Partner

Eric Stupp

Zurich, Suisse
Partner
Eric Stupp
Zurich, Suisse

À propos de

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.

In Chambers Global and Europe 2026, Eric is ranked in Band 1 for Banking and Finance: Regulatory. 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.

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
Eric Stupp and Joel Fischer bring to bear extraordinary experience, expertise, dedication and collaboration on complex cross-border matters.
Legal 500 2025
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
Eric Stupp is commercial, fast, approachable and clear in his legal guidance.
Chambers Global 2025
Eric Stupp is certainly a regulatory law highlight.
Chambers Global 2025
In particular, Eric Stupp is really good on cross-border issues.
Chambers Global 2025
He partners with us well to find practical solutions and support judgement calls to balance legal and regulatory risks with commercial expectations.
Chambers Europe 2025
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.
The Legal 500 2025
Eric Stupp has great ideas and a great way of communicating, going about things in a way to help people find the middle ground.
Chambers Global 2026
We have had a great cooperation with Eric Stupp and have appreciated his availability and professionalism.
Chambers Global 2026
Eric Stupp is really good in situations where it looks like it is very difficult to find a resolution.
Chambers Global 2026
Eric brings an exceptional combination of leadership, legal acumen and commercial insight. He is highly responsive, solution-oriented and deeply trusted for matters requiring discretion and judgement.
Chambers Europe 2026
Eric Stupp is a very seasoned, experienced and smart lawyer. He is a lawyer you can really trust.
Chambers Europe 2026
Eric Stupp is a very experienced, trustworthy partner who, with his open way of thinking, develops many very good solutions together with the client. He never loses sight of the details and assesses the risks accordingly.
Chambers Europe 2026
We could not imagine working with a better adviser.
Chambers Europe 2026
Eric Stupp and his team are able to assess problems and strategies from a higher perspective and provide appropriate advice.
Legal 500 2026
Parcours professionnel
  • 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)
Associations et fonctions publiques
  • 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
  • Anglais
  • Français
  • Allemand

Domaines d'activités

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Reconnu comme un "leading lawyer" dans le Legal 500 "Hall of Fame"
par Legal 500 2023
Classé en Band 1 en Corporate/M&A
par Chambers Europe and Chambers Global 2023
Classé comme "leading" en Banking & Finance
par Leaders League 2023

Eric Stupp's dernières publications

Eric Stupp's dernières interventions