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Eric Stupp

An outstanding expert for banking regulation.

Legal 500 2016

Eric is a great strategic thinker and fosters a strong collaborative approach where the only goal is to deliver a superior legal product to the clients in pursuit of the client’s interests.

Legal 500, 2022

His ability to think strategically through complex matters, to adapt to developments and to manage often competing demands and legal regimes of different jurisdictions.

Client in Chambers Global 2022

Eric Stupp and Gadi Winter were exceptional in their proactiveness, responsiveness, guidance, drive and passion.

Client in Legal 500 2022

Recognised for his world-class corporate finance practice which focuses on capital markets regulation and enforcement proceedings.

WWL Switzerland - Capital Markets 2022

His ability to think strategically through complex matters, to adapt to developments and to manage often competing demands and legal regimes of different jurisdictions.

Client in Chambers Europe 2021

Strong commercial approach to balance cost and benefits for his clients.

Source in WWL 2021

A truly outstanding lawyer.

Legal 500 2021

Creative, tireless and wonderful to work with.

Source in WWL 2021

Has a fantastic reputation in the market.

Source in WWL 2021

Is an excellent lawyer and financial regulation statesman who is well regarded by regulators and clients alike.

Source in WWL 2021

Knowledgeable and well regarded by regulators and clients alike.

Source in WWL 2021

Fantastic reputation in the space.

Source in WWL 2021

An excellent lawyer and financial regulation statesman.

Source in WWL 2021

Sharp as a razor, cuts right to the heart of any major problem.

Client in IFLR1000 2021

Can't thank B&K team enough for their unrelenting and persistent efforts.

Client 2020

While Eric’s legal advice was always to-the-point, he went much beyond that and helped solving challenges outside of the legal sphere.

Source in Legal 500 2020

I would gladly go into battle with any of you at any time.

Client 2020

Very impressed by his experience and great support.

Source in Legal 500 2020

Has in-depth knowledge in all relevant legal areas and a lot of experience with fintech start-ups

Source in Legal 500 2020

Advice was very professional, highly responsive and always pragmatic and to-the-point.

Source in Legal 500 2020

Eric has been a great pleasure to work with. I particularly liked the highly pragmatic approach Eric displayed throughout the funding process

Source in Legal 500 2020

Eric Stupp has demonstrated deep knowledge of the Swiss financial regulatory landscape particularly in connection with the rapidly evolving world of blockchain, distributed ledger technologies and cryptocurrencies. In addition he is able to advise across the intricacies of the different legal aspects pertaining to organisational structures.

Source in Legal 500 2020

Incredible practical sense and good judgement in dealing with cross-border matters.

Source in Chambers Global 2020

Truly first-rate and excellent.

Source in Chambers Global 2020

Highly distinguished for his expertise in handling investigations focusing on the financial sector.

Who's Who Legal Banking 2019

He is great on the regulatory side.

Who's Who Legal 2019

Brings long standing industry expertise.

Legal 500 2018

An excellent banking regulatory lawyer.

Who's Who Legal Banking 2018

His communication skills and excellent connections are named as two of the key draws for clients who come to him for advice on all aspects of banking and finance.

Chambers Europe 2013

A leading figure in the Zürich market.

Chambers Europe 2015

A regulatory expert.

Chambers Europe 2018

He makes his point very clearly and is user-friendly.

Client in Chambers Europe 2015

Has sound and solid judgement and provides commercially appropriate advice.

Client in Chambers Europe 2018

He makes the difference with his sense of how to deal with situations.

Client in Chambers Global 2017

An incredibly sharp mind.

Client in Who's Who Legal 2016

A top player in the field.

Client in Who's Who Legal 2016

Shows pragmatism and solid negotiation skills.

Legal 500 2016

An outstanding expert for banking regulation.

Legal 500 2016

Eric is a great strategic thinker and fosters a strong collaborative approach where the only goal is to deliver a superior legal product to the clients in pursuit of the client’s interests.

Legal 500, 2022

About

Eric Stupp heads Bär & Karrer's financial services department and co-heads the internal investigation and cross-border proceedings team. His practice focuses on advising banks, insurance companies, asset managers and other financial intermediaries on regulatory matters, enforcement proceedings and on M&A transactions.

In recent years, he has regularly advised financial institutions and regulatory bodies in connection with internal investigations on cross-border issues. In particular, he has assisted clients in numerous proceedings initiated by the US Department of Justice, the New York Department of Financial Services and other US or European authorities.

Eric Stupp is a regular speaker at expert conferences addressing these matters. He was a member of Bär & Karrer's management committee for eight years. He is the vice-chairman of the board of directors of Goldman Sachs Bank AG, Zurich and a member of the boards of other financial and nonprofit institutions.

IFLR 1000 2016 and Who's Who Legal 2015 list Eric Stupp as one of the leading banking lawyers in Switzerland. Eric Stupp is listed as a leading lawyer in The Legal 500 in the category Hall of Fame. In 2018, the Weizmann Institute of Science awarded Eric Stupp the Doctor of Philosophy honoris causa for his professional achievements and his support of scientific research carried out in the Institute.

LanguagesGerman, French, English
Curriculum
  • Weizmann Institute of Science: phD honoris causa (2018)
  • Member of the board of directors of Bär & Karrer AG (2007-2011)
  • Member of the management board of Bär & Karrer (2003-2007)
  • Partner of Bär & Karrer (since 2000)
  • University of Chicago: LL.M. (1996)
  • Associate at Bär & Karrer (1994)
  • Admitted to the St. Gallen Bar (1994)
  • Journalist trainee at the Neue Zürcher Zeitung (1992)
  • Law Clerk at the Appelate Court of the Canton of St. Gallen (1991)
  • Trainee at a Swiss law firm (1990)
  • University of St. Gallen: lic. iur. HSG (1989)
Memberships and Public Offices
  • Swiss Bar Association (SAV/FSA)
  • Zurich Bar Association (ZAV)
  • Member of the Specialist Committee Legal & Compliance of the Swiss Funds & Asset Management Association (SFAMA)
  • International Bar Association (IBA)
  • Recognized Representative for the Listing of Securities at the SIX Swiss Exchange
  • Member of Steering Committee Forum of Financial Institutions Enforcement, USA
AdmissionAll Swiss Courts

Eric Stupp's Deals, Cases & News

Ranked as "leading" in Banking & Finance

by Leaders League 2023

Recognized as a "leading lawyer" in the Legal 500 "Hall of Fame"

by Legal 500 2023

Ranked Band 1 in Banking & Finance

by Chambers Europe and Chambers Global 2023

Ranked as "leading" in Banking & Finance

by Leaders League 2023

Recognized as a "leading lawyer" in the Legal 500 "Hall of Fame"

by Legal 500 2023

Contact

Bär & Karrer Ltd.
Brandschenkestrasse 90
CH-8002 Zurich
Switzerland

Assistants

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