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Our Banking & Finance Group comprises more than 20 qualified Swiss lawyers with an in-depth understanding of the regulatory environment of all types of financial institutions and the domestic and international financial markets. Many of the practice lawyers have gained in-house experience while working for banks, asset managers, regulators and international law firms. Our experience and expertise, together with the size of our team, enable us to provide top quality and tailor-made advice concerning finance transactions and regulatory issues of every type.
We act regularly on behalf of Swiss and foreign banks and other financial institutions, such as investment firms, insurance companies, fund management companies and asset managers, across a broad range of regulatory matters, including:
On the transactional side, we advise clients on a broad range of finance transactions, such as:
21.10.2024
Switzerland has not yet introduced an AI-specific regulatory framework. Financial institutions utilizing AI must comply with the general legal framework and FINMA’s supervisory expectations.
08.10.2024
Schellenberg Wittmer acted as lead counsel for ATP adhesive systems AG in connection with the amendment of its existing senior multicurrency term and revolving credit facilities agreement concluded …
07.10.2024
Schellenberg Wittmer advised SIX Swiss Exchange-listed ams-OSRAM AG, a global leader in intelligent sensors and emitters, on the sale of its Passive Optical Components Assets to Focuslight Technologies …
The group and leading practitioners are highly ranked and recognised among leading law firms in global directories and publications:
