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Dr. Joel Fischer

Zurich, Switzerland

P: +41 58 261 56 24

M: +41 58 262 56 24

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Dr. Joel Fischer

Zurich, Switzerland

P: +41 58 261 56 24

M: +41 58 262 56 24

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Joel Fischer co-heads the internal investigation practice group. His practice focuses on banking and finance, internal investigations and white-collar crime, M&A as well as general corporate and commercial matters.

He advises banks, insurance companies, fintechs and other companies on regulatory and transactional matters. He furthermore regularly assists clients in large-scale internal investigations and complex white-collar criminal and regulatory enforcement proceedings before Swiss and foreign authorities (incl. U.S. authorities). He also specializes in corporate governance questions and advises clients on the development and implementation of compliance programs.

Drawing from his further experience as a management consultant with a leading global consulting firm he understands the business needs of financial institutions, and tailors his legal advice to them accordingly.

Joel Fischer is a member of the editorial board of a legal periodical on corporate and capital markets law (Zeitschrift für Gesellschafts- und Kapitalmarktrecht, GesKR) and regularly publishes in his fields of work.

He was named "Rising Star of the Year" at the IFLR Europe Awards 2020 and is currently ranked in Band 4 for White-Collar Crime by Chambers Europe 2026.

Joel Fischer is a brilliant mind and an outstanding attorney with an impressive track record working on high-profile international compliance and investigation engagements.

Legal 500 2024

Joel not only understands the legal side of things, but also the importance of data, technology, and accounting issues.

Legal 500 2024

He has an impressive portfolio of very novel work.

IFLR Europe Awards 2020

He has extensive experience working with regulators in several jurisdictions and has an exemplary track record.

IFLR Europe Awards 2020

Eric Stupp and Joel Fischer bring to bear extraordinary experience, expertise, dedication and collaboration on complex cross-border matters. What makes them even more unique is their deep understanding of the US perspective and their ability to find practical solutions to cross-border issues.

Legal 500 2025

Mr Fischer is an amazing attorney who practices nothing but the best client care methods.

Lexology Index 2025 - Investigations

Joel Fischer always asks the right questions and is incredibly quick on the uptake. His open and outside-the-box approach is phenomenal and delivers interesting and unusual solutions in the interests of the client.

Chambers Europe 2026

Joel Fischer is an outstanding lawyer and a rising leader in his field. He is always responsive, thorough and commercially astute. He combines deep technical knowledge with a practical and solution-driven mindset.

Chambers Europe 2026

Joel is always professional, thoughtful, responsive and simply kind. We truly could not have asked for a better advocate.

Chambers Europe 2026

Joel Fischer is very intelligent, efficient and value-driven. He is a very trusted adviser who always delivers and remains very connected to his clients' objectives.

Chambers Europe 2026

Joel has an uncanny ability to unpack problems and develop creative solutions.

Chambers Europe 2026

Joel Fischer is an outstanding attorney, the top of the top when it comes to investigations and compliance in Switzerland.

Legal 500 2026

Career

Partner at Bär & Karrer (since 2022)
University of Berne: Dr. iur. (2016; summa cum laude)
Associate at Bär & Karrer (2015-2021)
University of Oxford (Law Faculty und Business School): Master's in Law and in Finance (2013-2014; with Distinction; Merton Award for Distinction)
Attorney at a business law firm (2013-2015)
Management consultant at The Boston Consulting Group (2010-2012)
Admitted to the Zurich Bar (2009)
Comparative law studies for the President of the Supreme Court of Israel (2007-2009)
Trainee at Bär & Karrer (2007-2008)
University of Zurich (Graduate Institute Geneva, Catholic University of Leuven): lic. iur (2007; summa cum laude)

Memberships

Swiss Academic Foundation (Alumni)
The Oxford Union Society
Member of the editorial board of a legal periodical on corporate and capital markets law (Schweizerische Zeitschrift für Gesellschafts- und Kapitalmarktrecht, GesKR)