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)
L-QIF adopted unanimously by Council of States
Swiss Special Purpose Acquisition Company – FAQ
IFLR Europe 2021 Award “Debt and Equity-Linked Deal of the Year”
Loyens & Loeff Switzerland ranked in Legal 500 EMEA 2021
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: +41 43 434 67 24 M: +41 79 870 91 03 E: judith.raijmakers@loyensloeff.com
Johanna Hädinger
Associate Attorney at lawJohanna Hädinger, attorney at law, is an associate in our Zurich office. She focuses on litigation as well as banking and finance matters and restructurings.
T: +41 43 434 67 36 M: +41 79 139 75 87 E: Johanna.Haedinger@loyensloeff.com
Stéphanie Hagmann
Associate Attorney at lawStéphanie Hagmann, attorney at law, is an associate in our Zurich office. She focuses on finance transactions including acquisition financing, asset financing, debt (re)structuring and debt issuances. Furthermore, she specialises on corporate law and M&A transactions.
T: +41 43 434 67 38 M: +41 79 890 10 11 E: stephanie.hagmann@loyensloeff.com
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: +41 43 434 67 49 M: +41 79 368 25 59 E: diana.lafita@loyensloeff.com
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: +41 434 34 67 52 E: sandra.zysset@loyensloeff.com