Banking and Finance
We have a developed over many years an expertise in Banking Law with a particular focus on issues pertaining to private banks. We represent banks before the FINMA, and provide legal assistance and advice as to the distribution of financial products in and from Switzerland. We also advise as to the regulation of other financial institutions such as collective investment schemes or securities dealers and as to the capital market regulations.
Jean-Pierre has led a seminar in banking law with Professor Gérard Hertig for the past 20 years. Over 15 private banks established in Geneva are members of the seminar. Members appreciate the direct exchange of expertise and experience among participants and experts. A summarizing note is circulated to the participants after each seminar and discussion.
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Deals & Cases
Jacquemoud Stanislas acted as lead counsel in connection with a large LBO on a group of clinics operating in Switzerland and France. Jacquemoud Stanislas represented the private equity funds in respect of all aspects of the transaction: structuring, acquisition and financing.
Jacquemoud Stanislas acted as counsel to a private debt fund in connection with the mezzanine financing of a real estate company.
Jacquemoud Stanislas acted as counsel to a private equity fund in connection with the venture debt financing of Swiss company.
Jacquemoud Stanislas acted as counsel to a Swiss investment firm in connection with a mezzanine loan facility granted to the leader of IT services in the French-speaking part of Switzerland. Jacquemoud Stanislas represented the mezzanine lender in its discussions and negotiations towards the borrower, the junior and senior creditors.
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Jacquemoud Stanislas advised Helvetia Environnement SA on a CHF 57 m credit facilities financing used to refinance its listed bonds.
On June 17, 2022, Helvetia Environnement Group SA as borrower and guarantor and Helvetia Environnement SA as borrower entered into a CHF 57 m Swiss law-governed credit facilities agreement with Credit Suisse (Switzerland) Ltd. as arranger, agent, security agent and original lender, and further Swiss banks as original lenders. The pricing of the financing is linked to certain sustainability performance targets.
Jacquemoud Stanislas acted as counsel to six Swiss asset managers in connection with their FINMA license and the implementation of the business conduct rules (LSFin).
Jacquemoud Stanislas acted as counsel to a French private debt fund in connection with the extension of an acquisition facility used to buy out a group operating IRM clinics.
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Jacquemoud Stanislas acted as counsel to a group of investors selling their stake in an investment vehicle holding investments in a company operating helicopters in Europe. Jacquemoud Stanislas was in charge of all legal aspects of the transaction.
Jacquemoud Stanislas acted as Swiss counsel to the second largest Swiss insurance broker in connection with the group syndicate bank financing.
The team included Philippe Jacquemoud and Romain Chatton.
Jacquemoud Stanislas acted as counsel to a private debt fund managed by a Swiss private equity firm in connection with a large financing granted to a company active in the car industry.
The team included Philippe Jacquemoud & Alexandre Salem
Jacquemoud Stanislas acted as Swiss counsel to Swiss obligors in connection with the international financing of a group operating a clothing brand for kids.
The team included Philippe Jacquemoud, Lucy Nusbaumer and Romain Chatton
Jacquemoud Stanislas acted as Swiss counsel to the second largest insurance broker of Switzerland within the context of the French merger of two continental insurance brokers which will become the largest continental insurance broker post merger
The team included Philippe Jacquemoud, Alexandre Estier, Roxane Allot and Lucy Nusbaumer
Jacquemoud Stanislas acted as counsel to the seller of a portfolio of hotel companies operating across Switzerland
The team included Philippe Jacquemoud, Alexandre Estier, Aurélie Guex-Croisier, Lucy Nusbaumer and Romain Chatton
Jacquemoud Stanislas acted as Swiss counsel to a UK private equity firm in connection with the acquisition of a Swiss group operating fine restaurants and processing luxury food around the globe.
The team included Philippe Jacquemoud, Aurélie Guex-Croisier and Marco Carenza
Jacquemoud Stanislas acted as Swiss counsel to international financial institutions in connection with the financing and restructuring of a French group operating travel agencies.
The team included Philippe Jacquemoud and Lucy Nusbaumer
Jacquemoud Stanislas acted as Swiss counsel on behalf of a French fund of private debt in connection with the financing of the acquisition of a group operating IRM clinics.
The team included Philippe Jacquemoud, Alexandre Estier and Lucy Nusbaumer
Closing of (i) the partial reimbursement of a large facility of bonds and warrants, and (ii) refinancing of a senior credit facility.
Jacquemoud Stanislas represented the issuer together with a French law firm and mainly advised on the corporate structuring of the refinancing.