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Walder Wyss Ltd.Patrick Vogel heads up the offering at ‘client-oriented’ Walder Wyss Ltd., a team that is routinely entrusted by banks, securities, financial institutions, and fintech clients with a multitude of complex litigation, multi-faceted financial transactions, and regulatory compliance mandates. Vogel has recently been involved in an array of cross-border M&A transactions situated within the banking and finance remit, while Hubertus Hillerström’s wide-ranging expertise extends from structured finance through to trade finance mandates. Adriano Antonietti frequently advises regulated financial institutions on banking litigation, regulatory compliance, and the implementation of legislation, while Liburn Mehmetaj is especially knowledgeable across anti-money laundering, sustainable finance, and payment systems.
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Testimonials
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- 'Enjoys high reputation demonstrates relevant expertise and experience, has established network within community and beyond.’
‘Act very client-oriented and show high attention for details.'
'Liburn Mehmetaj is adept at spotting the wood for the trees and combines this with a user-friendly sense of humour which makes him a commercially astute lawyer.'
‘Walder Wyss is a leading Swiss law firm with a comprehensive range of legal services, a strong reputation, and strengths in its ability to combine legal precision with innovative advice. It caters to both domestic and international clients across various practice areas.’
‘Walder Wyss stands out by offering a blend of technical expertise, business acumen, and a client-focused approach. They have a practical understanding of their clients' industries and business objectives.'
- 'The partners possess in-depth knowledge in their respective practice areas. The team demonstrates an understanding of their clients' needs, offering tailored solutions to address broader business concerns.'
- 'Walder Wyss fosters a culture of collaboration, efficiently leveraging diverse expertise across practice areas. ’
‘A very professional and approachable team that provides high quality advice.’
Key clients
- Bank J. Safra Sarasin AG
- Bank Vontobel AG
- Bank Zweiplus AG
- Banque Cantonale Vaudoise
- Bobst Group SA
- Cequr SA
- Credit Suisse
- Deutsche Bank
- Endeavour Vision SA
- Ichnos Sciences Inc.
- Infrascreen SA
- ING Bank N.V., Amsterdam, Lancy
- JBF Finance SA
- KomGo SA
- RMG The Risk Management Group (Suisse) SA
- Société Générale
- Swisscom Ventures AG
- Token flow Insights SA
- Union Bancaire Privée, UBP SA
- UBS Switzerland AG
Work highlights
- Assisting Zedra with merging and rebranding LJ Fiduciary and Alvarium Private Office into the existing ZEDRA Group.
- Advising Flowbank SA with its liquidation process ordained by FINMA.
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Practice head
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Patrick Vogel