LAWYER PROFILE

Oliver Widmer

Europe 2026

Pestalozzi

Ranked in 3 practice areas

Banking & Finance

Switzerland

15 years ranked

Investment Funds

Switzerland

12 years ranked

Capital Markets

Switzerland

12 years ranked

Contributions and articles

1 Global Practice Guides

About

Provided by Pestalozzi

Practice Areas

Practice in banking, finance and capital markets in regulatory (including FinTech and crypto/blockchain matters) and transactional matters. Further areas of work include private equity, trust, foundation and estate planning matters. Advises domestic and international banks, financial institutions, wealth management service providers and high net worth individuals as well as borrowers and capital markets' issues. Additionally, Oliver Widmer is an authorised issuer’s representative at the SIX Swiss Exchange.

Career

University of Zurich (lic. iur., 1998). Bar Admission (2000). Joined Pestalozzi (2001). London School of Economics and Political Science (M.Sc., Law and Accounting, 2002). Partner at Pestalozzi (2009). Head of Financial Services and Co-Lead Private Clients Practice Group.

Professional Memberships

International Bar Association (IBA), Swiss and Zurich Bar Association, Law Society of England & Wales, Society for Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP), member of the admission board and the regulatory board of BX Swiss

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Banking & Finance - Switzerland

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Oliver Widmer acts for borrowers, banks and private lenders on a range of finance matters, including cross-border revolving facility agreements and refinancings. He additionally advises banks on regulatory mandates.

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Investment Funds - Switzerland

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Oliver Widmer acts for clients from the financial sector on the establishment of funds, particularly ESG-focused funds, L-QIFs and ETFs. He also assists with licensings, regulatory issues and marketing matters.

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Capital Markets - Switzerland

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Oliver Widmer acts for domestic and multinational clients on bond issuances and the renewal of EMTN programmes. He offers additional experience in matters involving securitisation and derivatives.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Oliver Widmer is very responsive, professional and easy to work with. He is also quick to support us, understands our needs quickly and delivers excellent work.
Banking & FinanceChambers European Guide
What sets Oliver apart from his peers is his ability to combine top-tier legal knowledge with a highly commercial, solution-oriented approach.
Investment FundsChambers European Guide
Oliver Widmer makes himself available whenever required for complex matters.
Investment FundsChambers European Guide
Oliver Widmer is a skilled and nimble lawyer and a good listener. Our collaboration with him was very pleasant.
Investment FundsChambers European Guide
Oliver Widmer is widely respected for his deep expertise in investment funds.
Investment FundsChambers European Guide
Oliver Widmer is unflappable under pressure and consistently delivers excellent advice. His advice is always pragmatic and the business loves him.
Capital MarketsChambers European Guide