Alternative Investment Funds
Switzerland
12 September 2024
The compliance, investigations, and white-collar crime teams at Wenger Vieli Ltd are ‘extremely pragmatic’ and ’capable of handling very complex questions’. Practice co-head Michael Mráz regularly represents financial sector, industrial, and corporate clients in financial crime proceedings as well as internal and regulatory investigations concerning sanctions and corporate governance. Also co-heading the team, Martin Peyer is highly sought-after by financial service providers and investors to engage with the financial regulator on licence procedures, compliance, and investigations.
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Testimonials
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‘From its expertise in Swiss banking and banking supervisory law, the team can handle issues in connection with tax, M&A, company law and FINMA licensing procedures.’
‘The advice is characterised by practical solutions that can be discussed on an equal footing. Deadlines were always met, accessibility was always guaranteed.’
‘They always aim to find the best possible solution for the client, are extremely pragmatic and are capable of handling very complex questions.’
‘Martin Peyer is always very responsive and is great to work with.’
Key clients
- Serpentine Ventures
- Nextech Invest
Work highlights
Advising Serpentine Ventures on the change of regulatory licence type.
Advising Nextech Invest on regulatory matters in connection with its FINMA licence and on the launch of a new fund.
Advising a large Swiss energy provider in various internal investigations.
Lawyers
Practice head
Michael Mráz; Martin Peyer
Other key lawyers
Bignia Vieli