"The team is praised for its strength in depth and its commercially oriented approach."

Chambers Europe 2013
"One of the most prominent and highly respected banking and finance departments in Switzerland."

Chambers Europe 2013
"Efficient, pragmatic and friendly."

Client in IFLR1000 2015
"The team has first-class knowledge."

Client in Legal 500 2017
"A first choice for complex finance matters."

Legal 500 2013
"Provides efficient and timely service as well as clear and well-structured communication."

Legal 500 2013
"The team comprises very skilled people who are up to date with changes in banking law."

Client in Chambers Europe 2016
"They have always provided us with very accurate and high level legal advice."

Client in IFLR 1000 2016
"Works efficiently and tirelessly in support of the client."

Client in IFLR1000 2015
"Deep bench of experts advising Swiss and foreign financial institutions and borrowers on a range of transactional and regulatory matters."

Chambers Europe 2016
"Excellent lawyers."

Legal 500 2016
"The lawyers are extremely responsive, technically strong and very well connected."

Client in Chambers Europe 2015
"Produces consistently high-quality work."

Legal 500 2013
"Outstanding lawyers with in-depth knowledge of the banking and finance industry."

The Legal 500 2015
"A firm I can recommend to business partners anytime."

Client in Chambers Europe 2013
"Broad experience in a wide range of litigation cases and regulatory proceedings."

Legal 500 2018
"The service provided by the team has been truly first rate and excellent all around."

Client in IFLR1000 2015
"They have always provided us with very accurate and high level legal advice."

Client in IFLR 1000 2016
"The firm is a strong favourite among Swiss banks and Swiss affiliates of foreign banks."

IFLR1000 2013
"Advice and analysis is always to the point."

Legal 500 2014
"Top-notch practice."

Legal 500 2016
"Offering stellar advice on regulatory matters."

Chambers Europe 2015
"One of the most prominent and highly respected banking and finance departments in Switzerland."

Chambers Europe 2013
"Deep bench of experts advising Swiss and foreign financial institutions and borrowers on a range of transactional and regulatory matters."

Chambers Europe 2016
"Is particularly nimble and creative in devising solutions to complex questions or issues."

Client in IFLR1000 2015
"Excellent team in Zürich with additional offices in Geneva, Lugano and Zug."

Chambers Europe 2016
"The firm has a track record of being able to execute very large transactions/the biggest deals."

Chambers Europe 2018
"Extremely proactive."

Legal 500 2014
"The full service is rounded off by a notably strong regulatory practice."

Chambers Europe 2013
"A very accurate team."

The Legal 500 2015
"We do not just get the law but practical advice that can be used."

Client in Chambers Global 2015
"They provide business-oriented advice combined with very short response times."

Client in Legal 500 2017
"The team is extremely knowledgeable about the core legal principles."

Client in IFLR1000 2015

Banking & Insurance

Bär & Karrer has an established practice advising banks, securities dealers, insurance and reinsurance companies, and other financial institutions in Switzerland and around the world.

We represent financial institutions, issuers, investors, and other market participants in enforcement proceedings of the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority FINMA.

Advice in regulatory and commercial matters
Licensing of banks, securities dealers, insurance companies and other financial institutions
Establishing branches and representative offices
Drafting banking agreements and documentation
Legal & compliance issues
Outsourcing
Anti-money laundering
Cross-border business
Enforcement proceedings before regulatory authorities (FINMA, SIX Swiss Exchange, etc.)
Representation of clients in civil and criminal proceedings
Acquisitions of divisions and client portfolios
Corporate transactions in the financial industry