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Joane Etienne

Global 2026

Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

Ranked in 1 practice area

Investment Funds

Switzerland

2 years ranked

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Practice Areas

Banking & Finance / Financial Services / Blockchain-Technologies & FinTech / ESG / Insurance / Capital Markets

Joane Etienne is a Counsel in our Banking & Finance Group. Her main areas of practice are asset management and collective investment schemes, financial market regulations, anti-money laundering, sustainable finance and corporate law. Based in Geneva and Zurich, she advises clients on structuring their business, implementing and complying with financial market regulations, setting up funds and distribution structures, financing transactions, investment projects as well as automatic exchange of information and FATCA.

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Chambers Global Guide

Investment Funds - Switzerland

Up and Coming

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Joane Etienne notably advises asset management companies on the legal, regulatory and transactional aspects of Swiss funds, including associated FINMA approvals. She also assists with licensing and fund distribution projects.

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Joane Etienne has proved to be a great asset in supporting and providing advice to our business. She is always available and goes above and beyond on service provision.
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Even in the most difficult situations, Joane is always positive, proactive and wise. She is very efficient and it is always a pleasure to interact with her.
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Joane Etienne is always there for you with a very strong legal background.
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What distinguishes Joane Etienne is the combination of extraordinary responsiveness and deep legal and commercial insight. Her replies are consistently fast, proactive and always on point.
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Beyond her legal expertise, Joane brings a strong commercial perspective, shaped by a clear understanding of the financial services industry and the regulatory landscape.
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