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Provided by Kellerhals Carrard

Kellerhals Carrard has a huge asset management team with long standing expertise in the structuring and offering of Swiss and foreign investment funds and other financial instruments and in the incorporation and licensing of service providers in the fund area such as fund management companies, asset managers, custodians, distributors and placement agents. The team comprises several members each with more than 15 years of experience in the asset management area, is deeply involved in the regulatory work provided by AMAS (Asset Management Association Switzerland) and other industry organisations and is, thus, abreast of the legal developments in Switzerland, in the European Union and other jurisdictions.

Clients typically are banks, fund management companies / administrators, custodians, asset managers and distributors both on the national and international level. They cover in all kinds of asset classes such securities funds, real estate funds, ETFs, hedge funds, private equity funds, infrastructure funds and others.

Chambers Review

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Investment Funds - Switzerland

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Kellerhals Carrard has a notable team with particular strength in acting for domestic and international clients on the structuring, registration, listing and distribution of funds. The law firm is sought after for Swiss regulatory advice for fund platforms from Ireland and Luxembourg. Kellerhals Carrard represents asset managers, hedge funds and banks, and assists with a range of funds, such as pension funds, exchange-traded funds and venture capital funds. The law firm also handles tax questions relating to investment funds.

Work Highlights

  • Kellerhals Carrard assisted Man Group with the structuring of funds across multiple jurisdictions, as well as subsequent FINMA registration procedures.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Dominik Oberholzer
1
Dominik Oberholzer
Head of Investment Funds
1
Band 1

Dominik Oberholzer is well-versed in matters relating to the regulatory requirements for funds and fund managers. He regularly appears before the Swiss regulators seeking registration for funds and is further experienced in advising on collective investment schemes and fund distribution matters.

We have always felt that he has very strong legal knowledge and expertise in Swiss financial markets, financial regulations and the fund industry.

Dominik Oberholzer is a trustworthy partner with extensive subject matter knowledge and a relentless focus on delivering responsive and quality advice.

Dominik Oberholzer demonstrates strong and extraordinary expertise and commitment.

Armin Kühne
2
Armin Kühne
2
Band 2

Armin Kühne demonstrates strength in the structuring and incorporation of funds, including licensing applications before FINMA. He is retained by a number of important asset managers and banks.

Armin has very strong communication skills and an excellent ability to summarise and structure complex legal projects.

Armin Kühne is a great and extremely well-qualified expert in the area of funds and asset management.

Armin Kühne is a very experienced specialist who provides very focused and efficient cooperation.

Armin is highly professional, approachable and committed to delivering tailored support.

Armin Kühne offers very good theoretical and practical knowledge with a pragmatic approach.

Luca Bianchi
3
Luca Bianchi
3
Band 3

Luca Bianchi acts for asset managers and financial institutions on regulatory questions, as well as the structuring and registration of funds.

Luca is a very skilled senior lawyer who responds quickly and renders solution-oriented, yet risk-aware, legal advice. Our company highly appreciates his services.

Luca Bianchi is a strong professional with demonstrated expertise in the Swiss market. He is known for delivering high-quality legal and regulatory support with quick turnaround times.

Luca Bianchi is very client-focused and committed to achieving defined goals.

Ranked Lawyers at
Kellerhals Carrard

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Switzerland

Investment Funds

Dominik Oberholzer
1
Dominik Oberholzer
Head of Investment Funds
1
Band 1
Armin Kühne
2
Armin Kühne
2
Band 2
Luca Bianchi
3
Luca Bianchi
3
Band 3

Members

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Armin Kühne

Armin Kühne

Head of Department

Cindy Ung

Daniel Lengauer

Davide Ceroni

Dominik Oberholzer

Dominik Oberholzer

Head of Department

Frédéric Rochat

Henric Immink

Ivo Baumgartner

Jean-Luc Chenaux

Joséphine Marmy

Lars Schlichting

Laurent Moser

Leonardo Cereghetti

Luca Bianchi

Luca Bianchi

Head of Department

Michael Kremer

Rim Zaoui

Sarah Mostafa

Vincent Jäggi

Industries

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Banks

Financial Services

Real Estate Finance