LAWYER PROFILE

Benedikt Maurenbrecher

Europe 2026

Homburger

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Banking & Finance: Regulatory

Switzerland

15 years ranked

Capital Markets

Switzerland

19 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Practice focuses on financial services regulatory and civil law matters, offerings of regulatory instruments by banks, as well as capital markets and asset-based financing transactions. Regularly represents financial institutions in banking litigation, regulatory proceedings and investigations. Areas of work also include corporate matters, debt restructurings, platforms and open banking solutions.

Career

Qualified in 1992. Joined Homburger 1994. Worked in corporate finance with UBS Investment Bank 1999-2000. Became Partner in 2002 and headed the Financial Services practice 2015-2023. Co-Chair of the Banking and Finance Law Committee of the IBA in 2020/2021.

Professional Memberships

Swiss and Zurich Bar Associations; IBA.

Publications

Numerous publications on financial services regulation, bank contracts, crypto, securities and corporate law. Author in the Zurich Commentaries on the Swiss Federal Intermediated Securities Act (enforcement of collateral, 2013) and the Financial Services Act (conduct rules, 2021) and in the Basel Commentaries on the Swiss Banking Act (consolidated supervision, 2026), the Swiss Code of Obligations (loans and credits, 2025), the Swiss Financial Institutions Act (consolidated supervision, fund management companies, 2021) and the Swiss FINMA and Financial Market Infrastructure Acts (independent investigator and market abuse, 2019).

Personal

Born 1964. Graduated as lic. iur. (summa cum laude, 1989) and Dr. iur. (summa cum laude, 1994) from the University of Berne. MBA from INSEAD in Fontainebleau 1999.

Key sectors

Financial InvestorsFinancial Services

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Banking & Finance: Regulatory - Switzerland

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Benedikt Maurenbrecher is known for his expertise in advising banks on regulatory matters, drawing on his capital markets know-how. In addition, he assists with high-value financing mandates.

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Capital Markets - Switzerland

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Benedikt Maurenbrecher has a strong focus on advising Swiss banking clients on note issuances. He additionally acts for corporate clients as issuers on bond issuances.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

I greatly value the collaboration with him. He has a strong understanding of the business, is a very pleasant colleague to work with and brings both deep expertise and broad knowledge to the table.
Banking & Finance: RegulatoryChambers European Guide
Benedikt Maurenbrecher is very mindful and is the backbone of the team as our relationship manager.
Banking & Finance: RegulatoryChambers European Guide
Benedikt Maurenbrecher has been around for a very long time and has a huge level of experience.
Banking & Finance: RegulatoryChambers European Guide
Benedikt Maurenbrecher is sharply analytical and considers all the angles. His thoughtful approach gives us confidence that we are leaving no stones unturned.
Banking & Finance: RegulatoryChambers European Guide
Benedikt Maurenbrecher is sharply analytical and considers all the angles. His thoughtful approach gives us confidence that we are leaving no stones unturned.
Capital MarketsChambers European Guide