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Lenz & Staehelin is best known for its regulatory and tax work in relation to the structuring and distribution of collective investment schemes in or from Switzerland as well as the structuring and registration of any type of regulated entity in the funds sector (asset managers, distributors, SICAVs, limited partnerships as well as representatives of foreign funds). Its well-connected contacts within the Swiss industry and the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) are one of the key elements of its reputation in investments funds sector.

Lenz & Staehelin is also well known for its significant applications within the context of expert groups appointed by the Swiss Government, or by Swiss regulatory bodies, with the mission to shape the new Swiss regulatory framework in financial matters in particular as regards collective investment schemes. As such, Lenz & Staehelin had played a leading role in the context of the most recent regulatory and legal evolution as regards investment funds, as well as regards ETF.

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Investment Funds - Switzerland

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What the Team is Known For

Lenz & Staehelin offers a stellar practice advising Swiss and international financial sector clients, including asset managers and banks. The law firm acts on a broad range of fund types, such as pension funds, ETFs and UCIT funds. Lenz & Staehelin offers notable strength in regulatory matters relating to collective investment schemes. The law firm also handles the creation and registration of regulated entities in the funds sector. Lenz & Staehelin offers additional expertise in the reorganisation of funds and the development of ESG criteria.

Work Highlights

  • Lenz & Staehelin assisted FundPartner Solutions with the formation and structuring of L-QIFs.

Strengths

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Team members are approachable and pragmatic. They demonstrate business acumen and a great understanding of the complex structure of our institution.

Investment Funds respondent
Global

We appreciate Lenz & Staehelin's reactivity and common-sense advice that is tailored to the recipient.

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There is an excellent diversification of expertise and experience within the team, which allows Lenz & Staehelin to approach complex matters from different angles.

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Lenz & Staehelin has strong knowledge in all aspects of fund formation and legal fund structures. It provides an outstanding service with short response times and highly valuable inputs.

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Lenz & Staehelin is always on top of the latest developments and has extensive industry knowledge.

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Notable Practitioners

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François Rayroux
François Rayroux
Head of Investment Funds
Star Individuals

Market-leading lawyer François Rayroux is highly esteemed by international asset managers for his work on regulatory topics, such as FINMA registrations and licensing applications. He has particular experience in pension funds and ESG criteria.

He has a deep understanding and is very responsive and dependable. He is always happy to answer follow-up questions.

He has extremely broad knowledge and experience in the field of fund formation and is well connected to authorities and regulators, with a great understanding of the business aspects.

François Rayroux is the expert in all fund-related matters.

François Rayroux is an exceptional partner. He is super responsive with a deep understanding of asset management in the Swiss market.

In my opinion, François Rayroux is the best expert in the area of funds and asset management in Switzerland.

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Olivier Stahler
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Olivier Stahler
Head of Investment Funds
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Band 2

Olivier Stahler is a popular choice with asset managers for advice on Swiss financial regulations. He also assists with licensing and regulatory authorisations, as well as the registration of UCITS funds.

Olivier Stahler has been excellent and very coordinated for us.

He has a tremendous combination of legal knowledge and commercial experience, together with tremendous insight into the vagaries of the Swiss regulatory system.

Olivier Stahler is very attentive and easy to get hold of. He gives timely and clear advice.

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Laurence Vogt Scholler
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Laurence Vogt Scholler
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Band 3

Laurence Vogt Scholler assists asset managers with regulatory issues, including FINMA registrations and licensing. She also advises clients on ESG criteria as part of investment strategies, as well as matters related to ETFs and L-QIFs.

She combines outstanding legal knowledge with a pragmatic approach and provides clear solutions to complex matters.

Laurence Vogt Scholler is very experienced in all fund aspects.

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Ranked Lawyers at
Lenz & Staehelin

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Switzerland

Investment Funds
François Rayroux
François Rayroux
Head of Investment Funds
Star Individuals
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Olivier Stahler
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Olivier Stahler
Head of Investment Funds
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Laurence Vogt Scholler
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Laurence Vogt Scholler
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Band 3
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Members

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Fedor Poskriakov

François Rayroux

François Rayroux

Head of Department

Marcel Tranchet

Olivier Stahler

Olivier Stahler

Head of Department

Patrick Hünerwadel

Patrick Schleiffer

Head of Department

Shelby R. du Pasquier

Valérie Menoud

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