Frédéric Bétrisey
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Band 3 : Banking & Finance
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Provided by Frédéric Bétrisey
Practice Areas
Frédéric Bétrisey has a long standing practice in banking and finance. He advises banks and borrowers on all types of financing transactions, including in the context of sustainable finance. He also advises financial institutions on a variety of regulatory aspects and assists financial intermediaries in connection with their securities lending and derivative transactions, with a particular focus on the legal issues and documentation relating to netting arrangements and the issuance and distribution of collective investment schemes and structured products. Frédéric Bétrisey has been retained by originators, arrangers and trustees in connection with the securitisation of Swiss law receivables, in particular in respect of residential mortgages (RMBS transactions), consumer credits and leasing agreements. Frédéric Bétrisey is a visiting lecturer at the University of Fribourg and at the Swiss Training Centre for Investment Professionals (AZEK), in Geneva.
Career
Admitted to the Geneva Bar (1996), University of Geneva: lic. iur (1994), University of Geneva: lic. sc. pol. (1994)
Professional Memberships
Swiss Bar Association (SAV/FSA), Geneva Bar Association (OdA), Geneva Business Law Association (AGDA)
Publications
Various articles on financial services and banking regulations
Personal
Frédéric Bétrisey speaks French, German, English and Italian.
Chambers Review
Europe
Frédéric Bétrisey is well regarded for assisting clients with debt refinancing matters, as well as advising on regulatory topics, including the establishment of hedging companies in Switzerland.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Frédéric Bétrisey is a very good lawyer whom I appreciate working with. He has excellent knowledge and pragmatism."
"Frédéric Bétrisey is a very good lawyer whom I appreciate working with. He has excellent knowledge and pragmatism."
Articles, highlights and press releases
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Swiss Private Banks Arab Bank Switzerland & Gonet & Cie Enter into a Strategic Business Partnership
Swiss Private Banks Arab Bank Switzerland and Gonet & Cie Enter into a Strategic Business Partnership
Bär & Karrer Advised Romande Energie Holding on First Green Bond Issuance
Bär & Karrer acted as legal advisor to Romande Energie Holding on their first green bond issuance.
Bär & Karrer Advised Revival Healthcare Capital in its USD 90 Million Series E Financing
Bär & Karrer acted as Swiss legal adviser to Revival Healthcare Capital in its USD 90 Million Series E Financing to Swiss Medtech Company Distalmotion SA.
Bär & Karrer Advised the Canton of Geneva on the Issuance of its First Social Bond
On 21 December 2021 the Canton of Geneva issued its first social bond by way of private placement in an aggregate amount of CHF 50 million.
Swiss Private Banks Arab Bank Switzerland & Gonet & Cie Enter into a Strategic Business Partnership
Swiss Private Banks Arab Bank Switzerland and Gonet & Cie Enter into a Strategic Business Partnership
Bär & Karrer Advised Romande Energie Holding on First Green Bond Issuance
Bär & Karrer acted as legal advisor to Romande Energie Holding on their first green bond issuance.
Bär & Karrer Advised Revival Healthcare Capital in its USD 90 Million Series E Financing
Bär & Karrer acted as Swiss legal adviser to Revival Healthcare Capital in its USD 90 Million Series E Financing to Swiss Medtech Company Distalmotion SA.
Bär & Karrer Advised the Canton of Geneva on the Issuance of its First Social Bond
On 21 December 2021 the Canton of Geneva issued its first social bond by way of private placement in an aggregate amount of CHF 50 million.
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