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VISCHER

Banking & Finance

Europe Guide 2026 : Switzerland

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VISCHER

About

Provided by VISCHER

As one of the leading practice groups for banking and finance in Switzerland, VISCHER advises clients on all legal and regulatory matters in both domestic and international contexts. With long-standing experience, specialist knowledge and constant contact with the competent supervisory authorities, VISCHER's experienced team can help clients navigate all their legal issues with an efficient, solution-oriented approach.

VISCHER's clients include Swiss and foreign banks (commercial, investment and classic private banks), insurance companies, securities dealers, investment funds, private and institutional investors as well as asset managers.

Industries (15)

  • Aviation
  • Banking
  • Banks
  • Consumer Goods
  • Energy
  • FinTech
  • Financial institutions
  • Financial Services
  • Industrials and Manufacturing
  • Insurance
  • Investment management
  • Life Sciences/Biotech/Pharmaceutical
  • Oil and Gas
  • Technology and Telecommunications
  • Transport

Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance - Switzerland

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

VISCHER advises on acquisition and growth finance, fund finance and refinancing matters. Team members are particularly active for Swiss, US and other international investment firms and debt fund lenders as well as borrowers from the healthcare and life sciences sector. The law firm also has expertise in advising banks and insurance companies on regulatory and banking secrecy compliance matters, including in novel areas such as tokenisation, and additionally acts in banking litigation.

Notable practitioners

Adrian Dörig is a key contact for clients.

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Work Highlights

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  • VISCHER advised Kick Fund on a range of regulatory matters, including a change in its organisational structure and interactions with the Swiss FINMA.

Strengths

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  • The VISCHER team are very efficient, always reachable and easy to work with.

    Banking & Finance respondentEurope

  • I was particularly struck by the team's willingness to go beyond standard forms to provide a bespoke opinion and the very clear, robust advice that we required.

    Banking & Finance respondentEurope

  • VISCHER's service is characterised by good accessibility, fast response times, extensive experience in reviewing contracts, a pragmatic approach and active advice.

    Banking & Finance respondentEurope

  • Their responsiveness is unparalleled and combined with clear, unambiguous advice.

    Banking & Finance respondentEurope

Members

Provided by VISCHER

  • Adrian Dörig

    Head of Department

  • Sandro Bernet

  • Gian-Andrea Caprez

  • Benedict F. Christ

  • Felix W. Egli

  • Jana Essebier

  • Carina Fröhli

  • Stefan Grieder

  • Ria Gurtner

  • Christian Gutzwiller

  • Seraina Jenny-Tsering

  • Rebekka Keller

  • Peter Kühn

  • Ruben Masar

  • Balthasar Müller

  • Roland M. Müller

  • Vincent S. Reardon

  • Maximilian Riegel

  • Cédric Saladin

  • Christian Schneiter

  • Matthias Staehelin

  • Nadia Tarolli Schmidt

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