DEPARTMENT PROFILE

Kellerhals Carrard

Investment Funds

4 ranked lawyers

Band 2

Switzerland

Global 2021 View ranking table

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What the team is known for

Notable team with particular strength acting for domestic and international clients on the structuring, registration, listing and distribution of funds. Sought after for Swiss regulatory advice for fund platforms from Ireland and Luxembourg. 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. Also handles tax questions relating to investment funds.

Notable practitioners

Armin Kuehne demonstrates strength in the structuring and incorporation of funds. Interviewees laud his "excellent and very business-oriented work."

Dominik Oberholzer is well versed in matters relating to the regulatory requirements for funds and fund managers. He is praised by clients for his "practical and very helpful" advice. Other sources note: "He is very serious and experienced."

Luca Bianchi joined Kellerhals Carrard from Niederer Kraft Frey in January 2021. He is a recognised figure in the market. He acts for asset managers on regulatory questions as well as the structuring of funds.

The "very skilled" Werner Schubiger assists clients with regulatory matters relating to fund structuring and formation.