Eric Stupp
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Neue Transparenzpflichten im Kampf gegen Geldwäscherei – Was das revidierte GwG und das TJPG für die Praxis bedeuten
1 October 2026 | Speaking Engagement 1 October 2026 | Speaking Engagement Neue Transparenzpflichten im Kampf gegen Geldwäscherei – Was das revidierte GwG und das TJPG für die Praxis EIZ- Seminar Vermögensverwaltung XIX, Metropol und via Live-Stream Mit dem Inkrafttreten des revidierten Geldwäschereigesetzes (GwG) und des neuen Gesetzes über die Transparenz von juristischen Personen und die Identifikation der wirtschaftlich berechtigten Personen (TJPG) bereits per 1.
Legal challenges for monitorships in Switzerland and practical lessons to be learnt
The Guide to Monitorships - Fifth Edition: Part III: International monitorships and related issues Book chapter While the United States set the stage for the imposition of compliance monitorships on corporations by government authorities, this arrangement has become increasingly popular in other jurisdictions, such as the United Kingdom, Canada and – closer to Switzerland – France.
Legal challenges for monitorships in Switzerland and practical lessons to be learnt
Introduction While the United States set the stage for the imposition of compliance monitorships on corporations by government authorities, this arrangement has become increasingly popular in other jurisdictions, such as the United Kingdom, Canada and – closer to Switzerland – France.
Bär & Karrer a Three-time Winner at LegalcommunityCH Awards 2026
There were three trips to the podium to collect: Law Firm of the Year (overall) Law Firm of the Year (Banking & Finance) Professional of the Year (Tax) – Senior Partner Susanne Schreiber It was a night of celebration for Bär & Karrer at the LegalcommunityCH Awards ceremony held in Zurich on 6 May. The awards highlight another year of intense activity at the firm and recognise a high level of collective and individual achievement.
Bankeigene Finanzinstrumente und Interessenkonflikte
Kapitalmarkt - Recht und Transaktionen XXI, Metropol, Fraumünsterstrasse 12, 8001 Zürich Eric Stupp explores the tendency in the private wealth business in Switzerland to use financial instruments and collective investment schemes which have been set-up by its own asset management arm of the financial intermediary. This trend was re-enforced by the retrocession decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court to either pass on to clients or to disclose retrocessions received from third parties.
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Corporate/M&A Tax Banking and Finance Litigation International & Cross-Border Disputes International & Cross-Border Transactions We are delighted to retain our Band 1 recognition for our record of service and delivery in 6 key practice areas in the 2026 edition of the Chambers Global guide. In addition, we have received our first ever ranking highlighting our expertise in Investment Funds (Band 4). This year also brought first-time recognition for Paolo Bottini (Band 5) with a ranking in Tax.
Switzerland: A Banking & Finance Overview - Current Status And Outlook For 2026
Bär & Karrer are most popular: within Antitrust/Competition Law, Intellectual Property and Privacy topic(s) in Switzerland Introduction Swiss banking remains a core part of Switzerland's economy and its international financial centre. The legal framework aims to safeguard financial stability, protect depositors and investors, and support market integrity. Swiss banking law is based on a combination of federal legislation, self-regulation and international standards.
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Introduction Swiss banking remains a core part of Switzerland’s economy and its international financial centre. The legal framework aims to safeguard financial stability, protect depositors and investors, and support market integrity. Swiss banking law is based on a combination of federal legislation, self-regulation and international standards. Federal legislation codifies the fundamental principles, while specific details are set out in Federal Council ordinances.
Bär & Karrer Recognised in 13 Tier 1 Rankings and 35 Individual Rankings by The Legal 500
Bär & Karrer has successfully retained its Tier 1 ranking in the following practice areas: Banking & Finance Zurich Commercial, Corporate and M&A Dispute Resolution – Litigation Employment Fintech Healthcare and Life Sciences Insurance Private Clients Public Law Real Estate Regulatory, Compliance and Investigations Sports Law Tax Bär & Karrer reaffirms its position as one of Switzerland’s leading law firms with top-tier recognition from Legal 500 across 13 key practice areas.
