Pestalozzi Attorneys at Law

Pestalozzi is pleased to announce the appointment of Florian Mohs as the new Head of Arbitration.   Florian brings extensive experience in handling complex international disputes. He shares his enthusiasm for the role: “I am honored to take on this new challenge and lead our arbitration team, which has consistently delivered outstanding outcomes. I look forward to working with our talented colleagues to continue delivering excellence for our clients."   Clients have recognized Florian’s capabilities, with Lexology Index (formerly Who's Who Legal) highlighting: "Florian is certainly among the best when it comes to large projects covering multiple jurisdictions."   We congratulate Florian Mohs on his new role and look forward to his contribution as we continue to support our clients globally. https://lnkd.in/dwMC9efq   #pestalozzilaw #arbitration

Pestalozzi is delighted to announce that Jonas Sigrist has been appointed as the new Head of Tax.   Jonas brings a wealth of experience in managing complex tax issues, including cross-border transactions and tax structuring for multinational clients. On his new position, Jonas comments: “I am thrilled to lead the Tax Practice Group at Pestalozzi. It is a privilege to work with such a highly skilled team, and I am excited to build on our strengths to address our clients' evolving tax needs.”   Clients say about Jonas: "[He has] deep and specific knowledge, good understanding of clients' needs, short reaction time." The Legal 500   We congratulate Jonas Sigrist on his new role and look forward to his contribution as we continue to support our clients globally.   #pestalozzilaw #tax

Fabian Martens contributed to the recently published Global Competition Review "Switzerland: Gearing up to a new comprehensive FDI control regime".   His chapter provides an overview of the key issues related to the control of foreign direct investment (FDI) in Switzerland in sectors such as energy, healthcare, telecommunications and defence, summarises the legal FDI andscape in Switzerland as of November 2024, and examines the most recent draft legislation and developments in the legislative process.   Read more here: https://lnkd.in/g9FuVEde   #pestalozzilaw #GlobalCompetitionReview #fdi

Pestalozzi advised Aksia LLC on the FINMA authorization as a Swiss representation office of a foreign asset manager. The Pestalozzi team included: Andrea Huber, Christian Roos, Nils Harbeke, Jonas Sigrist, Niku Gholamalizadeh, Martina Herzog, Karen Gisler, and Manuela Morel. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gPFvUncE #pestalozzilaw #dealsandcases #financialservices

Pestalozzi has again been ranked among the top firms in the FinTech Guide 2025 by Chambers and Partners. Congratulations to Andrea Huber and Oliver Widmer for being recognized for their expertise and excellence. More information: https://lnkd.in/e4sy7fiy #pestalozzilaw #fintech #chambers

The new circular, which will enter into force on 1 January 2025, provides FINMA's interpretation and guidance on certain obligations under FinSA and FinSO. It covers important topics such as information duties about financial instruments, associated risks and costs, rules on appropriateness and suitability tests, handling conflicts of interest, and securities lending. With these updates, financial service providers must ensure that their internal policies and processes align with FINMA’s expectations. Andrea Huber and Niku Gholamalizadeh have summarized the most relevant changes and share practical insights to help financial institutions navigate these new requirements. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e-p33UKT #pestalozzilaw #knowledgetransfer #financialservices

Yesterday, Pestalozzi and ACC Europe – Association of Corporate Counsel hosted an inspiring evening on the topic of "Climate Litigation in Switzerland." Lukas Rusch shared key insights on emerging trends, significant court cases, and their implications for in-house counsel, including the KlimaSeniorinnen v. Switzerland ruling. The event concluded with a festive Christmas apéro, offering a chance to connect and celebrate the season. A big thank you to Lukas and all participants for making this evening a success! #pestalozzilaw #acc #knowledgetransfer

Learn more about the Swiss Competition Commission’s recent decisions on relative market power and their implications for businesses in our latest legal update by Fabian Martens and Evelyn Motschi. The update covers key rulings in the cases Galexis vs. Fresenius Kabi and Payot vs. Madrigall, providing insights on the new framework for assessing relative market power and addressing abuses such as international price discrimination. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/exiyNNRN #pestalozzilaw #knowledgetransfer #competitionlaw

Pestalozzi advised Adragos Pharma in the Acquisition of Baccinex. The Pestalozzi team included: Christian Leuenberger, Raphael Widmer, Fabienne Schaub, Andrew D. Galantay, Michael Lips, Melanie von Rickenbach, Sarah Drukarch, Jonas Sigrist, Christian Roos, Seraina Würgler, and Larissa Rickenbacher. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eehudNPx #pestalozzilaw #dealsandcases

Am nationalen Zukunftstag haben wir bei Pestalozzi einen spannenden Tag voller Einblicke für die Kinder organisiert. Die nächste Generation konnte erleben, was es bedeutet, in einer Kanzlei zu arbeiten und dabei selbst spannende Aufgaben lösen. Wir waren von ihrem Engagement und ihrer Neugier begeistert – wer weiss, welche Talente wir schon heute für eine mögliche Laufbahn in einer Kanzlei inspiriert haben! Ein grosses Dankeschön an alle, die diesen besonderen Tag ermöglicht haben. #pestalozzilaw #zukunftstag2024