva, Baker McKenzie is the only global law firm with an extensive presence in Switzerland. Many international asset managers choose Baker McKenzie because we are the only firm that can handle cross-border matters at the highest level of quality.
Please visit bakermckenzie.com to learn more about our practice.
Provided by Chambers
Baker McKenzie leverages its experience in the market to assist investment managers and financial institutions with the establishment of investment foundations, structured products, ETPs and real estate funds. Clients also turn to the team for its expertise in relation to the distribution of funds, regulatory issues and ESG requirements.
Baker McKenzie advised Fundamenta Group Investment Foundation on regulatory and transactional issues concerning its investment group that focuses on real estate development projects.
Provided by Chambers
Baker McKenzie takes the time to understand the nuances of our business and addresses each question or issue with our unique circumstances in mind.
The team knows how to implement regulatory projects in a tactical and successful manner. The lawyers negotiate skilfully and help us to recognise and avoid problems early on.
Baker McKenzie is characterised by the fact that it can grasp complex international issues and problems very quickly and efficiently identify possible solutions.
Baker McKenzie understands the nuances of our business and helps us to focus resources on the most impactful areas.
The lawyers are knowledgeable, efficient and client-friendly.
Baker McKenzie takes the time to understand the nuances of our business and addresses each question or issue with our unique circumstances in mind.
The team knows how to implement regulatory projects in a tactical and successful manner. The lawyers negotiate skilfully and help us to recognise and avoid problems early on.
Baker McKenzie is characterised by the fact that it can grasp complex international issues and problems very quickly and efficiently identify possible solutions.
Baker McKenzie understands the nuances of our business and helps us to focus resources on the most impactful areas.
The lawyers are knowledgeable, efficient and client-friendly.
Provided by Chambers
Ansgar Schott offers considerable experience in regulatory matters, including FINMA approvals, marketing requirements and fund distribution issues. He frequently advises in relation to real estate and pension funds.
He negotiates skilfully and helps us to recognise and avoid problems early on.
Ansgar knows the financial markets and asset management in particular very well. He is able to understand and react to complex situations very quickly.
His hands-on approach and his extraordinary ability to put himself in our shoes and coordinate his work internationally are outstanding.
Ansgar Schott takes the time to understand our business and goals in order to tailor services to meet these goals in the most efficient manner. He is responsive and a pleasure to work with.
He is distinguished by his rapid reaction skills and his ability to grasp even complex issues quickly and efficiently.