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4 December 2025 | Corporate News 4 December 2025 | Corporate News Bär & Karrer Secures Another Band 1 Ranking in Chambers FinTech 2026 Bär & Karrer has once again achieved a Band 1 ranking in Chambers FinTech 2026. This top-tier result reaffirms our leading position and outstanding capabilities in the FinTech sector, reflecting our ongoing commitment to deliver excellent legal services in this dynamic and innovative area.
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Bär & Karrer gains additional recognition with three lawyers securing an IFLR1000 ranking for the first time. Receiving this important accolade are Vera Naegeli (M&A), Fabienne Perlini-Frehner (M&A), and Tiffany Ender (Banking and finance). Their success marks an exciting milestone for the firm.
New Guidelines On U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) Enforcement: What Do They Mean For Swiss Companies?
The FCPA enforcement pause ordered in February 2025 by President Trump is over. The new FCPA enforcement guidelines signal a more targeted enforcement approach by the DOJ, which may potentially be more vigorous than before in focus areas. Non-U.S. companies, including Swiss companies, are likely to face closer scrutiny than their U.S. peers.
Switzerland: best practices for conducting interviews in internal investigations
This is an Insight article, written by a selected partner as part of GIR's co-published content. Read more on Insight In summary This article explores the challenges of conducting interviews for internal investigations in Switzerland. We discuss three key aspects that must be considered: preparation for interviews; due process considerations when conducting interviews; and limitations pertaining to the use of the findings obtained from interviews.
Bär & Karrer Advised UBS on the Sale of the Credit Suisse Insurance Linked Strategies Ltd Business to its Management Team
Zurich, Switzerland, 18 October 2024 On 30 September 2024, UBS Group AG closed the sale of its 100% holding in Credit Suisse Insurance Linked Strategies Ltd ("CSILS") to the CSILS management team led by Niklaus Hilti. The respective agreement was signed in July 2024. CSILS now operates independently from UBS under a new name and will continue to manage the funds and single investor fund mandates. Bär & Karrer acted as Swiss legal advisor to UBS in this transaction.
Bär & Karrer Advises xFarm Technologies on €36 million Series C Financing Round
Zurich, Switzerland, 09 October 2024 xFarm Technologies, a European leader in the digitalisation of the agri-food sector, has raised approximately €36 million in a Series C financing round.
Bär & Karrer Advises Vontobel on the Acquisition of IHAG Privatbank's Client Book
Zurich, Switzerland, 26 September 2024 Vontobel has signed an agreement to acquire the client book of IHAG Privatbank (IHAG), in Zurich. This supports its strategic ambition to expand its presence in its focus markets, particularly in the DACH region. IHAG Privatbank manages over CHF 3 billion in client assets. Subject to customary closing conditions, the transaction is expected to close first half of 2025 at the latest. Bär & Karrer acts as legal advisor to Vontobel in this transaction.
Bär & Karrer Advises EQT on the Sale of Open Systems
EQT, together with its co-shareholders, has agreed to sell Open Systems to Swiss Post. Open Systems is a leading provider of network and cyber security capabilities in a single cloud-based platform known as Secure Access Service Edge (SASE). The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approval. Bär & Karrer acts as lead counsel alongside Loyens & Loeff (Netherlands), Willkie Farr & Gallagher (Germany), Wuersch & Gering (USA), and Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (India).
Bär & Karrer Advises Circet Europe on Acquisition of Isen Tiefbau Group
Circet Europe, the leading provider of telecom infrastructure services in Europe, headquartered in France, has successfully acquired Isen Tiefbau Group from its founders. Isen Tiefbau Group, based in Otelfingen, Switzerland, specialises in civil engineering with a focus on providing telecommunication infrastructure in the German-speaking part of Switzerland.
Legal Privilege In Internal Investigations - Recent Swiss FSC Rulings
BK Bär & Karrer More Bär & Karrer is a renowned Swiss law firm with more than 170 lawyers in Zurich, Geneva, Lugano and Zug. Our core business is advising our clients on innovative and complex transactions and representing them in litigation, arbitration and regulatory proceedings. Our clients range from multinational corporations to private individuals in Switzerland and around the world.
Bär & Karrer Advises BuildTec Software Group on the Acquisition of SORBA EDV
Zurich, Switzerland, 29 August 2024 BuildTec Software, a portfolio company of funds advised by Bregal Unternehmerkapital, acquired all shares in SORBA EDV, a leading provider of specialist construction software in Switzerland. Bär & Karrer acts as legal advisor to BuildTec Software in this transaction.
