About

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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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Capital Markets - Switzerland

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What the Team is Known For

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.

Work Highlights

  • Schellenberg Wittmer advised BNP Paribas on the placement of Equinix's second Swiss bond issuance.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Olivier Favre
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Olivier Favre
3
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Olivier Favre frequently assists clients with capital markets regulatory matters, particularly involving derivatives. He also advises clients on issuances and updates to programmes.

It was very easy to work with Olivier Favre because he has a lot of knowledge.

He has an exceptional understanding of the derivatives market and the related standards, laws and regulations in Switzerland, but also in Europe.

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.

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Olivier Favre
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Olivier Favre
3
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Members

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Anita Schläpfer

Christoph Vonlanthen

Grégoire Tribolet

Grégoire Wuest

Lorenzo Olgiati

Lorenzo Olgiati

Head of Department

Pascal Hubli

Philippe Borens

Head of Department

Tarek Houdrouge

Head of Department