Insurance

Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Peter Hsu
Hall of fameBär & Karrer Ltd.
Peter Hsu is Bär & Karrer's key contact for the practice area of banking and insurance. His practice focuses on banking, insurance, financing and capital markets. He regularly advises Swiss and foreign banks, securities dealers, insurers and other financial intermediaries as well as fintech businesses with regard to a wide range of regulatory, contract law and corporate law matters. Moreover, he often advises clients on M&A transactions.Peter Hsu has published several books and articles on topics in banking, insurance and capital markets and is regularly invited to speak on these topics.Peter Hsu is ranked as a leading individual in the practice areas of Banking & Finance as well as Insurance & Reinsurance and listed as "most highly regarded" practitioner in Insurance & Reinsurance (Who's Who Legal 2018). The Legal 500 2014 refers to him as a "key individual within the banking and insurance sector" and recommends him for insurance advice. In Who's Who Legal, he is quoted as "the 'go-to guy' for clients in need of insurance and reinsurance regulatory advice" (2013, 2018) and "key player in the Swiss insurance and reinsurance regulatory field" (2014) and wins praise for his "unparalleled abilities". In addition, he is described as "extremely knowledgeable" in insurance and regulatory matters, lauded for his "business oriented approach" (2016) and it is further noted that "he is not only an expert on regulatory topics, but also has a very profound understanding of other legal areas". Moreover, he is praised for "his pragmatic approach to resolve legal issues" (2018). In IFLR 1000, a client characterizes him as "very knowledgeable, detail-oriented and very open to novel solutions and approaches" (2016).
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Hansjürg Appenzeller 
Homburger
Partner. Mergers and acquisitions and private equity transactions as well as equity offerings and IPOs, in particular in the (re-)insurance sector. Recent transactions include assisting Zurich Insurance in its acquisition of a portfolio of CSS Versicherung AG.
Olivier Favre
Hall of fameSchellenberg Wittmer Ltd
Olivier Favre is a partner in Schellenberg Wittmer's Banking and Finance Group in Zurich. Olivier focuses on derivatives, structured finance and capital markets transactions and advising clients on financial services, securities, commodities, fund and insurance regulation. He also advises clients on fintech solutions and legal aspects of asset management activities. Olivier acts for a broad range of clients, including financial institutions, buy-side firms, issuers, insurance companies and industry associations. Olivier is an authorized representative at the SIX Swiss Exchange.Experience: Acted as legal counsel to a working group of industry association in charge of preparing a Swiss law governed master agreement for derivatives transactions and related documentation (e.g. agreement to exchange variation margin, PRDR agreement, resolution stay acknowledgment) Advised on the implementation of the regulatory obligations arising under the Swiss Financial Market Infrastructure Act Advised market participants on implementation of indirect clearing arrangements for derivatives transactions Advised on the issuance of tokens and on the setup of a crypto-assets brokerage activity Advised foreign insurance companies on Swiss licensing requirements for cross-border activity into Switzerland Prepared for the International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. (ISDA) the netting and collateral enforceability opinion for international financial organizations established in Switzerland
Lars Gerspacher
gbf Attorneys-at-law Ltd
Lars Gerspacher is a partner at gbf Attorneys-at-law Ltd and specialises in insurance and reinsurance law, and transport and trade law, with a particular focus on aviation and shipping. He often represents clients in international arbitration proceedings, and is always on hand to assist insurers and reinsurers in setting up their business in Switzerland and to advise them subsequently in their transactions.
Dominik Skrobala
gbf Attorneys-at-law Ltd
Dominik Skrobala is a partner at gbf Attorneys-at-law Ltd and advises both domestic and foreign insurers on insurance and regulatory matters and has considerable experience in this area, namely regarding the licencing of business activities, portfolio transfers and restructurings. His practice also focuses on corporate law, IT, data protection and the posting of workers to Switzerland. Dominik is the top address in Switzerland for Polish companies and private persons.
Clemens von Zedtwitz
gbf Attorneys-at-law Ltd
Clemens von Zedtwitz is a Partner at gbf Attorneys-at-law Ltd specialising in insurance coverage litigation and arbitration. He focuses his practice on the resolution of large and complex claims from the London and international insurance market, and in the defence of claims against companies and their directors that are insured under all types of liability insurance policies. He also advises and represents insurance and reinsurance companies and brokers in their engagement with the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA).
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Rising stars with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
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