Banking & Finance
Europe Guide 2024 : Switzerland
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Financial Market Regulation and Financing & Investment Products teams
Homburger’s Financial Market Regulation team represents the interests of the Swiss market and its participants in an even more strictly regulated market, also by acting as an important voice in the drafting of new legislation. As a result, they are established experts in the field of financial market regulation and transactions, interest for complex structures and proceedings.
The firm’s financing and investment products team structures transactions, develops investment products and is familiar with national and international documentations. It takes an integrated approach – it develops tailored solutions and brings in experts from various disciplines as necessary.
Chambers Review
Homburger is a stellar practice that is particularly active in acquisition finance mandates. The law firm is popular with both lenders and borrowers for advice on the negotiation of new financing agreements, including revolving credit facilities and sustainability financing. Homburger additionally offers a strong practice acting for banks on regulatory matters, including in innovative areas such as cryptocurrency and tokenisation, as well as FINMA authorisations.
Work Highlights
- Homburger advised ING Bank and a syndicate of banks on a multicurrency revolving credit facility for Axpo, worth EUR2.3 billion.
Strengths
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"Homburger demonstrates excellent knowledge and skills. The lawyers take a proactive approach, pay attention to the client's needs, and apply a wide perspective in solving the case at hand while also providing specialist knowledge for every relevant topic."
"The team provides very professional and transparent advice on complex matters. It offers a very good mix of senior and junior personnel, paired with high availability on all levels."
"They understand our business, and the advice is given with the business goals in the back of their minds. The expertise delivered is always very professional and punctual, even when the available time is very tight."
"Homburger has a good reputation when it comes to resolving complex legal and regulatory issues. Their ability to think outside the box and find creative solutions is outstanding. The lawyers have a very good grasp of the commercial background driving a case, and the strong bench of junior and senior associates guarantees a flawless performance and delivery on time even in times of high demand."
"Homburger demonstrates excellent knowledge and skills. The lawyers take a proactive approach, pay attention to the client's needs, and apply a wide perspective in solving the case at hand while also providing specialist knowledge for every relevant topic."
"The team provides very professional and transparent advice on complex matters. It offers a very good mix of senior and junior personnel, paired with high availability on all levels."
"They understand our business, and the advice is given with the business goals in the back of their minds. The expertise delivered is always very professional and punctual, even when the available time is very tight."
"Homburger has a good reputation when it comes to resolving complex legal and regulatory issues. Their ability to think outside the box and find creative solutions is outstanding. The lawyers have a very good grasp of the commercial background driving a case, and the strong bench of junior and senior associates guarantees a flawless performance and delivery on time even in times of high demand."
Notable Practitioners
Senior counsel René Bösch is a long-standing leading expert in Swiss banking regulatory matters. He advises clients in the banking sector on areas such as the crafting of new legislation and its implementation.
"René Bösch is well connected and has impressive expertise."
"He is outstanding in his field."
Benedikt Maurenbrecher is known for his expertise in advising banks on regulatory matters. In addition he assists with high-value financing.
"Benedikt Maurenbrecher has great strategic oversight, connects the dots and finds innovative solutions."
"He is very clear and to the point."
Jürg Frick heads the financial services practice team at Homburger and is known for his work on financing transactions. He advises both borrowers and lenders and is particularly active on corporate revolving credit facilities and refinancings, with additional expertise in restructuring matters. He also assists clients with regulatory matters, such as FINMA authorisations.
"Jürg Frick offers a high service level and availability, paired with a balanced approach and a strong focus on finding good solutions for both financing parties."
Benjamin Leisinger acts for clients on a range of regulatory mandates, often related to cryptocurrency. He also advises financial organisations on regulatory capital matters and branch closures as well as representing them in US class actions.
"Benjamin Leisinger does very high-quality regulatory work."
"He's the best lawyer for regulatory capital instruments."
"Benjamin Leisinger is highly professional, very knowledgeable and client-focused. He is able to handle different and complex tasks simultaneously and has a commercial mindset."
Stefan Kramer advises clients in the banking sector on regulatory matters, such as on the development of new legislation and online mortgage platforms.
"Stefan Kramer ensures a very thorough, professional and efficient cooperation."
"He is a very pragmatic and proactive lawyer who delivers on his promises, combining excellent technical skills with the ability to think outside the box and communicate expert advice in a clear and understandable manner."
"He understands the business in depth, which, together with his broad legal and regulatory knowledge, allows him to find the best solution for the client."
"Stefan Kramer is very responsive and pragmatic. Much more than only talking about legal interpretation, he also knows the client's business. Hence, while he has strong analytical skills, he also gives practical advice."
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