Bär & Karrer Advises Paragon on the Sale of Condecta Group to Swiss Life Asset Managers
Zurich, Switzerland, 13 August 2024 Bär & Karrer advises Paragon on the sale of Condecta Group to Swiss Life Asset Managers. Condecta, headquartered in Winterthur, is the market leader for modular systems in Switzerland. The company operates 14 locations in Switzerland as well as additional locations in Germany and Italy. The closing of the transaction is expected to take place within the next few weeks.
Bär & Karrer Advises L’Oréal on Acquisition of a 10% Stake in Galderma
L’Oréal, the world leader in beauty, acquires a 10% stake in Galderma Group AG (Galderma), the pure-play dermatology category leader and one of the world’s largest players in injectable aesthetics, from Sunshine SwissCo AG, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, and Auba Investment Pte. Ltd. (a consortium led by EQT).
Bär & Karrer Advises Deutsche Private Equity (DPE) on the Acquisition of IMPAG Group
Deutsche Private Equity (DPE) has entered into a purchase agreement with the current owners of IMPAG Group regarding the acquisition of a majority stake in IMPAG Group. IMPAG Group, headquartered in Zurich and with subsidiaries in Switzerland, Germany, Poland, France, Austria, and Spain, is a chemical distribution company that supplies and supports the life science and material science industries in Europe with raw materials and services.
Bär & Karrer Advises MediaMarktSaturn on the Acquisition of melectronics
MediaMarktSaturn and Migros concluded an agreement according to which MediaMarktSaturn will take over 20 melectronics stores. The stores as well as the existing employees and apprentices will become part of MediaMarkt Schweiz. The closing of the transaction is subject to the approval by the competition authorities. Bär & Karrer acted as legal advisor to MediaMarktSaturn in this transaction.
Bär & Karrer Advises Coatue in USD 10.7M Seed Round of DeepJudge
Bär & Karrer advised lead investor Coatue in an oversubscribed USD 10.7 million seed financing round for DeepJudge. The round also saw participation from several well-known angel investors. DeepJudge, a Swiss-based startup specializing in AI for legal search, was founded by a team of AI researchers and former Google engineers. Coatue, a renowned New York-based investment platform with a strong focus on technology companies, led the financing round.
Bär & Karrer Advises JCDecaux on the Sale of a Part of Its Stake in APG |SGA to NZZ
On 26 February 2024, JCDecaux SE (Euronext Paris: DEC), the number one outdoor advertising company worldwide, and Pargesa Asset Management S.A. (a fully owned subsidiary of Compagnie Nationale à Portefeuille, an investment company of the Frère Family) signed a term sheet with a view to evaluate a joint sale of their shares in APG|SGA SA.
Bär & Karrer Advises Lalique Group on Public Tender Offer by Its Majority Shareholder
On 31 May 2024, majority shareholder Silvio Denz published a public tender offer for the publicly held registered shares of Lalique Group SA, Zurich, Switzerland, which specializes in the creation, development, marketing, and global distribution of luxury products. On 30 May 2024, Silvio Denz and Lalique entered into a transaction agreement regarding the terms and conditions of the public tender offer by Silvio Denz. The offer price per registered share in Lalique is CHF 40 net in cash.
Legal Challenges For Monitorships In Switzerland And Practical Lessons To Be Learnt
This is an Insight article, written by a selected partner as part of GIR's co-published content. Read more on Insight This chapter aims to provide an overview of the key aspects and challenges that arise when it comes to carrying out compliance monitorships from a Swiss perspective. We will first explore the context of compliance monitorships in Switzerland.
Switzerland: Best practices for conducting interviews in internal investigations
This is an Insight article, written by a selected partner as part of GIR's co-published content. Read more on Insight In summary This article explores the challenges of conducting interviews for internal investigations in Switzerland. We discuss three key aspects that must be considered: preparation for interviews; due process considerations when conducting interviews; and limitations pertaining to the use of the findings obtained from interviews.
Senior Managers Regime In Switzerland - Corporate Governance - Switzerland
The Swiss Federal Council recently reviewed rules for banks that are systemically important, and adopted the Report on Banking Stability of April 2024, which stressed the need to improve the current too-big-to-fail regime. This briefing will focus especially on the proposed Senior Managers Regime in Switzerland, which aims to increase individual responsibility within financial institutions.
