About

Provided by Niederer Kraft Frey

Banking and Finance law has always been at the heart of NKF’s practice. We advise Swiss and international financial institutions, insurance companies and other financial service providers, government institutions and investors on national and international transactions, innovative structuring processes and all kinds of financial regulatory matters.

NKF’s Banking, Finance & Regulatory team represents all kinds of financial services providers around the globe, their clients and investors in cutting-edge finance transactions, financial services regulatory and compliance matters, enforcement proceedings and government investigations. We handle licensing matters, draft the documentation, provide advice on the introduction of new products,  and structure and implement investment funds and other financial products. We have a highly experienced team of lawyers who are dedicated to assisting clients in navigating the regulatory, tax and business issues surrounding the FinTech space.

We offer commercially relevant and highly efficient advice, enabling our clients to anticipate issues, manage risk and succeed in their endeavours. Our clients benefit from our in-depth understanding of the financial sector and our continuous efforts to shape the market through our representation in legislative commissions, self-regulatory organisations and working groups advising the Swiss regulatory authorities.

Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance - Switzerland

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Niederer Kraft Frey has an excellent reputation for advising domestic and international clients on acquisition financing, revolving credit agreements and syndicated lending. The team also focuses on the refinancing of bank mortgages and restructurings. Much of the law firm's work has cross-border elements. The team also has experience in regulatory mandates, including representing clients in contentious matters before FINMA or cantonal authorities.

Work Highlights

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  • Niederer Kraft Frey advised a banking syndicate, including UBS, on a USD3.65 billion term and revolving credit facilities agreement for Galderma.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Sandro Abegglen
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Sandro Abegglen
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Band 1
Sandro Abegglen is well known for his work on regulatory matters, particularly advising on inducements. He frequently assists banking clients with contentious mandates, including representing them in litigation and enforcement proceedings.

Sandro Abegglen is competent, practical, customer-oriented, fast and reliable.

Sandro Abegglen's outstanding point is his strength and expertise in banking topics, which makes him very valuable. He is a leading expert in banking law.

Sandro Abegglen, in terms of regulatory law, is one of the leading lawyers.

Marco Häusermann
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Marco Häusermann
3
Band 3
Marco Häusermann works on financing transactions, including revolving credit financing. He further handles acquisition finance and financial restructurings.

Marco Häusermann is an outstanding individual with a strong team.

Philip Spoerlé
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Philip Spoerlé
4
Band 4

Philip Spoerlé frequently assists financial institutions with corporate loans, acquisition financings and refinancings. He also has experience in high-value, cross-border revolving credit facilities.

Philip Spoerlé's particular strengths that stood out were his dedication, his problem-solving skills and ability to formulate and seamlessly execute strategies, as well as his calm communication.

Philip Spoerlé contributed considerable expertise to our matter.

Philip Spoerlé was a great support for our project; I can definitely recommend him.

Philip Spoerlé is an excellent lawyer with outstanding skills.

His broad experience and knowledge ensure that his advice is very consistent, relevant and on point. He is always willing to help and troubleshoot all issues.

Ranked Lawyers at
Niederer Kraft Frey

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Switzerland

Banking & Finance

Marco Häusermann
3
Marco Häusermann
3
Band 3
Philip Spoerlé
4
Philip Spoerlé
4
Band 4
Banking & Finance: Regulatory

Sandro Abegglen
1
Sandro Abegglen
1
Band 1

Members

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Bertrand G. Schott

François Bianchi

Head of Department

Philipp Candreia

Sandro Abegglen

Sandro Abegglen

Head of Department

Thomas A. Frick