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OBERSON ABELS SA

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Counting a multitude of financial institutions and investors among their key roster of clients, the ‘dynamic and pragmatic’ OBERSON ABELS SA demonstrates notable knowledge in relation to banking and finance regulation and the obtaining of licenses. The team is led by Antoine Amiguet and ’valuable ally’ Philipp Fischer; the former is noted for his work for banks, securities houses, and insurance companies, to name a few, and the latter demonstrates vast expertise across an array of Swiss banking, financial, and data protection regulation mandates. Another name to note in the group is Sonia De la Fuente.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘This law firm has succeeded in modernising the profession with a dynamic and pragmatic service.'

  • ‘They have the ability to put themselves in the shoes of an in-house lawyer and take an internal view of the company, not just give opinions and theoretical legal advice.’

  • 'Very experienced, strong knowledge of the market and well aware of the regulatory and legal environment. They share a lot of information with their clients on regulatory changes and developments. This is very appreciated.’

  • ‘Oberson Abels' team is a multidisciplinary team at the service of its clients. It offers clear, pragmatic answers that are adapted to the client's needs and that can be used immediately, even when dealing with complex issues.'

  • 'It has a high-quality international network that provides its clients with immediate skills for dealing with cross-border situations.'

  • 'The team's ability to meet agreed deadlines, rigorous case management and reasonable fees make it a great team.'

  • ‘Philipp Fischer is quick-witted, curious and at ease in many areas of the law, he can proactively anticipate his clients' needs by proposing innovative solutions. He knows how to make his knowledge accessible by having a rare ability to synthesise it and make it intelligible, even in complex areas of law.'

  • 'Philipp Fischer is a rigorous partner who cares about his clients and always has a smile on his face. Philipp is a valuable ally.’

Work highlights

  • Advised Swiss bank in the context of a new loan offering for its UHNWI clientele (e.g., issuance of large loans through syndication or sub-participation schemes).
  • Assisted Swiss asset manager in getting authorized under the new Swiss financial regime.
  • Advised a US investment fund in the context of the financing granted to a Swiss operating company.

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Antoine Amiguet, Philipp Fischer

Other key lawyers

Sonia De la Fuente