Legal challenges for monitorships in Switzerland and practical lessons to be learnt
In summary This chapter aims to provide an overview of the key aspects and challenges that arise when it comes to carrying out compliance monitorships from a Swiss perspective. We will first explore the context of compliance monitorships in Switzerland.
Bär & Karrer Advises Trill Impact on Partnership with TT medic
Trill Impact has entered a partnership with TT medic, a MedTech development and manufacturing partner operating in Austria, Switzerland and Germany. TT medic is active in precision medical injection molding, specializing as a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) in clean room processing of high-quality polymer components. The company covers almost the entire value chain. Bär & Karrer acted as Swiss legal counsel to Trill Impact in this transaction.
Swiss Cyber Defence: Forced Recruitment Of Private It Experts And Infrastructure Considered
The Swiss Military Act revision proposes granting the Swiss Federal Council power to requisition IT experts and infrastructure for military resilience, especially against cyber threats. It includes an extension to peacetime, requires Swiss Federal Council approval, and provides for compensation provisions. The consultation ended in March 2024. The provision, under review post-consultation, advises companies to monitor updates and prepare strategies for potential requisitions.
Federal Supreme Court: No Criminal Due Process Guarantees In Corporate Internal Investigations
In Switzerland, it has been debated for some time whether employees who are the subject of an internal investigation should be entitled to criminal due process in the context of internal investigations. In a recent landmark decision concerning an employee termination dispute, the Swiss Federal Supreme Court concludes the long-standing dispute, firmly stating that criminal procedural guarantees are not applicable within the realm of corporate internal investigations.
Federal Supreme Court: No Criminal Due Process Guarantees in Corporate Internal Investigations
In Switzerland, it has been debated for some time whether employees who are the subject of an internal investigation should be entitled to criminal due process in the context of internal investigations. In a recent landmark decision concerning an employee termination dispute, the Swiss Federal Supreme Court concludes the long-standing dispute, firmly stating that criminal procedural guarantees are not applicable within the realm of corporate internal investigations.
Bär & Karrer Advised Kimbrer Computer and Trill Impact on the Acquisition of Renewtech
Kimbrer Computer, a Trill Impact portfolio company, has acquired Renewtech GmbH, a provider of circular IT services and networking solutions. The team of Bär & Karrer was co-led by Philippe Seiler and Christoph Neeracher and included Dominique Nguyen (all M&A), Jonas Bornhauser (IP and IT) as well as Luljeta Morina (Employment).
Bär & Karrer Elects New Partners and Counsel as of 1 January 2024
Bär & Karrer has elected Faton Aliu, Rocco Rigozzi and Andrea Ziswiler as partners and Stephanie Walter as counsel, effective as of 1 January 2024. The expertise, dedication and personalities of these lawyers will not only strengthen the firm's success and reputation in general but also its position within the market.
Bär & Karrer Advises the Shareholders of Swiss Quality Paper on the Sale of a Stake to an Industry Leader in Self-Adhesive Tapes
The shareholders of Swiss Quality Paper AG, a manufacturer of premium specialty paper products, sold a stake to Atlas Tapes S.A., an industry-leading and vertically integrated manufacturer of self-adhesive tapes. Bär & Karrer acts as legal advisor to the sellers in this transaction.
Bär & Karrer Advises the Sihl Group on the Acquisition of Trichord
Perigon GmbH, a Sihl Group entity, has entered into a purchase agreement regarding the acquisition of the shares of Trichord Ltd. from its shareholders. The UK based Trichord offers its clients technologically high-quality surface decors. Bär & Karrer acts as Swiss legal advisor to the Sihl Group in this transaction.
Bär & Karrer Advised Union Bancaire Privée on its Acquisition of Angel Japan Asset Management
Union Bancaire Privée, UBP SA (UBP) has acquired all the shares of Angel Japan Asset Management Limited (Angel Japan) from its founder. Founded in Tokyo in 2001, Angel Japan is a Tokyo-based independent investment advisor specialised in the Japanese small-cap equities space. This transaction will further strengthen the presence of UBP in Japan and demonstrates UBP's ambition to expand its footprint in Asia-Pacific.
