Regulatory, compliance and investigations

Bär & Karrer Ltd.

Client Satisfaction

Within its crisis management and internal investigations and white-collar crime teams, Bär & Karrer Ltd. possesses ‘deep, global knowledge of regulatory and compliance laws’. The white-collar crime practice group is co-headed by Saverio Lembo, who regularly acts for corporates and financial institutions on domestic and cross-border criminal and internal investigations, and Andrew Garbarski, who assists UHNWIs and executives on cross-border matters related to financial crime. Co-heading the crisis management and internal investigations group, Joel Fischer and Eric Stupp are highly sought-after by major financial institutions on domestic and cross-border compliance issues as well as regulatory investigations. Disputes expert Oliver Brupbacher brings a wealth of risk and crisis management knowledge, particularly concerning allegations of sanctions, antitrust, and financial crime violations. Claudia Götz Staehelin left the firm in March 2025.

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Testimonials

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‘They deploy a team of excellent and diverse lawyers. What sets them apart from other law firms is you get the best team that really suits your needs as a client.’
‘Very pragmatic, solution orientated and fast.’
‘The team is exceptionally well qualified and positioned to provide legal advice in connection with complex internal investigations, voluntary disclosures and regulatory enforcement.’
‘They possess deep, global knowledge of regulatory and compliance laws and have a network of peer firms that they call on as needed. They have the utmost integrity and, at the same time, display empathy and sensitivity during the investigation.’
‘Eric Stupp and Joel Fischer bring to bear extraordinary experience, expertise, dedication and collaboration on complex cross-border matters. What makes them even more unique is their deep understanding of the US perspective and their ability to find practical solutions to cross-border issues.’
'Oliver Brupbacher is a valuable partner: exceptionally strong in his area of expertise, with a keen attention to detail and a strategic understanding of his work.’
‘Saverio Lembo is a real authority in the Swiss market and has a great network.’

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