Pestalozzi Attorneys at Law

Pestalozzi advised Swiss Life in the acquisition of ZWEI Wealth, a renowned Swiss advisory firm for asset management. Swiss Life is thus expanding its existing investment offering with a modern Wealth Office platform for high net worth individuals and institutional clients. The Pestalozzi team included: Christoph Lang, Andrea Huber, Markus Winkler, Levy Corba, Seraina Würgler, Evelyn Motschi and Julia Pfister. https://lnkd.in/eEZy8_Rn #pestalozzilaw #dealsandcases

We are pleased to be ranked in Band 2 for Corporate/M&A by Chambers Global 2025. We appreciate the trust of our clients and the continued collaboration. More information: https://lnkd.in/gbRhEYfx #pestalozzilaw #ranking2025 #chambers #band2

Pestalozzi has again been ranked among the top firms in Chambers Global Guide 2025 by Chambers and Partners. Congratulations to Ludivine Boisard, Petra Hanselmann, Andrea Huber, Alexandra Johnson, Michael Kramer, Christoph Lang, Christian Leuenberger, Florian Mohs, Pascal Richard, Sébastien Roy, Beat Schwarz, Jonas Sigrist, and Oliver Widmer for being recognized for their expertise and excellence. More information: https://lnkd.in/erCSpmeM #pestalozzilaw #ranking2025 #chambers

The new Federal Act on the Protection of Minors in the Film and Video Game Sectors introduces stricter age verification requirements and industry co-regulation to ensure a safer media environment for minors in Switzerland. With a phased implementation starting in January 2025, the Act aligns with European standards, requiring content providers to take greater responsibility. Learn more about the key obligations and next steps in our latest legal update by Markus Winkler and Atenas Anderson. https://lnkd.in/edCSvCuu #pestalozzilaw #legalupdate

Pestalozzi advised AVS Verkehrssicherung GmbH, a group company of Ramudden Global and Germany's market leader for temporary traffic and construction site safety, in the acquisition of all shares in imoTRAFFIC AG. The Pestalozzi team included: Petra Hanselmann, Pascal Richard, Yannic Schönenberger, Levy Corba, Markus Winkler and Larissa Rickenbacher https://lnkd.in/ew9jVDXb #pestalozzilaw #dealsandcases

We are proud to welcome Remo Keller to the Pestalozzi partnership in the Tax practice group in Zurich, starting 1 February 2025. We also celebrate the promotions of Jean-Baptiste Lhôte and Dario Marzorati to Counsel, effective 1 January 2025, as a recognition of their exceptional contributions. Congratulations, Remo, Jean-Baptiste, and Dario! Read more: https://lnkd.in/e-AAxH_M #pestalozzilaw #newpartner #newcounsel

FINMA has released its latest guidance on governance and risk management for supervised financial institutions using AI. This timely update addresses the increasing adoption of AI and outlines key measures for managing risks such as model inaccuracies, data quality issues, and cyber vulnerabilities. As the financial industry embraces AI, aligning with FINMA’s guidance and keeping an eye on international regulations, like the EU AI Act, will be critical. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eK435chK #pestalozzilaw #KnowledgeTransfer #LegalUpdate #ArtificialIntelligence #SwissFinancialMarket #FINMA

Pestalozzi advised thurmed group in the sale of Wäscherei Bodensee AG to ELIS. The Pestalozzi team included: Petra Hanselmann, Pascal Richard, Jonas Sigrist, Michael Lips, Karen Gisler, Dario Gomringer, Larissa Rickenbacher and Julia Pfister. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/e6DfsMs6 #pestalozzilaw #dealsandcases

We are pleased to announce that Andrea Huber has been appointed Co-Chair of the International Bar Association's Banking Regulation Subcommittee for the 2025-2026 period, effective as of 1 January 2025. As a partner at Pestalozzi and a member of our Financial Services Group, Andrea is a recognized expert in banking and regulatory matters, asset management, fintech and insurance. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eexgRSQT #pestalozzilaw #IBA #financialservices #bankingandfinance

Per 1. Januar 2025 haben die bekannten Zürcher Gastronomen Daniela und Markus Segmüller ("Segmüller Collection") das traditionsreiche Restaurant Sonnenberg mit der einzigartigen Aussicht über Zürich übernommen. Mit dem Sonnenberg erweitern Daniela und Markus Segmüller ihr bestehendes Restaurant Portfolio (u.a. Carlton, Bodega Española, Loft Five, Roof Garden, Sablier, Adlisberg) um einen weiteren geschichtsträchtigen Betrieb. Pestalozzi hat Daniela und Markus Segmüller in allen rechtlichen Aspekten der Transaktion beraten. Das Pestalozzi-Team bestand aus Petra Hanselmann, Thomas Rohner, Paola Wullschleger und Raphael Widmer. #pestalozzilaw #dealsandcases