Wenger Vieli Ltd

Wenger Vieli Ltd

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Compliance

Claudia Keller

Claudia Keller

Claudia Keller has many years of experience in her areas of expertise, with a particular focus on technology and data law. Here, she can draw on her interdisciplinary training in information privacy management and brand management. Claudia Keller heads the ICT/IP/Competition Law Team together with Dr. Michael Tschudin. “Even outside of my work, I am fascinated by new technologies and means of communication. Much to the delight of my sons, this is particularly true of gaming and entertainment. Enjoying my work is important to me, as is finding a balance between work and family life.”
Michael Mráz

Michael Mráz

Michael Mráz defends individuals and companies in criminal and investigative proceedings. He also advises companies on investigating and preventing criminal or disciplinary violations. In civil and arbitration proceedings, Michael Mráz represents parties in the enforcement or defense of claims. “Criminal trials and disputes in court are often burdensome for the parties involved. Keeping a clear head in such situations and working towards a successful solution is the challenge that I appreciate most about my job.”
Martin Peyer

Martin Peyer

Martin Peyer’s practice focuses on banking, insurance, and financial market law. He supports clients regarding complex regulatory and compliance matters and represents them in licensing and enforcement proceedings. He also has extensive experience in M&A transactions and independent internal investigations in the financial sector, as well as in financing. “I like to spend my free time in the mountains. Whether snowboarding in the winter or hiking in the summer, I always find a way to bring balance to my work as a lawyer.”
Frank Scherrer

Frank Scherrer

Frank Scherrer works primarily in the pharmaceutical and health sector. He mainly advises and represents pharmaceutical companies with regard to drug approvals, permits, reimbursements, advertising and sales, the drafting of all types of contracts, data protection and product liability. Further areas of specialization include antitrust and competition law, labor law, and data law. He also advises clients on questions relating to medical devices and human research. He represents his clients in contract negotiations, as well as in official and judicial proceedings. He heads the Life Sciences Team at Wenger Vieli. “Contributing to the development of new therapies and solutions in the life sciences by means of targeted advice is what motivates me. I particularly value the independence and diverse challenges characteristic of our work.”
Orlando Battaglia

Orlando Battaglia

Orlando Battaglia advises financial market participants on legal and regulatory issues, compliance matters, as well as FinTech business models, and represents them before authorities. Furthermore, he specializes in corporate and contract law. “The intersection of business, law, and technology is a source of fascination and motivation for me in my daily work. My personal dedication, enthusiasm for intricate legal and regulatory matters, and a deep affinity for emerging technologies all contribute to the basis for crafting legal solutions that also align with entrepreneurial perspectives.“
Loris Baumgartner

Loris Baumgartner

As an attorney, Loris Baumgartner represents and advises individuals and companies in proceedings before judicial and regulatory authorities. As a criminal defence lawyer, he focuses in particular on representing clients in front of criminal prosecution authorities. In addition, Loris Baumgartner regularly advises clients on the preparation, implementation and evaluation of internal and regulatory investigations. Loris Baumgartner is currently writing a doctoral thesis in the area of bribery of private individuals. “I became a lawyer out of pure idealism, with the fervent hope of being able to do my part to create a better and fairer world. In the end, I became a criminal defense lawyer – and could not have realized my dream in a better way.”
Una Paunovic

Una Paunovic

Una Paunovic represents and advises individuals and corporations in proceedings before courts and regulatory authorities. As a criminal defense lawyer, she particularly specializes in representing clients in front of criminal prosecution authorities. Furthermore, she regularly counsels clients on the preparation, implementation, and analysis of internal and regulatory investigations. “As a lawyer, I consider it my foremost duty to listen and comprehend how I can assist effectively. To me, this encompasses attentiveness, trust, and empathy.“

Team Services

Compliance has become an important factor in business life having far-reaching consequences for companies and their employees in the event of non-compliance. We advise companies and individuals on all compliance matters, from data protection to anti-corruption.

Our compliance expertise in the area of anti-money laundering:

- Advice in anti-money laundering compliance
- Compliance audits at companies and training of employees to prevent criminal acts
- Assistance with the filing of suspicious activity reports
- Implementation and assessment of compliance frameworks and related training
- Conducting internal investigations in the area of anti-money laundering with a focus on compliance with applicable regulations
- Legal opinions on complex issues in the area of anti-money laundering
- Advising on the global monitoring of legal and reputational risks under anti-money laundering legislation that financial institutions working on an international scale may be exposed to also in connection with the related flow of information
- Advising and representing individuals and companies in proceedings under anti-money laundering laws before supervisory authorities and the courts
- Due diligence in mergers and acquisitions with respect to money laundering

Our compliance expertise in the area of anti-corruption:

- Compliance audits at companies and training of employees to prevent criminal acts
- Development and implementation of customized anti-corruption frameworks for companies
- Assessing compliance programs for effectiveness
- Conducting internal investigations in the event of potential violations of laws and policies
- Anti-corruption due diligence in mergers and acquisitions

Our expertise in the area of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) compliance:

- Advice on transparency and due diligence requirements
- Advice in the area of ESG reporting
- Development of ESG Codes of Conduct
- Advice on the transparency requirements introduced by FINMA with regard to climate risks
- ESG due diligence in mergers and acquisitions

Our compliance expertise in the area of competition:

- Providing general advice, assessments and legal opinions on all aspects of competition law to companies and industry associations
- Implementation of antitrust compliance programs for companies and industry associations
- Conducting workshops and training sessions to raise awareness among management and employees regarding industry-specific antitrust issues
- Self-reporting under the Swiss Cartel Act and European competition law
- Internal investigations in connection with possible violations of antitrust law

Our compliance expertise in the area of data protection:

- Ensuring data protection compliance in companies
- Providing training and support to internal data protection officers
- Advice with regard to international data transfers
- Advice in the context of outsourcing
- Assessing and representing clients regarding liability and insurance issues in the area of cyber security
- Due diligence with regard to data protection compliance and data security
- Advising and representing individuals and companies before data protection authorities and the courts

Our expertise in the area of products and services compliance matters:

- Advice on compliance with labeling regulations
- Review of advertising material for compliance with advertising and product regulations
- Advice in connection with the requirements of the Product Safety Act