About

Gianni explains that when he started working at Berenberg Bank in 2010 there was no ‘real’ legal department, requiring him to build from the ground up, creating and he had to build it up and set up structures and efficient, well-functioning processes. His explains that his professional development has been characterised by an early and continuous acceptance of responsibility, first as head of legal and compliance at BHF-BANK (Switzerland) Ltd, and subsequently as general counsel of Berenberg Bank (Schweiz) AG. He has advised the bank in all legal and supervisory matters; this has compromised comprised of drawing up and negotiation of contracts, complaint management, communication and correspondence with authorities and giving legal advice to other bank divisions. In addition to his advisory role he also works on internal improvements by implementing regular staff training, supervising the cross-border banking, and coordinating all relationships with external lawyers. When asked what he enjoys most about his role he says, ‘I appreciate the responsibility and independence I have because it is based on the trust I have earned over the years. Due to my role I am active in many interesting legal areas and I can gain a lot of new experiences and valuable in-depth knowledge’. Speaking of his team he says, ‘I have the opportunity to lead a great team and therefore to be part of a strong unit and to grow also as a person’.