Investigation Review 2023 - White Collar Crime, Anti-Corruption & Fraud - Switzerland
Preface Welcome to the Europe, Middle East and Africa Investigations Review 2023, a Global Investigations Review special report. Global Investigations Review is the online home for all those who specialise in investigating and resolving suspected corporate wrongdoing – telling them all they need to know about everything that matters.
Conducting interviews for internal investigations in Switzerland
In summary This article explores the challenges of conducting interviews for internal investigations in Switzerland. We discuss three key aspects that must be considered: preparation for interviews, due process considerations when conducting interviews and limitations pertaining to the use of the findings obtained from interviews.
Bär & Karrer Wins Three Awards at the Legalcommunity Awards Switzerland 2023
On 4 May 2023, Bär & Karrer was awarded "Law Firm of the Year" in the categories Banking & Finance as well as Healthcare & Life Sciences at the Legalcommunity Awards Switzerland 2023. In addition, Corrado Rampini won the award for "Lawyer of the Year – Real Estate".
Bär & Karrer Advised the Farner Group on the Expansion of its Agency Alliance "Team Farner" with The Skills Group
The Farner group, a portfolio company of Waterland Private Equity, partnered with The Skills Group to expand its agency alliance "Team Farner". The Vienna-based The Skills Group including its subsidiaries datenwerk and All Channels Communication Austria is a full-service PR agency with a focus on strategic consulting and positioning as well as public relations and crisis communications. Bär & Karrer acted as legal advisor to the Farner group in this transaction.
Bär & Karrer Advises Horn & Company on the Acquisition of GEM Consulting
Horn & Company, a portfolio company of Waterland Private Equity, has entered into a quota purchase agreement in order to acquire GEM Consulting GmbH from its founders. This transaction enables Horn & Company – in cooperation with the founders – to expand and strengthen its management consulting services in the banking and insurance sector in Switzerland as well as in Germany and Austria. The transaction will be completed in the upcoming weeks.
Bär & Karrer Advised the Farner Group on the Expansion of its Agency Alliance "Team Farner" with Affective Advisory
The Farner group, a portfolio company of Waterland Private Equity, partnered with Affective Advisory to expand its agency alliance "Team Farner". Affective Advisory is a leading behavioural science consultancy, applying the latest insights from behavioural economics, social psychology and decision science. Bär & Karrer acted as legal advisor to the Farner group in this transaction.
Bär & Karrer Advised the Farner Group on the Expansion of its Agency Alliance "Team Farner" with komm.passion and Kirchhoff Consult
The Farner group, a portfolio company of Waterland Private Equity, partnered with the German agencies komm.passion and Kirchhoff Consult to expand its agency alliance "Team Farner". The komm.passion specializes in the interface between creative agency and management consultancy. The Hamburg-based Kirchhoff Consult offers financial and corporate communications services with a focus on capital markets, reporting, investor/public relations, IPO advisory and sustainability.
Bär & Karrer Advised the Farner Group on the Expansion of its Agency Alliance "Team Farner" with the BlueGlass Group
The Farner group, a portfolio company of Waterland Private Equity, partnered with the BlueGlass group to expand its agency alliance "Team Farner". The Zurich-based BlueGlass group specializes in the fields of digital strategy consulting, search engine optimization, digital campaigns as well as content marketing. Bär & Karrer acted as legal advisor to the Farner group in this transaction.
Bär & Karrer Advised the Helsinn Group on its Financing Agreement with Oberland Capital Management
Bär & Karrer advised the Helsinn Group on its financing agreement with Oberland Capital Management LLC. The Helsinn Group is a fully integrated, global biopharma group with a track record of over 40 years of commercial execution and a strong focus in oncology and rare diseases. Bär & Karrer acted as Swiss legal advisor to the Helsinn Group in this transaction.
100% Takeover of Bank Linth LLB by Liechtensteinische Landesbank completed
After the settlement of the public tender offer by Liechtensteinische Landesbank Aktiengesellschaft, for all publicly held registered shares of Bank Linth LLB AG, Liechtensteinische Landesbank on 24 May 2022 filed, based on art. 137 FMIA, a claim for the cancellation of all Bank Linth shares remaining in public with the competent commercial court of the Canton of St. Gallen.
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