Demonstrating prowess acting on the lender and borrower side, Baker McKenzie Switzerland AG operates for a plethora of blue-chip clients in relation to acquisition finance, financial restructuring, and regulatory matters, alongside the full gamut of financing transactions. The practice is jointly led by Samuel Marbacher and Markus Wolf; the former is a tour-de-force in relation to syndicated lending and real estate financing, and the latter employs his wide-ranging experience in cross-border financial restructurings and formal insolvency procedures. Lukas Glanzmann possesses a strong grounding in credit facilities, restructuring, and accounting, while Ansgar Schott is highly esteemed in handling transactions with regulatory components.

A team that frequently operates on a domestic and cross-border scale, ‘one-stop shop’ Bär & Karrer Ltd. acts for a consortium of clients in relation to debt financings, leveraged deals, and SERV insured project financing. Its key client base encompasses banks, asset managers, fintech companies, and other financial institutions. Eric Stupp is an expert on the cross-border issue front, while Ralph Malacrida manages an extensive range of corporate restructurings and structured finance matters, among others. Peter Hsu is a strong choice for fintech and insurtech businesses, and Daniel Flühmann is particularly well-versed in relation to blockchain technology mandates. Lukas Roesler handles all facets of financing and insolvency transactions.

‘Extremely knowledgeable’ Homburger is especially adept at representing a litany of notable clients in relation to financial services regulatory matters, as well as structured products and issues arising from the blockchain sector. The practice is jointly led by Jürg Frick, who maintains a varied practice that is comprised of cross-border credit facilities, syndicated financing, and bond offerings, and Stefan Kramer, whose capabilities encompass asset-based financing and financial market infrastructures. Benedikt Maurenbrecher is a highly capable practitioner on the regulatory side of the banking and finance sphere, whereas Daniel Haeberli bolsters the practice with his wealth of experience in secured lending and structured financing. Benjamin Leisinger is active on both the regulatory and transactional sides of the practice.

Praised for its ‘profound expert knowledge’, Lenz & Staehelin maintains a broad offering that encompasses the full stable of financing transactions, from sustainability-linked financings to financial restructurings. Steering the practice is the ‘excellent’ Marcel Tranchet, who deploys his skills in acquisition finance, derivatives, and regulatory matters. Patrick Hünerwadel particularly focuses on financial institutions, financial market infrastructures, and derivatives regulations, while Patrick Schleiffer strengthens the team with his stock exchange, investment fund law, and corporate governance expertise. Disputes expert Martin Burkhardt further bolsters the team’s banking and finance offering.

With an array of domestic and multi-jurisdictional mandates in its workload, Niederer Kraft Frey AG, which is noted for its ‘precision and efficiency’, capitalises on its solid bench strength to assist with funds and asset management, financial market infrastructures, and banking litigation. Sandro Abegglen heads up the group with his notable knowledge in financial services regulatory law, contractual issues, and civil contentious mandates, among others. Marco Häusermann demonstrates prowess in cross-border syndicated and secured credit financings, while regulatory expert Bertrand Schott is highly capable of advising blue-chip clients on derivatives, contractual work, and financial services regulations. Thomas A Frick strengthens the group with his strengths in syndicated finance. Adrian Koller and Philip Spoerlé are also recommended.

Advestra possesses a wealth of experience across the fields of corporate, capital markets, financial services, and tax mandates, to name a few, and routinely handles a multitude of financing transactions for a diverse client roster. Rashid Bahar is well-positioned to advise on a host of M&A and regulatory issues, while Alexander von Jeinsen is highly active in the financing and capital markets side, with experience managing high-value bridge financings. Sandro Fehlmann is a strong choice for foreign insurance companies, securities dealers, and financial intermediaries trusts. Another name to note is Annina Hammer, who is key for her financing capabilities.

Luca Bianchi heads up the offering at the ‘outstanding’ Kellerhals Carrard, which is geared to handle a host of retail, private, and investment banking, alongside a diverse array of regulatory and fintech mandates. The team counts a range of notable banks, asset managers, and securities firms among its key roster of clients. Bianchi bolsters the practice with his considerable expertise in relation to the regulation of financial services and capital market transactions, while Cornelia Stengel principally focuses on financial market and data protection law. Armin Kühne and Dominik Oberholzer are other key players in the team; the former is regarded by regulated financial institutions for his wide range of knowledge across asset management, banking, and insurance law, and the latter is fully immersed in the asset management industry.

