Barandun AG launched its banking and finance regulatory practice in August 2024 with the hire of Daniel Weber from Wenger Vieli Ltd, focusing on AML obligations, regulatory advice for DeFi platforms, and license applications.

Bär & Karrer Ltd. boasts a strong track record in cross-border financing transactions, including structured and acquisition finance. The practice counts international and domestic banks, private equity investors, and borrowers and issuers across a breadth of industries as clients. Eric Stupp handles internal investigations and regulatory proceedings in the financial services sector. Ralph Malacrida specialises in corporate lending and acquisition finance, while Lukas Roesler frequently counsels clients on refinancings, drawing on his expertise in restructuring and insolvency matters. Peter Hsu focuses on the intersection of banking and insurance law. Faton Aliu tackles bilateral and syndicated transactions. Co-head of the fintech group Daniel Flühmann is also noted.

Baker McKenzie’s banking and finance practice has a strong foothold in regulatory matters, with the team’s expertise encompassing sanctions and license applications to FINMA. On the transactional front, the practice is noted for its debt financing capabilities, representing companies, borrowers, and major domestic and foreign banks. Regulatory expert Ansgar Schott and Markus Wolf co-lead the practice. Schott assists with a range of regulatory matters, including those involving the distribution of investment funds, sanctions-related issues, and derivatives. Wolf is deeply experienced in corporate lending, drawing on the firm’s global offering to handle cross-border lending instructions. Samuel Marbacher is well-versed in real estate and syndicated debt financing and routinely advises clients on export financing. Charlotte Rüegg regularly assists on debt finance transactions.

Homburger is sought out for its comprehensive banking offering, covering both regulatory and transactional mandates in equal measure. The team is trusted by major banks and blue-chip companies across the full spectrum of transactions, including syndicated lending, acquisition, asset and export finance. Jürg Frick possesses a strong grasp of cross-border credit facilities. Leading the team alongside Frick, Daniel Haeberli is an expert in secured lending and regulatory matters, and Stefan Kramer guides clients through the full gamut of regulatory matters, from crypto-assets to anti-money laundering. Stefan Bindschedler was promoted to partner in January 2025 and oversees the structuring of acquisition and real estate facilities.

Lenz & Staehelin‘s banking and finance practice excels in transactional work, demonstrating expertise in acquisition financing, refinancings and restructurings. The team’s client list spans both traditional and non-traditional lenders based in Switzerland and abroad. Marcel Tranchet stands out for his ‘fantastic negotiation skills and profound knowledge of the market’. He helms the practice and is renowned for his expertise in advising on cross-border debt and takeout facilities, and refinancing transactions. Patrick Hünerwadel maintains a reputation for deep knowledge of structured finance, asset securitisation and derivatives. Sven Infanger and Norman Walczak, who assist with the full spectrum of mandates, add further depth to the team.

Niederer Kraft Frey Ltd‘s banking, finance and regulatory practice is a strong choice for Swiss and international banks, financial institutions, private equity sponsors, and corporates. The team is regularly instructed by major international clients looking to enter the Swiss market. Practice head Sandro Abegglen is deeply involved in the group's financial services regulatory work. Marco Häusermann is relied on for his experience handling high-value international credit financing transactions. Debt finance lawyer Philip Spoerlé and Adrian Koller, who maintains a broad financing practice, also come highly recommended.

Advestra‘s financial services group is distinguished by its ‘deep knowledge of the banking market’ and has a proven track record in structuring acquisition finance and syndicated loans, particularly for the manufacturing, luxury, technology and healthcare sectors. An accomplished trio heads up the team: Alexander von Jeinsen is a strong choice for major financial institutions looking to engage in cross-border financing structures. On the regulatory front, Rashid Bahar is the key figure, also regularly assisting clients with structured financings.  A go-to contact for high-value credit facilities, Sandro Fehlmann is another co-head.

The banking and finance practice at Kellerhals Carrard receives a steady flow of work related to structured products, digital assets, fund platforms, and AI regulation as it relates to the finance industry. Practice head Luca Bianchi concentrates on the regulation of financial services and financial market infrastructure. Fintech matters are a core focus for Cornelia Stengel, who regularly supports banks, expert groups, and federal committees in this regard. Armin Kühne provides support on banking and insurance law, in addition to assisting with AML compliance.

MLL Legal is recommended for its expertise in asset and corporate lending, as well as real estate and acquisition finance. The team is co-led by Daniel Schoch in Zurich and Dunja Koch, managing partner of the firm’s London office. Schoch is well versed in assisting with syndicated and asset-based facility agreements, also acting for HNWIs as borrowers, while Koch is a key contact for UK and US clients transacting in Switzerland. Samuel Ljubicic has built up the firm’s Islamic finance capabilities, while Karin Oberlin is well-equipped to advise on asset-backed financing structures. Alexander Vogel is noted for his structured finance expertise.

