Pestalozzi‘s ’pragmatic and helpful’ team advises lenders and borrowers on Swiss law-governed and cross-border international finance, acquisition finance, corporate finance, mezzanine financings, syndicated loans, and commodities trade financing. The team also has a regulatory practice which assists clients with compliance matters, licenses, and the structuring of new financial services. The practice is headed by Sébastien Roy, whose practice covers financing, M&A transactions and private equity, and Christophe Emonet, who specialises in international banking disputes and investigations. Ludivine Boisard��s practice covers all types of domestic and cross-border banking transactions while Nicolas Herren handles banking disputes arising from contractual and regulatory issues. Other key team members include Christophe Berclaz, who has expertise in banking disputes with multi-jurisdictional aspects, and Jean-Baptiste Lhôte, who specialises in commercial law and banking transactions.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Very commercial and user-friendly advice.’
‘Sébastien Roy is an excellent lawyer - he is my go-to Swiss counsel. He demonstrates the perfect combination of technical acumen and commercial nous. Crucially, he understands the requirements of the broader European market and ensures his team delivers on all aspects in a clear and concise matter.’
‘The banking team at Pestalozzi are pragmatic and helpful. Excellent transaction management.’
Leading individuals
Member of the Financial Services, the Real Estate & Environment and the Corporate/M&A groups in Geneva. Practice covers all types of domestic and cross-border banking transactions, with an emphasis on financing transactions. Advises clients on financial services regulations, including regulatory and contractual issues relating to the establishment and the business of banks, securities dealers, asset managers and exchanges.
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Sébastien Roy, Christophe Emonet