Counting a variety of banks, securities dealers, and corporations among its client base, the ‘very responsive and commercial’ MLL Legal is particularly knowledgeable across sophisticated asset lending, corporate lending, real estate financing, and acquisition financing, and the group is also more than capable of handling fintech, anti-money laundering, and structured products. The practice is jointly helmed by Daniel Schoch and London-based Dunja Koch; Schoch acts for a litany of clients in relation to syndicated loans, structured finance, and acquisition finance, while Koch strengthens the team with his corporate and finance law expertise. Alexander Vogel‘s wide-ranging experience encompasses equity derivatives, investments, and multi-tier financing structures. Karin Oberlin, Samuel Ljubicic, and Reto Luthiger are also recommended.

The ‘diverse’ and ‘exceptional’ team at Pestalozzi operates for a plethora of domestic and international banks and other financial institutions in relation to corporate finance, mezzanine financings and syndicated loans, alongside a litany of regulatory and compliance issues. Oliver Widmer leads the group with his vast expertise that spans banking, finance, and capital markets matters, while Urs Klöti deploys his knowledge in regulatory, anti-money laundering, and compliance work for a range of companies. Andrea Huber possesses a strong grounding in asset management, fintech, and insurance mandates, with Markus Winkler contributes his considerable experience in banking and insurance regulatory matters to the group. Niku Gholamalizadeh is also recommended.

Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd pairs its regulatory capabilities with its transactional expertise in syndicated loan facilities, asset management, and structured finance transactions to operate for a multitude of financial institutions. The ‘very competent’ team is steered by Philippe Borens, who possesses a strong grounding in an array of areas, extending from syndicated lending and acquisition finance to derivatives and structured products. Anita Schläpfer is well-versed in domestic and cross-border acquisition finance and syndicated lending transactions, while Olivier Favre contributes his expertise in fintech and a range of financing transactions. Caroline Clemetson deploys her experience in investments, financial regulations, and insurance to advise a consortium of banks and securities firms. Fabio Elsener was promoted to counsel at the beginning of 2025.

Helmed by Thomas Muller, who is an experienced practitioner on the regulatory and fintech sides, Walder Wyss Ltd. is highly experienced in the structured finance, investment funds, and banking M&A fronts. Lukas Wyss frequently handles matters pertaining to asset-based lending and structured finance, while Theodor Härtsch is often engaged to handle an array of domestic and cross-border finance transactions. Johannes A. Bürgi is well-positioned to advise on structured finance and securitisation mandates, and other recommended lawyers in the practice include Luc Defferrard and Markus Pfenninger.

Noted for its ‘very broad capabilities’, VISCHER is well-versed in advising a diverse roster of clients on matters arising from fintech innovations, as well as a variety of financial services and regulatory issues. The practice is spearheaded by Adrian Dörig, who is a highly capable practitioner in relation to corporate finance and debt finance transactions. ‘Fantastic’ Markus Guggenbühl frequently handles matters pertaining to debt financing, capital markets, and financial services regulations, while Jana Essebier possesses a strong grounding in derivatives, structured products, and a host of other financial instruments. Stefan Grieder is also recommended.

While particularly capable in relation to regulatory matters and licensing procedures, the ‘highly appreciated’ Wenger Vieli Ltd is also noted for its experience in handling matters surrounding blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies, and a litany of regulatory issues. Andreas Hünerwadel and Martin Peyer jointly lead the practice; the former is geared to handle cross-border transactions including security packages, and the latter is a solid choice for financial services providers seeking assistance with regulatory mandates. Seasoned practitioner Bignia Vieli possesses a wealth of experience in managing supervisory and contractual matters for her clients.

Fronted by Filippo Th. Beck, Wenger Plattner maintains a broad offering that encompasses regulatory matters, restructurings, investment funds, and anti-money laundering mandates. Beck’s wide-ranging experience extends from contract to asset structuring issues arising from the financial services arena, while key contact Oliver Künzler is adept at advising financial institutions on venture capital transactions, financings, and restructurings, to name a few. Brigitte Umbach-Spahn strengthens the firm’s offering with her insolvency and restructuring expertise.

Bratschi Ltd‘s core streams of work are comprised of license applications, finance structuring, and matters and procedures with FINMA and the Swiss Bankers Association. Reto Arpagaus, who is noted for his capabilities in relation to commercial litigation, investigations, and an array of regulatory issues, and Ivo Hungerbühler, who is highly capable of handling cross-border cases and internal investigations, steer the firm’s team. Barbara Jecklin heads up the firm’s debt finance offering with her extensive experience advising start-ups through to multinational corporations.

