Following the transaction, which is subject to regulatory authorization, the combined bank will remain headquartered in Geneva and count approximately 400 employees, more than CHF 18 billion assets under management and a regulatory net capital of around CHF 250 million.

Bär & Karrer acted as Swiss counsel to Fideuram, alongside lead counsel Pedersoli Studio Legale. The Bär & Karrer team included Cédric Chapuis, Christophe Hensler, Arnaud Philippe (all M&A and Banking) and Christoph Suter (Tax).