Buis Bürgi AG is noted for its expertise in complex banking disputes, in addition to acting for both banks and corporates in restructuring lines of credit in distressed situations and in the context of insolvency proceedings. Heading up the team is name partner Eric Buis, a regular before the Swiss courts in banking and white collar disputes. Daniel Juri is noted for his expertise in handling regulatory investigations undertaken by Swiss and foreign oversight bodies.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Dani Juri has been exceptional to work with. He provides direct and helpful feedback and is responsive to all of our needs as a client.’
  • ‘Highly professional team that is extraordinarily committed to the client. I have never had a similar experience and never witnessed the same level of quality elsewhere.’
  • ‘This boutique practice understands white glove treatment. They are available 24/7 and go the extra mile in all aspects. The team is a combination of highly experienced and capable partners. Their work is of the highest quality I have seen in any firm and the advice pragmatic, practical and the solutions creative and out of the box, when required.’
  • ‘Daniel Juri is an incredibly talented lawyer, speaks 5 languages and delivers extremely high quality work even when timelines are aggressive. Wouldn‘t work with anyone else. Eric Buis is incredibly experienced and very helpful.’
  • ‘BB is one of the few boutique law firms who have in depth understanding of banking and finance law and practice. Nimble, fast and to the point, a go to for smaller institutions and for individuals.’
  • ‘Eric Buis is a very experienced and smart lawyer with lots of expertise across a wide range of areas and excellent negotiation skills.’

Key clients

  • Philips
  • Lehman Brothers
  • Zurich Insurance Company
  • Avolta
  • Coxabengoa
  • Gate Group
  • A.B.S. Factoring
  • Omron
  • Toyota Material Handling
  • Capmont
  • Oldenburgische Landesbank
  • Parabellum Capital

Work highlights

Represented a qualified shareholder of a Swiss bank in enforcement proceedings conducted by FINMA.
Advised Bayerische Landesbank in the context of a cross-border financing provided to a global precious metals company.
Supported a German investment bank on the restructuring of a bank consortium credit facility for the luxury sector.
Practice head

Eric Buis

Other key lawyers

Daniel Juri