Counting financial institutions, funds, and industrial enterprises among its key consortium of clients, CMS von Erlach Partners Ltd. demonstrates considerable proficiencies in relation to acquisition finance, asset finance, and regulatory licenses or rulings from FINMA. Kaspar Landolt heads up the group with his extensive experience in relation to the issuance and offering of financial instruments, regulatory licenses and project finance, to name a few. Tina Balzli is highly knowledgeable on the subject of global and Swiss regulatory landscape in capital and financial markets law. Other recommended lawyers include Matthias Kuert and Dominique Gemperli.

Litigation firm LALIVE employs its expertise across litigation, investigations, regulatory, and compliance mandates to represent a plethora of hedge funds, private equity firms, and insurance companies, among others. Practice leader Dominik Elmiger excels at handling banking and commercial disputes on a domestic and international scale, while Daniel Lucien Bühr is well-equipped to advise on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and white-collar crime issues. André Brunschweiler and Christian Exner are other key members of the team. Matthias Gstoehl and Simone Nadelhofer left the firm.

Loyens & Loeff capitalises on its wealth of experience across asset-based finance, real estate finance, and financial restructuring to advise multinational corporations, listed companies, and fund managers. Judith Raijmakers and Christine Hohl spearhead the group, with Raijmakers being well-versed in asset finance, financial restructuring, and financial regulatory matters, and Hohl contributing her expertise in relation to international financing transactions. Stephanie Szedlak and Florian Willi are other names to note.

Daniel Hayek and Andreas Moll lead the varied banking and finance offering at Prager Dreifuss AG, which consists of cross-border project and transaction financing, alongside project finance transactions and acquisition finance mandates that span a broad range of sectors. Hayek excels in the M&A, corporate finance, and acquisition finance fronts, to name a few, while Moll possesses a strong grounding in M&A, takeovers, and private equity in a Swiss and international context. Another name to note is Urs Bertschinger, an experienced practitioner in relation to Swiss financial market regulation and financial products.

Routinely representing a stable of Swiss banks, subsidiaries of foreign banks, and asset managers, Staiger Attorneys at Law Ltd is well-positioned to advise on a variety of regulatory issues, restructurings, and the corporate recovery of financial institutions. Practice head Désirée Wiesendanger is fully immersed in the realm of banking and financial markets law, while experienced practitioner Philipp Känzig is a notable expert in relation to arbitration and litigation, particularly those disputes with elements of insurance law, banking law, and insolvency.

Litigation boutique firm Buis Bürgi AG handles a myriad of litigation matters with elements of banking, finance, and contract law issues. Practice leader Eric Buis deploys his considerable experience in handling white-collar matters and private equity transactions to assist an array of Swiss companies and individuals. Jeremias Widmer has recently been engaged to handle securities fraud cases and bankruptcy mandates. Daniel Juri and Luca Angstmann are other key team members in the group.

burckhardt Ltd handles an array of financing transactions, including the set-up of finance vehicles in Switzerland, and is also well-versed in advising Swiss private banking institutions. Janusz Marty, who specialises in structured finance transactions and a host of financing mandates, and Stéphane Konkoly, who is more than capable of advising on asset finance and the financing of movable assets through cross-border leasing, are notable notable members of the practice.

Operating for a range of banks, securities dealers, and insurance companies, ‘personalised’ Eversheds Sutherland AG demonstrates capabilities across cross-border regulatory matters and banking law. The practice is led by Ludovic Duarte, who regularly advises on regulatory and contractual issues for an array of Swiss and foreign banks, asset managers, and financial intermediaries, and Sibil Melliger, who fields a considerable workload in relation to the intersection of traditional finance and emerging technologies.

Active across the full spectrum of banking and finance mandates, Valfor Attorneys-at-law is able to count securities dealers, insurance companies, and fund managers among its key roster of clients, handling a diverse range of transactional and regulatory issues. The practice is jointly helmed by Marc Gruninger, who is well-positioned to advise on private and public M&A, joint ventures, and private equity transactions, Nicolas de Gottrau, who is well-versed in litigation, construction, and real estate issues, and Jean-Yves Rebord, noted for his capabilities in relation to authorisation proceedings.