Current Status And Lessons Learned From The Vincenz Case For Litigation Practice

The Vincenz case has drawn significant attention from the Swiss public in recent years. As the former CEO of Raiffeisen Switzerland, Pierin Vincenz became the central figure in one of the most high-profile white-collar criminal proceedings in recent memory. The case offers valuable insights at the intersection of corporate governance, criminal law, and strategic litigation management. Below, we address five key questions arising from the case, with a focus on practical implications for litigation professionals.

What is the Vincenz case about, and what has happened so far?

Triggered by a criminal complaint, the Zurich Public Prosecutor's Office III initiated criminal proceedings on 22 December 2017 against Pierin Vincenz and Beat Stocker on suspicion of criminal mismanagement. Over the course of the investigation, the scope of the proceedings expanded significantly. In the beginning of 2018, Vincenz was placed on remand for over three months.