Ms Anita Schläpfer, LL.M. > Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd > Zurich, Switzerland > Lawyer Profile

Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd Offices

Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd
Löwenstrasse 19
P.O. Box 2201
8021 Zurich
Switzerland
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Ms Anita Schläpfer, LL.M.

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Work Department

Zurich / Banking and Finance / Syndicated Lending / Acquisition Finance / Investment Law / Insurance / Corporate and Commercial / Capital Markets

Position

Anita Schläpfer is a Partner in Schellenberg Wittmer’s Banking and Finance Group in Zurich. Her focus is on banking and finance law, finance transactions, asset/investment management, collective investment schemes, and financial services regulation.

Experience:

  • Specialist in advising Swiss and international financial institutions and corporate clients on the structuring, negotiation, and documentation of domestic and cross-border acquisition finance and syndicated-lending transactions, securitizations, other finance transactions and corporate matters
  • Expertise in all questions arising in connection with asset/investment management and advice, on- and off-shore collective investment schemes and other financial products, including licensing and distribution-related issues
  • Experience in providing regulatory and transactional advice for technology driven solutions and providers in the financial services industry (Fintech)

Career

(2009) Partner at Schellenberg Wittmer
– (2007) Associate at Schellenberg Wittmer
– (2000) Associate in a Zurich business law firm

Languages

  • German
  • English

Memberships

  • Co-Chair of the Financial Products and Services Committee and Council member at the American Bar Association, Section of International Law until August 2017
  • President of the International Association of Young Lawyers (AIJA) from September 2013 through August 2014

Education

(2002) LL.M. in Banking and Securities Law, Columbia University
– (2000) Bar Admission in Switzerland
– (1997) lic. iur. HSG, University of St. Gallen

Lawyer Rankings

Switzerland > Banking and finance: Zurich

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.

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