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Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

Caroline Clemetson

Geneva, Switzerland

Global Guide 2022

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Investment Funds - Switzerland

Band 2

Caroline Clemetson of Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd wins plaudits from sources for her experience in dealing with the Swiss funds regulator. She also advises on fund restructuring and distribution questions. Impressed clients note that she is "extremely business-driven, to the point, and no-nonsense," adding that "she knows the business and regulations inside out."

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Practice Areas

Banking and Finance; Investment Management; Investment Funds; Financial Products; Corporate & Commercial; Private Equity/Venture Capital; Blockchain Technologies & FinTech.

Career

Universities of Lausanne and Zurich, Law degree (2001). Swiss bar (2003). Columbia University, LL.M. (2006). Head of Investment Products and Distribution Department, FINMA (2006–2014). Partner, Schellenberg Wittmer (since 2014) and member of the Management Committee (since 2019).

Professional Memberships

SIX Swiss Exchange. Member of the Specialist Committee Legal & Compliance of the Swiss Funds and Asset Management Association (SFAMA).

Publications

Recent publications: New Swiss ‘FinTech licence’; Code des obligations II (CO II) - Commentaire romand; The regulation of FinTech ﬁrms in Switzerland.