Banking and Finance
With decades of experience servicing first class Swiss and non-Swiss banking banks and other financial institutions, as counsels and as board members of banks and members of the Swiss Bankers' Associations' code of conduct supervisory commission, we are recognized for our expertise and the quality of our services in the banking and finance industry. From insightful guidance on key regulatory and transactional matters to strong assistance on contentious matters, we are experts in all matters of banking and finance.
Regulatory
We provide expert advice on regulatory matters both in domestic and transborder transactions. We have long-established ties with the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority FINMA as well as with other authorities responsible for market regulation and supervision and industry associations. Our relationships and knowledge in this field allow us to advise clients on their toughest regulatory and strategic challenges.
Arun Chandrasekharan is the vice-secretary of the Swiss bank's code of conduct supervisory commission (Commission de surveillance des banques - CDB).
Our expertise encompasses:
- Authorizations and licensing of financial institutions (banks, securities dealers, insurance companies, investment funds)
- Regulatory and compliance, FINMA applications and clarifications (no action)
- Compliance and risk management: anti-money laundering, KYC rules, compliance, and rules of conduct
- Insolvency and reorganizations
Main Contacts: Arun Chandrasekharan, Carla Reyes
Commercial Banking and Finance
We advise clients on the structuring, negotiation and implementation of financing arrangements. We handle a wide variety of transactions from corporate lending and structured finance transactions, including syndicated lending, leveraged acquisition and buy-out finance, structured finance, projects and infrastructure finance, real estate finance, asset-based finance, recapitalizations, and commercial and industrial finance. We provide strategic guidance on selecting, structuring, and executing tailored financing solutions - whether debt, equity, or a combination of both - to align with your business goals and maximize financial efficiency. Our expertise includes:
- Secured and unsecured commercial lending transactions, including bilateral and syndicated lending transactions
- Leveraged and investment grade acquisition finance in LBOs (leveraged credit facilities, high-yield bonds, and/or mezzanine financing)
- Financial restructurings
- Project and infrastructure finance
- Trade finance
Related sectors:
Construction and Infrastructure | Financial Services | Insurance | Private Equity | Venture Capital and Start-ups
Main Contacts: Leila Hawa
Private Banking
Switzerland's reputation for excellence in wealth management requires equally sophisticated legal expertise. We provide support with structuring, drafting and negotiating contractual documentation such as:
- Discretionary asset management or advisory agreements
- Distribution and custody agreements
- Brokerage or commission contracts
- Contractual documentation
Main Contacts: Arun Chandrasekharan, Leila Hawa
Banking Transactions
We are regularly retained as trusted legal advisors in the context of acquisitions and mergers, and equity investments involving banks and financial institutions. Our team brings extensive experience in navigating complex transactions, ensuring seamless due diligence, negotiating key terms, and structuring deals to optimize value for our clients.
Related sectors:
Financial Services | Insurance | Private Equity | Venture Capital and Start-ups
Main Contacts: Arun Chandrasekharan, Leila Hawa
Banking Litigation, Regulatory Investigations and Enforcement Proceedings
Banking and financial institutions are important actors of the Swiss economy. In their daily dealings they sometimes face crisis situations and disputes that must be managed with discretion and efficiency. We have robust experience in handling such disputes whether through negotiation or litigation. We also have extensive experience in both avoidance as well as the successful handling of difficult investigations and proceedings involving supervisory and judicial authorities. Our core activities encompass:
- Civil and criminal representation of banks and other financial players
- Regulatory investigations and administrative proceedings (regulatory enforcement) before FINMA, other supervisory bodies or self-regulation bodies
- Internal investigations for our clients
Main Contacts: Arun Chandrasekharan, Carla Reyes
