Europe Guide 2026 : Switzerland
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Our Capital Markets Group is composed of a core group of more than 15 lawyers with in-depth knowledge of debt and equity capital markets, and the practical and technical know-how to get the deal through. Many of us have worked for Swiss or international banks or served in international law firms. Our experience and expertise, together with the size of our team, enable us to handle all types of domestic and cross-border capital market transactions, no matter how large or complex, and to provide tailor-made services to our clients.
The team has a strong expertise in capital markets transactions and extensive exposure in shaping the legal and regulatory environment in this business sector, which ensures we have the ideal blend of practical and technical know-how to act on behalf of issuers or underwriters, or as transaction counsel, in all aspects of domestic and cross-border capital markets transactions.
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Schellenberg Wittmer has an established team that acts for both issuers and banks on debt transactions, including assisting with bond issuances. The practice has notable experience in derivatives transactions, with further expertise in regulatory compliance and development. It additionally advises on capital raisings and securitisation matters.
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Schellenberg Wittmer advised BNP Paribas on the placement of Equinix's second Swiss bond issuance.
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The department boasts excellent technical knowledge beyond the Swiss legal framework, which helps it to anticipate foreign law issues.
Complex issues are resolved using a holistic approach, which also takes into account the business aspects that were not previously considered.
The team possesses broad knowledge of the market and its processes, with education and know-how of multiple jurisdictions.
Schellenberg Wittmer has an experienced team with excellent knowledge of the sector.
It is very easy to work with Schellenberg Wittmer because the team has a lot of knowledge.
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Olivier Favre has a very client-oriented approach and an excellent understanding of our needs.
Olivier Favre is an outstanding partner with deep and wide technical knowledge.
He has an exceptional understanding of the derivatives market and the related standards, laws and regulations in Switzerland, but also in Europe.
It was very easy to work with Olivier Favre because he has a lot of knowledge.
Capital Markets
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Lorenzo Olgiati
Head of Department
Anita Schläpfer
Tarek Houdrouge
Head of Department
Christoph Vonlanthen
Grégoire Wuest
Caroline Clemetson
Pascal Hubli
Philippe Borens
Head of Department
Gregoire Tribolet
Olivier Favre
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Practice area: Capital Markets
Location: Switzerland
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