Investment Funds
Europe Guide 2024 : Switzerland
Band 4
About
Provided by Pestalozzi
Pestalozzi has an extensive practice in investment funds. In particular, Pestalozzi advises on:
- Swiss and foreign sponsors in the structuring and setting-up of Swiss and foreign investment funds and asset managers as well as on licensing applications and contact with the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA);
- Swiss and foreign asset managers and investment funds on ongoing regulatory, legal and tax requirements;
- Swiss and foreign investment funds and asset managers in (cross-border) marketing investment funds in/into or out of Switzerland;
- Swiss and foreign asset managers in transactional issues, particularly investment and divestment of assets;
- Listing of Swiss and foreign ETFs and other ETPs on exchanges in Switzerland;
- Fund financing;
- Mergers and sales and purchases of asset managers;
- Assistance to several asset managers and their fund products to change their strategies to ESG.
8 Pestalozzi lawyers are fully recognized by SIX Exchange Regulation to submit listing applications for any type of securities including investment funds and exchange-traded products (ETPs), in particular ETFs, on the SIX Swiss Exchange.
Chambers Review
Pestalozzi joins the rankings this year with strong market feedback and an impressive client list made up of important asset management companies. The law firm draws upon its expertise to assist clients with the establishment of funds, including licensing, registration and distribution issues. The team is equally adept at handling regulatory and compliance mandates before Swiss regulators such as FINMA.
Work Highlights
- Pestalozzi advised Vicenda on the licensing application and setting up of a new fund.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Pestalozzi is my go-to law firm for funds and regulatory advice. The team understands the legal and commercial considerations."
"The dialogue and input we have received has been on a sound, practical level and hence commercially implementable."
"The Pestalozzi lawyers are deep and experienced, at both partner and associate levels."
"The Pestalozzi team are very hands-on and commercially minded. They proactively steer processes, which enables the implementation of bespoke solutions."
"Pestalozzi is my go-to law firm for funds and regulatory advice. The team understands the legal and commercial considerations."
"The dialogue and input we have received has been on a sound, practical level and hence commercially implementable."
"The Pestalozzi lawyers are deep and experienced, at both partner and associate levels."
"The Pestalozzi team are very hands-on and commercially minded. They proactively steer processes, which enables the implementation of bespoke solutions."
Notable Practitioners
Andrea Huber is a new addition to the rankings this year. She boasts expertise in setting up funds for asset management companies, as well as licensing and distribution matters. She is also at ease handling regulatory questions.
"Andrea Huber is really smart, good with clients and a pleasure to deal with."
"Andrea Huber gives commercial, nuanced advice and delivers a high-quality product."
"Andrea Huber is very dedicated, highly constructive and really knows the market."
Oliver Widmer acts for clients from the financial sector on the establishment of funds, particularly ESG-focused funds. He also assists with licensing, regulatory issues and marketing matters.
"Oliver Widmer is highly commercially focused with a very good understanding of the client's needs."
"Oliver Widmer is great to work with."
