Partner

Dr. Peter Hsu

Zürich, Schweiz
Partner
Dr. Peter Hsu
Zürich, Schweiz

Porträt

Peter Hsu ist Ansprechpartner für den Bereich Banking, Insurance & Finance und leitet das Versicherungsteam von Bär & Karrer. Er ist vorwiegend auf den Gebieten des Banken-, Versicherungs-, Finanz- und Kapitalmarktrechts tätig. Dabei berät er schweizerische und ausländische Banken, Versicherungsunternehmen, Effektenhändler und andere Finanzintermediäre sowie FinTech Unternehmen insbesondere bezüglich regulatorischer, vertragsrechtlicher und gesellschaftsrechtlicher Fragen. Zudem berät Peter Hsu häufig Klienten bei M&A-Transaktionen.

Peter Hsu publizierte mehrere Bücher und Aufsätze im Bereich des Banken-, Versicherungs- und Kapitalmarktrechts und hält regelmässig Fachvorträge zu diesen Themen.

Peter Hsu ist als führender Anwalt bei Chambers und bei Legal 500 in der Hall of Fame für seine exzellente Arbeit aufgeführt. Peter Hsu wird als "leading individual" in den Tätigkeitsbereichen Banking & Finance und Insurance & Reinsurance aufgeführt sowie als "most highly regarded" im Bereich Insurance & Reinsurance genannt (Who's Who Legal 2018). In The Legal 500 wird er als "key individual within the banking and insurance sector" and "an outstanding source of advice in banking matters with great experience in the banking and insurance sector" (2020) bezeichnet und für versicherungsrechtliche Fragen empfohlen. In Who's Who Legal wird er als "the 'go-to guy' for clients in need of insurance and reinsurance regulatory advice" (2013, 2018) und "key player in the Swiss insurance and reinsurance regulatory field" (2014) bezeichnet, gelobt für seine "unparalleled abilities" und seinen "business oriented approach" sowie als "extremely knowledgeable" in versicherungsrechtlichen und regulatorischen Fragen beschrieben (2016) und mit Hinweis "he is not only an expert on regulatory topics, but also has a very profound understanding of other legal areas" (2018). Des Weiteren wird er gelobt für "his pragmatic approach to resolve legal issues" (2018). In IFLR 1000 charakterisiert ihn ein Klient als "very knowledgeable, detail-oriented and very open to novel solutions and approaches" (2016).

