Europe Guide 2026 : Switzerland
Ranked Individual
Provided by Niederer Kraft Frey
We offer the full range of services to Swiss and non-Swiss fund management companies, SICAVs, SICAFs, limited partnerships for collective investment and similar, as well as to asset managers of collective investment schemes, distributors or representatives of foreign collective investment schemes.
Examples of our advisory services include:
- Structuring, setting-up, and distribution of Swiss and non-Swiss (UCITS and non-UCITS) collective investment schemes, including registration with the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) and listing on the SIX Swiss Exchange (ETFs)
- Advising in all supervisory-law matters. Among other things, we are represented on the legal committee of the Swiss Funds Association, the leading industry organisation for collective investment schemes in Switzerland, which plays a decisive role in shaping the regulatory environment for collective investment schemes in cooperation with FINMA
Provided by Chambers
Niederer Kraft Frey advises investment banks and pension funds on the launch of investment foundations, product approval proceedings and licensing issues. The law firm also acts on the registration, structuring and distribution of funds. The team additionally assists fund management companies with collective investment regulatory matters.
Provided by Chambers
Niederer Kraft Frey advised Lazard Asset Management on acquiring a FINMA licence and on the distribution of investment funds in Switzerland.
Provided by Chambers
The team demonstrates genuine knowledge of international financial regulations that goes beyond theoretical understanding.
Niederer Kraft Frey consistently provides pragmatic legal advice that balances compliance requirements with our commercial objectives.
We appreciate Niederer Kraft Frey's industry insights and experience.
The Niederer Kraft Frey team has excellent business understanding and commercial awareness.
Niederer Kraft Frey combines outstanding legal expertise with strong business acumen.
Provided by Chambers
Sandro Abegglen is a popular choice for asset managers and has market-leading experience in the distribution, launch and registration of funds. He also advises clients on licensing issues and regulatory matters.
Investment Funds
Provided by Niederer Kraft Frey
Sandro Abegglen
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Practice area: Investment Funds
Location: Switzerland
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