Banking & Finance
Financial markets will continue to challenge us in the years ahead due to the constantly evolving economic, political and regulatory environment. It is our job to stay ahead of these changes on your behalf, allowing you to stay focused on your core business.
Granting loans with a guarantee of the federal government
Federal Council published a draft DLT-law
Swiss FinSA and FinIA effective as from 1 January 2020
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.
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 and Luxembourg offices. She focuses on finance transactions including acquisition financing, asset financing, real estate and transportation financing, debt (re)structuring and debt issuances.
T: +41 43 434 67 24 M: +41 79 870 91 03 E: judith.raijmakers@loyensloeff.com
Stéphanie Hagmann
Associate Attorney at lawStephanie Hagmann, attorney at law, is an associate in our Zurich office. She focusses on finance transactions including acquisition financing, asset financing, debt (re)structuring and debt issuances. Furthermore, she is focusing on corporate law and M&A transactions.
T: +41 43 434 67 38 M: +41 79 890 10 11 E: Stephanie.Hagmann@loyensloeff.com
Johanna Hädinger
Associate Attorney at lawJohanna Hädinger, attorney at law, is an associate in our Zurich office. She focusses on litigation as well as banking and finance matters.
T: +41 43 434 67 36 M: +41 79 139 75 87 E: Johanna.Haedinger@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