Pestalozzi‘s banking and finance practice is praised for combining ’deep regulatory expertise with a practical, commercial mindset’. The group is active in handling licensing and compliance matters, as well as overseeing the structuring and implementing new financial services and products. Oliver Widmer chairs the department and is a good choice for cross-border financing arrangements, routinely assisting domestic and international banks. Andrea Huber is noted for her deep knowledge of Swiss financial regulatory regimes, including those governing asset management, fintech, insurance and investigations.
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Testimonials
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- ‘It is a real pleasure working with Andrea Huber. She has a unique ability to cut through complexity, add meaningful context and keep the focus on practical outcomes. Her judgment is impeccable and inspires absolute trust.’
- ‘The financial services & investment funds team at Pestalozzi is outstanding - they combine first-class technical knowledge with real commercial insight. Andrea Huber is an experienced partner - she combines deep expertise with a pragmatic, solutions-oriented mindset. She is approachable, responsive and has a rare ability to maintain perspective and humour, even in the most difficult circumstances.’
- ‘Andrea Huber's ability to simplify complex legal frameworks without losing nuance is exceptional. She communicates with clarity and calm authority, always aligning her advice with the realities of the client’s business.’
- ‘Andrea Huber is a highly skilled expert in Swiss banking and financial regulation but what makes her truly stand out is the way she goes beyond the purely legal analysis to consider the client’s real-world implementation challenges. Oliver Widmer deserves special recognition for his expertise in financing matters, where he provides clear, commercially sound advice.’
- ‘Compared to competitors, Pestalozzi is more responsive, more hands-on and more solution-driven. They are very approachable, highly efficient and proactive in anticipating potential challenges, which ensures smoother execution in both regulatory and transactional matters.’
- ‘Andrea Huber is without doubt one of the most outstanding regulatory lawyers in Switzerland. What makes her stand out is the rare combination of deep technical expertise, regulatory insight and pragmatic commercial judgment.’
Key clients
- Aksia LLC
- Bank of America
- Barclays Capital
- Blackstone Credit
- Calik Enerji Swiss AG
- Citadel
- Citibank
- Deutsche Bank
- Experian Switzerland AG
- Formula One Group
- HSBC Bank plc
- Macquarie Bank Limited
Work highlights
Advised the Formula One Group on the refinancing and upsizing of existing facilities involving major international banks, in connection with a contemplated acquisition.
Advised Impax Asset Management Ireland Ltd on the Swiss regulatory set-up and compliance strategy for an international group structure involving regulators in the UK, EU and Asia-Pacific.
Advised Intrum in connection with a $4.7bn recapitalisation transaction, including securing new financing and rescheduling debt maturities.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Oliver Widmer
Other key lawyers
Andrea Huber