Pestalozzi‘s banking and finance practice is praised for combining ‘deep regulatory expertise with a practical, commercial mindset’. The group is active in handling licensing and compliance matters, as well as overseeing the structuring and implementing new financial services and products. Oliver Widmer chairs the department and is a good choice for cross-border financing arrangements, routinely assisting domestic and international banks. Andrea Huber is noted for her deep knowledge of Swiss financial regulatory regimes, including those governing asset management, fintech, insurance and investigations.

Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd‘s banking and finance department is recognised for its comprehensive regulatory and transactional offerings, which together provide clients with expert guidance across syndicated loan facilities, structured finance, derivatives, and licensing. Philippe Borens heads up the team and is adept at structuring loans and acquisition financing facilities. Anita Schläpfer deploys her expertise to advise on cross-border facility agreements. Olivier Favre has a niche in structured products, advising on the set-up of programmes and regulatory compliance. Fabio Elsener advises on the structuring of debt-based products.

Walder Wyss Ltd.’s banking and finance group has an established foothold in secured financing, acquisition and structured finance. On the regulatory front, the team is well-versed in securing regulatory approvals, and also advising on licensing matters and restructuring processes. Practice head Thomas Müller, who operates in the technology, banking, and telecoms sectors, is singled out for his capabilities in fintech and blockchain regulation. Asset-based lending and structured finance are core areas of focus for Lukas Wyss, while leveraged finance and syndicated lending are central to Theodor Härtsch’s practice. Seasoned practitioner Luc Defferrard assists the team with leveraged finance and syndicated lending mandates. David Borer also comes recommended for his expertise in, inter alia, acquisition and real estate financing transactions.

CMS von Erlach Partners Ltd.‘s banking and finance team provides guidance to domestic and international lenders and borrowers on complex refinancing and debt restructuring transactions, also advising on regulatory issues. Kaspar Landolt, who leads the practice group, has considerable experience advising on a broad range of finance and regulatory licensing matters. Tina Balzli specialises in regulatory issues and has a particular expertise in fintech challenges. Matthias Kuert is singled out for his track record in international financing and matters related to compliance with Swiss regulations.

VISCHER is particularly active in the areas of corporate finance and debt finance, servicing clients including life sciences enterprises, sponsors and debt fund lenders. Practice head Adrian Dörig maintains a busy practice that covers mandates spanning acquisition finance and syndicated facility agreements. Markus Guggenbühl takes the lead on domestic and cross-border refinancing transactions. The two are closely supported by Christian Schneiter, who assists on a wide range of financing deals, and was made partner in January 2026.

Regulatory instructions form a key portion of Wenger Plattner‘s banking and finance practice’s workload, encompassing matters such as incorporations and restructuring, permit applications, and AML measures. Marc Nater oversees the practice and assists clients with refinancings. Oliver Künzler handles the Swiss law aspects of investment fund distribution regulations and cross-border acquisition financing.

Wenger Vieli Ltd‘s banking and financing team is recommended for its specialisation in regulatory matters, which encompasses blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and licensing procedures. On the financing side, the firm advises on security packages. Andreas Hünerwadel, who regularly counsels clients in the medtech and crypto finance sectors on cross-border transactions, oversees the financing group. Heading the financial services group, regulatory expert Martin Peyer counts start-ups and entrepreneurs as clients. Orlando Battaglia counsels clients in relation to their fintech business models.

Bratschi Ltd‘s financial services group advises a diverse roster of clients, including Swiss and foreign banks, insurance companies, securities dealers, and asset managers. Ivo Hungerbühler, who handles internal investigations and regulatory proceedings, jointly leads the team alongside Reto Arpagaus, who focuses on investigations in the banking industry. Barbara Jecklin is a go-to practitioner for debt finance mandates, while Janusz Marty specialises in structured finance transactions.

The banking and finance team at LALIVE brings together litigation, regulatory, compliance and investigations expertise. Department head Dominik Elmiger specialises in banking disputes, while Daniel Lucian Bühr focuses on regulatory compliance mandates.

Loyens & Loeff‘s banking and finance frequently advises borrowers and issuers on Swiss security documents. Other instructions include debt restructuring and assisting clients in obtaining banking licences. Leadership is shared between Judith Raijmakers and Daniel Dedeyan, who joined in March 2025 from Walder Wyss Ltd.. Raijmakers counsels banks, financial institutions, corporates and investors, while Dedeyan’s caseload spans cross-border structuring, licensing and regulatory compliance.

Eversheds Sutherland AG focuses in particular on cross-border regulatory matters, as well as AML compliance and investigations. Sibil Melliger tackles matters at the intersection of traditional finance and emerging technologies, including cryptocurrency and blockchain issues. She is a seasoned practitioner with in-house experience, assisting banks and start-ups.

Prager Dreifuss AG represents both lenders and borrowers looking to structure credit facilities for leveraged, project and acquisition finance. Practice head Daniel Hayek advises on senior and mezzanine debt, while co-head Andreas Moll is involved in debt restructurings.

Valfor Attorneys-at-law‘s banking and finance practice is recognised for its regulatory and transactional work for banks, investment firms, insurance companies and securities dealers. Marc Grüninger heads up the department in Zurich and is a financial services regulatory expert. Grüninger is also well-versed in corporate lending, structured finance securitisations and asset finance.