Bertrand Schott
Niederer Kraft Frey AGNiederer Kraft Frey AG‘s team covers both restructuring, such as preparation and implementation of recovery measures, and insolvency, including advising both creditors and debtors in bankruptcy litigation. The team is led by Marco Häusermann who has vast experience in restructurings and workouts of all forms of debt, structured credit, and securitised assets. Bertrand Schott advises financial institutions, funds and fund management companies on domestic and cross-border restructuring and insolvency matters. Daniel Bono advises financial institutions on liquidity requirements. Adrian Koller, Philip Spoerlé, Andrea Giger, Roman Sturzenegger, and Moritz Maurer are notable team members.
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Testimonials
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‘NKF has reliably delivered high-quality legal advice to our company on a variety of matters, including corporate, contract, insolvency, and data issues. NKF attorneys think clearly through complicated legal issues and provide actionable advice for a reasonable cost.’
‘Bertrand Schott has expertise across a wide range of banking and insolvency-related issues. I have needed Bertrand's attention on a number of urgent matters through the years, and he has always made himself available to address the issue and meet quick deadlines, and always at a reasonable cost. He also has a helpful and friendly disposition.’
‘Niederer Kraft Frey AG were collaborative, communicative and a pleasure to work with.'
‘Marco Häusermann is a skilled practitioner.'
Key clients
- Industry Standard Opinions for Repos and Securities Lending to various Industry Associations and Banks
- Crédito Real, S.A.B. de C.V.,
- Deutsche Bank
- Invacare Corporation and Swiss subsidiaries
- ED & F Man group
Work highlights
- Render the Swiss legal opinions on the validity and enforceability of the Global Master Repurchase Agreement and the various Securities Lending Master Agreements used worldwide by banks and other financial institutions, specifically as to the close-out netting provisions and other similar contractual arrangements and addressing the potential insolvency of a Swiss counterparty.
- Advised Crédito Real, S.A.B. de C.V., a Mexican non-bank lender, with matters relating to the CHF 170,000,000 2.875 % Bonds due 2022 on which Credito Real defaulted in repayment in early 2022.
- Advised Deutsche Bank in connection with Mallinckrodt plc's reorganization process, emergence from Chapter 11 and completion of the Irish Scheme of arrangement.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Marco Häusermann