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Banking & Finance

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  • Legal Update Switzerland
    Quantum Computing in Financial Services: Opportunity, Risk and Readiness
    24 Mar 2026 9 min read
  • Legal Update Switzerland
    Unauthorised Transactions and Immediate Refunds: Key Takeaways from Advocate General Rantos' Opinion in C-70/25 ECJ Case
    20 Mar 2026 6 min read
  • Legal Update Switzerland
    ISDA and EMTA Publish Revised Definitions for FX Derivatives Market
    04 Mar 2026 5 min read
  • Legal Update Switzerland
    Landmark decision of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court on third-party benefit
    17 Feb 2026 4 min read
  • Legal Update Switzerland
    Global cryptoexchange sued by UK regulator for breaching financial promotions rules
    11 Feb 2026 7 min read
  • News Switzerland
    Head Investigations at FINMA joins CMS as new Partner
    03 Feb 2026 2 min read
  • News Switzerland
    CMS advises Renaissance Investment Foundation on the acquisition of a majority stake in the Asic Group
    02 Feb 2026 1 min read
  • Deals Switzerland
    CMS advises Capiton/CymbiQ on the sale of ISPIN AG and Koch IT AG
    16 Jan 2026 2 min read
  • Legal Update Switzerland
    New FINMA Guidance on risks linked to the custody of crypto-based assets
    13 Jan 2026 6 min read

4 specialist practice areas in Banking & Finance

Banking and financial markets law Financial Market Enforcement Financing & Restructuring of financings FinTech & Blockchain

The Banking & Finance team of CMS Switzerland is at your service at our offices in Zurich and Geneva.

We cover the entire Banking & Finance spectrum, particularly the following areas:

Our clients include Swiss and foreign banks, fintechs, fund management companies, asset managers, securities firms and other financial services providers, as well as international groups and medium-sized companies. Our expertise extends to both Swiss and cross-border matters. Thanks to our organisation and versatility, we are your legal advisors of choice for projects of any size and complexity.

At CMS Switzerland, we focus on the needs of our clients across countries.

Through the global CMS network, we have access to an international pool of lawyers and tax advisors. In the area of Banking & Finance alone, we have more than 550 experts at our disposal. Depending on demand, we form transnational advisory teams led by experienced partners.

Our specialist practice areas

Banking and financial markets law Financial Market Enforcement Financing & Restructuring of financings FinTech & Blockchain

Legal experts for Banking & Finance

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Kaspar Landolt
PARTNER
Dr Kaspar Landolt, LL.M.
Head of Banking & Finance Team
SWITZERLAND, ZURICH
BANKING & FINANCE
CORPORATE / M&A
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Tina Balzli
PARTNER
Tina Balzli, LL.M. (NYU), LL.M. (NUS)
Head of Fintech & Blockchain, CMS Switzerland and Co-Head of the CMS Crypto, Digital Assets and FinTech International Focus Group
SWITZERLAND, ZURICH
FINTECH & BLOCKCHAIN
BANKING & FINANCE
+7 MORE
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Vaïk Müller
PARTNER
Dr. Vaïk Müller
Attorney at Law | Head of Banking & Finance
SWITZERLAND, GENEVA
BANKING & FINANCE
CORPORATE / M&A
+5 MORE
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Florian Schönknecht_Partner_CMS Switzerland
PARTNER
Florian Schönknecht, LL.M., EMBA UZH
Head of Investigations and Compliance Practice Group
SWITZERLAND, ZURICH
INVESTIGATIONS & COMPLIANCE
BANKING & FINANCE
+2 MORE
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Matthias Kuert
PARTNER
Dr Matthias Kuert, LL.M.
SWITZERLAND, ZURICH
BANKING & FINANCE
CAPITAL MARKETS AND PUBLIC M&A
+4 MORE
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Awards & Recognitions
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    Very dedicated and proactive.
    The Legal 500, Switzerland, Banking and Finance: Zurich, 2024
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    CMS has a sophisticated breadth of attorneys, who focus on various sectors and are responsive, thoughtful and commercial.
    Chambers & Partners, Global, Banking & Finance, Switzerland, 2024
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    CMS are capable of dealing with very complex regulatory issues in the Swiss financial markets and always up to date on all key issues.
    Chambers & Partners, Global, Banking & Finance, Switzerland, 2024
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    CMS was very knowledgeable on this topic and very proactive and fast answering our questions.
    IFLR 1000, Leveraged finance, client feedback, 33rd edition (2023/2024)
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    Very hands-on, smart, concise, responsive, wide experience, looking ahead.
    IFLR 1000, Financial restructuring, client feedback, 33rd edition (2023/2024)
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    The law firm goes an extra mile for the satisfaction of its clients. An “all-around carefree package”.
    The Legal 500, Switzerland, Banking & Finance: Zurich, 2023
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    We were extremely impressed by the reactivity, the ability to understand commercial and strategic stakes, and to advise on innovative solutions in a timely manner.
    The Legal 500, Switzerland, Banking & Finance: Zurich, 2023
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    On top of first-class legal expertise, a strong business acumen and the ability to formulate out-of-the-box and tailor-made solutions for clients. Very reactive and efficient. Very personable team.
    The Legal 500, Switzerland, Banking & Finance: Zurich, 2023
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    Multi-jurisdictional financing, regulatory matters and collective investment scheme advice constitute the three major focus areas at CMS.
    The Legal 500, Banking and finance: Zurich, Switzerland, 2019

Banking & Finance Insights

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Legal Update Switzerland

Quantum Computing in Financial Services: Opportunity, Risk and Readiness

24 Mar 2026 9 min read
Legal Update Switzerland

Unauthorised Transactions and Immediate Refunds: Key Takeaways from Advocate General Rantos' Opinion in C-70/25 ECJ Case

20 Mar 2026 6 min read
Expert Guide International

CMS Expert Guide on Taking Security

17 Mar 2026 2 min read
Legal Update Switzerland

ISDA and EMTA Publish Revised Definitions for FX Derivatives Market

04 Mar 2026 5 min read
Legal Update Switzerland

Landmark decision of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court on third-party benefit

17 Feb 2026 4 min read
Legal Update Switzerland

Global cryptoexchange sued by UK regulator for breaching financial promotions rules

11 Feb 2026 7 min read
News Switzerland

Head Investigations at FINMA joins CMS as new Partner

03 Feb 2026 2 min read
News Switzerland

CMS advises Renaissance Investment Foundation on the acquisition of a majority stake in the Asic Group

02 Feb 2026 1 min read

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