The compliance, investigations, and white-collar crime teams at Wenger Vieli Ltd are ‘extremely pragmatic’ and ’capable of handling very complex questions’. Practice co-head Michael Mráz regularly represents financial sector, industrial, and corporate clients in financial crime proceedings as well as internal and regulatory investigations concerning sanctions and corporate governance. Also co-heading the team, Martin Peyer is highly sought-after by financial service providers and investors to engage with the financial regulator on licence procedures, compliance, and investigations.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘From its expertise in Swiss banking and banking supervisory law, the team can handle issues in connection with tax, M&A, company law and FINMA licensing procedures.’

  • ‘The advice is characterised by practical solutions that can be discussed on an equal footing. Deadlines were always met, accessibility was always guaranteed.’

  • ‘They always aim to find the best possible solution for the client, are extremely pragmatic and are capable of handling very complex questions.’

  • ‘Martin Peyer is always very responsive and is great to work with.’

Key clients

  • Serpentine Ventures
  • Nextech Invest

Work highlights

  • Advising Serpentine Ventures on the change of regulatory licence type.
  • Advising Nextech Invest on regulatory matters in connection with its FINMA licence and on the launch of a new fund.
  • Advising a large Swiss energy provider in various internal investigations.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Michael Mráz, Martin Peyer

Other key lawyers

Bignia Vieli