Prof Dr Rashid Bahar > Advestra > Zurich, Switzerland > Lawyer Profile

Advestra
URANIASTRASSE 9
ZURICH
8001
Switzerland
Rashid Bahar photo

Work Department

Financial Services, M&A, Capital Markets

Position

Partner

Rahsid Bahar is an expert on corporate law and financial market regulations. He advises clients, many of them Swiss and international financial institutions on all questions related to transactional and regulatory matters.

Career

Before joining Advestra, Rashid Bahar was partner at a leading Swiss law firm. Prior to his promotion to partner, he was associate at the same law firm for several years.

Languages

English, French, German

Memberships

  • Swiss Bar Association
  • Zurich Bar Association
  • Association Genevoise de Droit des Affaires
  • Swiss Law Society (Schweizerischer Juristenverein)

Education

  • Admitted to the Bar of the canton of Geneva (2000)
  • Harvard Law School: LL.M. (2007)
  • University of Geneva: Dr. iur. (2003)
  • University of Geneva: D.E.S. en droit (2000)
  • University of Geneva: Law Degree (1998)

Lawyer Rankings

Switzerland > Banking and finance: Zurich

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.