Peter Hsu provides an amazing breadth of expertise in banking and regulatory matters.
Chambers Global 2025
Peter Hsu is highly sought after by fintech venture investors and blockchain companies for his exceptional experience across the gamut of regulatory and transactional matters.
Who's Who Legal Fintech & Blockchain - Fintech 2023
He has a longstanding practice, he is very thorough and client-oriented.
Source in Chambers Global 2022
A truly excellent lawyer.
Source in WWL 2021
Top regulatory guy!
Source in WWL 2021
The go-to guy!
Source in WWL 2021
Very strong presence in the insurance market.
Source in WWL 2021
Perfect advice which can easily and readily be implemented and used for further action within the company.
Client in IFLR1000 2021
Stands out for his significant experience advising fintech and insurtech businesses.
Source in WWL 2021
Provides professional, pragmatic and implementable solutions.
Client in IFLR1000 2021
Extremely responsive and understands very well the business of the bank and the involved risks.
Client in IFLR1000 2021
Excellent team manager with great business understanding.
Source in Legal 500 2020
Peter Hsu is the most user-friendly lawyer I have met in Switzerland.
Source in Legal 500 2020
Down-to-earth, ready to roll up his sleeves, but also experienced and sage in his advice.
Source in Legal 500 2020
Peter Hsu’s services are first class.
Source in Legal 500 2020
He is an outstanding source of advice in banking matters with great experience in the banking and insurance sector.
Source in Legal 500 2020
Very strong and good for financial services, very responsive.
Client in Chambers Global 2020
Knowledgeable and clever.
Client in Chambers FinTech 2020
Very well-known expert in the market who is very active in regulatory and M&A work.
Interviewee in Who's Who Legal Insurance & Banking 2019
A straight up intellectual and astute lawyer.
Client in IFLR 1000 2020
Very important player in the market, and definitely an expert in the field.
Who's Who Legal 2019
He has a brilliant overview of complex and multidisciplinary matters.
Interviewee in Chambers Europe 2019
A well known expert for insurance supervision law.
Who's Who Legal Insurance & Reinsurance 2018
Not only an expert on regulatory topics, but also has a very profund understanding of legal areas.
Who's Who Legal Insurance & Reinsurance 2018
Stands out for his pragmatic approach.
Who's Who Legal Banking 2018
Very knowledgeable, very flexible and delivers very fast and precise answers.
Chambers Fintech 2018
He is very pragmatic.
Client in Chambers Europe 2018
Exemplary reputation in the market for excellence and achievement.
Client in Who's Who Legal 2016
Extremely knowledgeable.
Client in Who's Who Legal 2016
Has in-depth knowledge of the banking and insurance industry.
Legal 500 2016
Very knowledgeable, detail-oriented and very open to novel solutions and approaches.
Client in IFLR 1000 2016
Peter Hsu is "widely respected across the fintech industry" for his deep expertise in representing clients in regulatory licensing and enforcement proceedings.
Lexology Index 2025 - Research Switzerland
Peter Hsu is a clear leader in the insurance and reinsurance field and a trusted source of guidance for major Swiss and foreign banks and other leading financial intermediaries. He is also well-regarded for his valuable contributions to the academic advancement of the sector.
Lexology Index 2025 - Research Switzerland
Peter Hsu is a distinguished practitioner with a wealth of experience advising insurers, brokers and insurance technology companies on regulatory, transactional and corporate matters.
Lexology Index 2025 - Insurance
Peter Hsu is highly sought after by fintech venture investors and blockchain companies for his exceptional experience across the gamut of regulatory and transactional matters.
Lexology Index 2025 - Fintech & Blockchain
Peter is a very strong lawyer in the field.
Lexology Index 2025 - Banking
A go-to lawyer for any banking-related matters in Switzerland.
Lexology Index 2025 - Banking
Peter Hsu is singled out by market commentators as "a leading practitioner in insurance regulatory matters.
Lexology Index 2025 - Thought Leaders - Global Elite
Peter Hsu is a truly exceptional lawyer, combining deep technical expertise with a rare and sophisticated understanding of the fintech and financial services market.
Legal 500 2026
He is distinguished by his ability to anticipate regulatory and commercial developments, providing clients with advice that is both innovative and pragmatically grounded.
Legal 500 2026
Peter Hsu stands out due to his expertise, dedication, and ability to approach challenges with effective solutions.
Legal 500 2026
What sets him apart from competitors is his deep industry knowledge, combined with a collaborative and client-focused approach.
Legal 500 2026
Beruflicher Werdegang
  • Partner bei Bär & Karrer (seit 2009)
  • University of California, Los Angeles, School of Law: LL.M. (2004)
  • Associate bei Bär & Karrer (2002-2003 und 2004-2008)
  • New York State Bar (2004)
  • Anwaltspatent Zürich (2002)
  • Juristischer Sekretär am Arbeitsgericht Zürich (2000-2001)
  • Auditor am Bezirksgericht Zürich (2000)
  • Universität Zürich: Dr. iur. (1999)
  • Jurist bei SWX Swiss Exchange/Ad-hoc-Publizität (1997-1999)
  • Wissenschaftlicher Assistent bei Prof. Dr. H.C. von der Crone an der Universität Zürich (1996-1997)
  • Universität Zürich: lic. iur. (1995)
Mitgliedschaften und Ämter
  • European Forum on Financial Crime & Sanctions Risk Management (Mitglied des Steering Commitee)
  • AIDA Swiss Chapter (Mitglied des Organising Committee)
  • Schweizerischer Anwaltsverband (SAV)
  • Zürcher Anwaltsverband (ZAV)
  • International Bar Association (IBA)
  • Schweizerische Gesellschaft für Haftpflicht- und Versicherungsrecht (SGHVR)
  • Mitherausgeber Basler Kommentar zum Geldwäschereigesetz (GwG)
  • Mitherausgeber Basler Kommentar zum Versicherungsaufsichtsgesetz (VAG)
  • Verwaltungsratsmitglied der Jyske Bank (Schweiz) AG (2015/2016)
  • Englisch
  • Deutsch

Tätigkeitsbereiche

Peter Hsu's Deals, Cases & News

Alle Deals, Cases & News
Als "excellent" bewertet in Investments Funds
von Leaders League 2023
Als "leading" bewertet in Banking & Finance
von Leaders League 2023
Als "leading lawyer" bewertet
von Legal 500 2023

Peter Hsu's letzte Publikationen

Peter Hsu's letzte Vorträge