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Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

Banking & Finance

2 ranked lawyers

Band 2

Switzerland

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What the team is known for

Schellenberg Wittmer is a high-quality practice offering comprehensive banking expertise, with particular knowledge of derivatives. The law firm advises on regulatory mandates, including the establishment of new banking services in Switzerland, the local implementation of cross-border bank restructuring and the structuring of investment funds or investment management platforms. The team is noted for its expertise in banking litigation. The lawyers' additional expertise encompasses transactions involving trade finance platforms.

Notable practitioners

Anita Schläpfer is active on a range of financing mandates, advising clients on real estate finance and acquisition financing. One market commentator reports: "We were impressed by her pragmatism and constructive attitude."

Tarek Houdrouge enters the ranking on the back of positive feedback. He advises on large-scale financial restructurings as well as regulatory matters. A satisfied client enthuses: "Tarek Houdrouge knows the banking industry very well and his input is always valuable in terms of strategy and decision-making," and adds: "He is a very hard-working and pragmatic lawyer."

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Overview

Our Banking and Finance Group comprises more than 20 qualified Swiss lawyers with an in-depth understanding of the regulatory environment of all types of financial institutions and the domestic and international financial markets. Many of the practice lawyers have gained in-house experience while working for banks, asset managers, regulators and international law firms. Our experience and expertise, together with the size of our team, enable us to provide top quality and tailor-made advice concerning finance transactions and regulatory issues of every type.

We act regularly on behalf of Swiss and foreign banks and other financial institutions, such as investment firms, insurance companies, fund management companies and asset managers, across a broad range of regulatory matters, including:

Establishment and licensing of financial institutions in Switzerland
Structuring of capital transactions for banks
Mergers and acquisitions of financial institutions

Advice and implementation of regulatory change projects
Audit mandates granted by FINMA for investigations
Assistance in enforcement proceedings and internal investigations

Syndicated loan facilities and acquisition finance
Structured finance transactions

Acquisitions and disposals of banks and client portfolios, and reorganisations in the banking sector
Asset management and investment law,
Listing of securities on SIX Swiss Exchange, several members of our team are admitted as recognised representatives
Fintech matters