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Baker McKenzie’s Investment Funds practice in Switzerland is particularly well-known for advising 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 promoters and/or funds (notably listed and unlisted investment companies and investment foundations) in the area of 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. 

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Investment Funds - Switzerland

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

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.

Work Highlights

  • Baker McKenzie advised Fundamenta Group Investment Foundation on regulatory and transactional issues concerning its investment group that focuses on real estate development projects.

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Notable Practitioners

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Ansgar Schott
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Ansgar Schott
3
Band 3

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.

Ansgar knows the financial markets and asset management in particular very well. He is able to understand and react to complex situations very quickly.

He is distinguished by his rapid reaction skills and his ability to grasp even complex issues quickly and efficiently.

He negotiates skilfully and helps us to recognise and avoid problems early on.

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.

His hands-on approach and his extraordinary ability to put himself in our shoes and coordinate his work internationally are outstanding.

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Investment Funds

Ansgar Schott
3
Ansgar Schott
3
Band 3

Members

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Alexander Wyss

Head of Department

Ansgar Schott

Head of Department