The banking, insurance, and finance department at Bär & Karrer Ltd. has capabilities across structured derivatives transactions and the regulatory aspects of reorganisation projects, also advising lenders and borrowers on debt structuring and restructuring transactions. Cédric Chapuis and Frédéric Bétrisey jointly chair the team. Chapuis frequently advises financial institutions on regulatory compliance, including on AML issues. Bétrisey’s practice spans collective investment schemes, structured products, securities lending and derivative transactions. Martin Anderson is singled out for his expertise in banking consolidation, which encompasses the acquisition and divestiture of banks.

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‘Very strong expertise in banking and regulatory matters. Prompt to answer requests. Result-oriented.’
‘Frédéric Bétrisey has been extremely helpful in dealing with very sensitive matters. He is a very talented lawyer.’
‘Excellent knowledge and experience in specific areas.’
‘Capacity to answer any questions or to explain topics clearly in a very short time.’

Key clients

Banque Cantonale de Genève
Société Générale
Banque Gonet & Cie
Arab Bank Switzerland
Bank Vontobel

Work highlights

Advised Banque Cantonale de Genève on a capital increase for La Foncière.

Advised Banque Gonet on its acquisition of and subsequent merger with ONE swiss bank.

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