Frédéric Bétrisey > Bär & Karrer Ltd. > Zurich, Switzerland > Lawyer Profile

Bär & Karrer Ltd. advises Swiss banks and Swiss affiliates of foreign banks and other financial institutions on legal issues in contractual matters, regulatory and compliance matters, financing and derivatives projects, and complex civil, criminal and enforcement proceedings. Practice co-head Cédric Chapuis regularly advises Swiss and foreign clients on domestic and international transactions, as well as general corporate matters. Frédéric Bétrisey, who also co-heads the practice, is praised for his ‘deep knowledge and understanding of the Swiss regulatory jungle’. Martin Anderson guides clients through financing transactions while Andrew M. Garbarski handles financial and commercial litigation and Christoph Suter advises on the taxation of financial instruments.

Bär & Karrer Ltd. advises domestic and international clients on the full spectrum of public and governmental service-related matters, with expertise in the healthcare, financial, infrastructure, and gambling industries, among others. The ‘highly qualified’ team has a particular focus on export controls relating to war materials and dual use goods. Practice head Markus Schott has extensive experience in administrative and regulatory matters, including governmental supervision, public procurement, and administrative sanctions. Vera Naegeli specialises in ESG matters, white collar crime, and compliance issues. Public institution financing expert Frédéric Bétrisey also supports the team. Raphael Wyss advises clients in the life sciences, telecommunications, and energy sectors.

Spearheaded by ‘outstanding’ Rolf Watter, Ralph Malacrida, Lukas Roesler and Urs Kägi, Bär & Karrer Ltd. is sought out by clients for its expertise in the issuance of bonds and notes, as well as in relation to equity-linked and regulatory capital instruments. The team possesses vast experience in the banking, industrials, technology and healthcare fields. Frédéric Bétrisey is the key contact for capital markets in the firm’s Geneva office, whereas Paolo Bottini is the key contact in the Lugano office.