Banking and Finance Lawyer in Zurich: Strategic Advisory and Litigation
A Core Practice in Banking and Finance Law
Banking and finance law stands as a central pillar of our Firm’s practice. We advise key participants in the Swiss financial center—including banking institutions, insurance companies, securities firms, and fund management companies—on their most complex legal challenges.
Our approach combines in-depth regulatory expertise with a pragmatic understanding of market dynamics.
Tailored Support for Financial Intermediaries
A Sophisticated and Demanding Client Base
Our team of banking and finance lawyers advises in particular:
- Independent asset managers and trustees
- Collective investment schemes and asset managers
- Swiss and international financial institutions
Strategic Advisory and Legal Documentation
We provide comprehensive support including:
- Regulatory compliance (compliance / FinSA / FinIA)
- Legal structuring of financial activities
- Drafting of sector-specific contractual documentation
Recognized Expertise on the Swiss Financial Market
The direct involvement of experienced partners, combined with continuous monitoring of legislative developments, positions our Firm among the leading legal advisors in Switzerland.
Regularly recognized for the precision of our analysis and the quality of our services, we handle high-value mandates with the highest level of rigor.
Strategic Vision and International Network
We build long-term relationships based on trust, delivering advice grounded in real market practice.
With strong responsiveness and a premier international network of correspondents, we are able to efficiently address complex cross-border matters.
Regulatory Advisory, FINMA and Market Authorizations
We guide financial institutions and entrepreneurs throughout the entire lifecycle of their structures—from obtaining FINMA authorization to restructuring operations and mergers & acquisitions.
Our objective is to ensure full compliance with Swiss regulatory frameworks (FinSA, FinIA) and international standards.
Structuring and Licensing of Financial Institutions
We manage authorization procedures before supervisory authorities for a wide range of entities:
- Banks and securities firms
- Asset managers and trustees (FinSA / FinIA)
- Fund management companies and managers of collective assets
- Branches and representative offices of foreign financial groups
- Insurance brokers (domestic and cross-border)
Compliance and Risk Management
Risk control lies at the core of our practice. We advise on key regulatory issues including:
- Anti-Money Laundering (AML): implementation of internal frameworks and compliance audits
- Regulatory audits and administrative proceedings
- International administrative assistance and cross-border information requests
Regulatory Litigation and FINMA Enforcement Proceedings
We act in the most sensitive matters within the financial sector, defending financial institutions and their executives in FINMA enforcement proceedings, including related criminal aspects.
Prudential and Criminal Defense
We intervene notably in:
- FINMA enforcement proceedings
- Market abuse (market manipulation, insider trading)
- White-collar crime and regulatory breaches
Investigations and Mandates of Trust
Recognized for our integrity and technical expertise, we are regularly appointed to:
- Conduct CDB investigations on behalf of the Swiss Bankers Association
- Execute official investigative mandates for cantonal and federal authorities
- Oversee remediation and compliance programs
Complex Banking and Financial Litigation
Our Firm has extensive experience in handling complex financial disputes, both domestically and internationally.
Domestic and Specialized Disputes
We act across the full spectrum of financial litigation:
- Disputes related to wealth management and financial products
- Financing and credit litigation (including trade finance)
- Crisis management, pre-litigation strategy and enforcement of guarantees
Swiss Law Expertise in International Proceedings
We are regularly instructed as counsel or Swiss law experts before leading international jurisdictions, including:
- London (High Court)
- Dubai (DIFC Courts)
- Singapore (SICC)
- Ireland (High Court)
Collective Investments and Structured Products
We advise fund promoters and managers on the structuring, compliance, and distribution of investment vehicles in Switzerland and internationally.
Fund Structuring and Authorization
Our services include:
- Formation and registration of Swiss investment funds
- Approval of foreign funds for distribution in Switzerland
- Licensing procedures (custodian bank, fund management company, asset manager – FinIA)
Distribution and Financial Product Structuring
We secure the market entry of investment solutions through:
- Advisory on structured products and complex financial instruments
- Drafting of key agreements (distribution, asset management, custody)
- Structuring of investment vehicles (SICAVs, cross-border structures)