Integrated approach
Our banking and financing practice in Switzerland focusses on banks, securities dealers, (re)insurers, trading venues, pension funds, asset managers, FinTech companies and other financial services providers on all regulatory and legal aspects of their business operations, organization and products. To provide our clients with the best possible solutions requires an integrated approach.
Multidisciplinary international team
Our multidisciplinary teams consist of experts who can assist our clients with all aspects of their business providing advice on regulatory and corporate issues, while taking into account the tax implications of such measures. Our Swiss team forms part of our firm wide international practice groups combining knowledge and experience in all our home markets. Therefore, we can also assist you with integrated advice on EU legislation, providing you with more than just a Swiss perspective.
How can we help
We can assist you with any type of regulatory matters in financial services law, such as support regarding licencing and compliance (including FINFRAG / FIDLEG / FINIG, AML and cross-border business), as well as financing matters.
What others say about us
IFLR1000
“Top quality work. They deliver under immense time pressure and the partner and her team members are super responsive. They also take a commercial approach when needed in order to move matters along. It is a great pleasure to work with them and Judith Raijmakers deserves a special mention, as she is a great lawyer and a pleasure to work with. She can be counted on in the most difficult situations."
"We were very happy with Loyens & Loeff's performance. They are highly responsive and knowledgeable. I would specifically stress the extremely smooth interaction between their tax and banking teams, which really made our life easier."
(2020)
FINMA granted first approval for trading of tokens
Derivative trading obligations in the LIBOR transition
Loyens & Loeff team advised the Pierre & Vacances group
Publication of revised guidelines by AMA of Switzerland
Publications
- Lea Hungerbühler explains in HFMweek why hedge fund managers need to be aware of the new regulatory developments in Switzerland: The key targets of regulatory changes in Switzerland (PDF)
Judith Raijmakers
Partner Attorney at lawJudith Raijmakers, attorney at law, is a partner in our Zurich office. She focuses on banking and finance matters including secured lending, debt (re)structuring, debt issuances and financial regulatory work.
T: +41434346700 E: [email protected]
Johanna Hädinger
Associate Attorney at lawJohanna Hädinger, attorney at law, is an associate in our Zurich office. She focusses on domestic and international dispute resolution.
T: +41434346700 E: [email protected]
Stéphanie Hagmann
Associate Attorney at lawStéphanie Hagmann, attorney-at-law, is a member of the Banking & Finance practice group in our Zurich office. She focuses on secured lending, financial restructurings and capital markets transactions.
T: +41434346700 E: [email protected]
Diana Lafita
Associate Attorney at lawDiana Lafita, attorney at law, is a member of the Banking and Finance practice group in our Zurich office. She focuses on banking, insurance and capital markets regulatory and private matters.
T: +41434346700 E: [email protected]
Sandra Zysset
Associate Attorney at lawSandra Zysset, attorney at law, is an associate in our Zurich office. She is specialised in finance transactions including acquisition finance and transportation finance, financial restructurings as well as regulatory matters.
T: +41434346700 E: [email protected]