Investment Funds
Europe Guide 2024 : Switzerland
Band 3
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+41 22 849 6040Chambers Review
FBT Attorneys boasts an experienced team acting for domestic and international asset managers, banks and promoters on distribution and custodian issues. The law firm also assists with licensing and fund creation matters. FBT Attorneys advises on a range of products, such as special investment funds and structured products. The team is also well equipped to assist with contentious mandates, as well as advice on collective investment schemes and the implementation of regulations such as the Swiss Financial Services Act.
Work Highlights
- FBT Attorneys advised an investment fund manager on the distribution of its funds, in addition to regulatory issues.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"FBT Attorneys have taken the time to get to know many of us well, which allows them to respond quickly and often ahead of time when problems arise."
"FBT Attorneys' commercial awareness is one of their strengths. They are excellent, business-minded lawyers."
"FBT Attorneys has a strong and knowledgeable team."
"Whenever we had a complex matter, it was handled in a pragmatic and solid way."
"The law firm provides very quick response times."
"FBT Attorneys have taken the time to get to know many of us well, which allows them to respond quickly and often ahead of time when problems arise."
"FBT Attorneys' commercial awareness is one of their strengths. They are excellent, business-minded lawyers."
"FBT Attorneys has a strong and knowledgeable team."
"Whenever we had a complex matter, it was handled in a pragmatic and solid way."
"The law firm provides very quick response times."
Notable Practitioners
Frédérique Bensahel advises clients on fund distribution and licensing matters. She has additional experience in contentious matters involving investment funds, as well as advice on collective investment schemes.
"Frédérique Bensahel always have our best interests at heart and are not afraid to point out ways in which we can be better."
"Her understanding of the law together with her broad experience of the Swiss financial service industry is outstanding."
"Frédérique Bensahel is bright, responsive and has an incredible understanding of the asset management industry. She is brilliant and pragmatic."
"She is very talented as a lawyer."
Michel Abt assists financial sector clients with the distribution of investment funds and the establishment of FINMA-authorised fund management companies. His practice extends to the implementation of regulatory advice and assistance with collective investment schemes.
"We highly appreciated our collaboration with Michel Abt."