Banking & Finance: Regulatory | Global

Of counsel René Bösch is a longstanding leading expert in Swiss banking regulatory matters. He advises clients in the banking sector on areas such as the crafting of new legislation and its implementation.

The highly esteemed Eric Stupp is particularly popular with banks and clients from the insurance sector for advice on regulatory matters, enforcement proceedings and multinational investigations.

Sandro Abegglen is well known for his work on regulatory matters, particularly advising on inducements and market entries. He frequently assists banking clients with contentious mandates, including representing them in litigation and enforcement proceedings.

Shelby du Pasquier is renowned for advising Swiss financial institutions on a wide range of issues, including FINMA enforcement proceedings and US Department of Justice investigations.

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.

Frédérique Bensahel is renowned for her expertise in banking and finance regulatory matters, such as assisting with compliance with new regulations and licensing processes. She advises financial institutions on anti-money laundering regulations, fund issues and banking litigation.

Geneva-based Philipp Fischer regularly advises Swiss and non-Swiss financial institutions on Swiss banking, financial and data protection regulations. This includes assisting with FINMA authorisations and the launch of new financial products. He also assists lenders with financing transactions.

Stefan Kramer advises clients in the banking sector on regulatory matters, such as the development of new legislation and online mortgage platforms. His expertise extends to the regulatory elements of crypto and capital markets products.

Andrea Huber is an experienced lawyer with deep expertise in regulatory matters, assisting with the establishment of companies in Switzerland, licensing procedures and advice on AML guidelines.

Ansgar Schott is an established regulatory lawyer advising large international financial institutions on compliance with financial regulations both in and out of Switzerland, including those relating to sanctions, investment funds, derivatives and fintech licences.

Benjamin Leisinger acts for clients on a range of regulatory mandates, often related to cryptocurrency. He also advises financial organisations on regulatory capital matters and branch closures, as well as representing them in US class actions.

Bertrand Schott is trusted by multinational financial institutions seeking advice on Swiss banking regulations, with his experience ranging from market entries and product offerings to anti-money laundering compliance.

Martin Peyer is capable of advising a wide variety of financial actors, from banks to venture capital firms and startups, on Swiss licensing processes and AML regulations. He also handles financial transactions such as the structuring of acquisitions and portfolio transfers.

Olivier Favre is well reputed for his ability to handle financial regulatory mandates, including compliance with Swiss regulations, product offering approvals and interactions with financial regulators.

Peter Hsu mainly advises banks and clients in the insurance sector on regulatory matters, such as licensing applications to FINMA. He also assists financial sector clients with M&A and capital markets transactions.

Vaïk Müller heads the banking and finance department at CMS. He regularly advises banks and asset managers on regulatory requirements, including those relating to the launch of new products, compliance with AML guidelines and funds-related mandates.