Dr. René Schwab
Associate
Experience
René Schwab's practice focuses on banking and insurance law, collective investment schemes and financial service regulations. He is experienced in contractual matters, in obtaining regulatory approvals and represents clients before Swiss courts. René Schwab is also advising clients in relation to a wide range of M&A transactions.
Curriculum
- Associate at Bär & Karrer (since 2003)
- Legal Trainee at Alston & Bird, New York (2003)
- Admitted to the Zurich Bar (2002)
- Trainee at a Swiss law firm (2000-2002)
- University of Zurich: Dr. iur. (2000)
- Swiss National Science Foundation: Research Fellowship at University of Rome - La Sapienza (1999-2000)
- Teaching and Research Assistant to Prof. Dr. Walter Haller, University of Zurich (1997-1999)
- University of Zurich: lic. iur. (1996)
Memberships and Public Offices
- Swiss Bar Association (SAV/FSA)
- Zurich Bar Assocation (ZAV)
- Swiss Lawyers' Association (Schweizerischer Juristenverein)
Admission
- All Swiss Courts
Contact Details
Dr.
René Schwab
Bär & Karrer AG
Brandschenkestrasse 90
CH-8027 Zurich
Switzerland
Bär & Karrer AG
Brandschenkestrasse 90
CH-8027 Zurich
Switzerland
T: +41 58 261 53 93
F: +41 58 261 50 01
r.schwab@baerkarrer.ch
F: +41 58 261 50 01
r.schwab@baerkarrer.ch
Assistant
Gabi Lehner
T: +41 58 261 50 00
F: +41 58 261 50 01
g.lehner@baerkarrer.ch
T: +41 58 261 50 00
F: +41 58 261 50 01
g.lehner@baerkarrer.ch
Practice Areas
Languages
German, English, Italian

