Experience
Juerg has represented numerous financial institutions and major corporations as well as their senior management in large-scale cross-border investigations initiated by Swiss and U.S. authorities. He has conducted comprehensive reviews of corporate compliance programs and advised organisations on the implementation of best practice in regulatory compliance, anti-corruption and whistleblower regulation.
Highlights include advising:
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A major financial institution in a large internal investigation to explore possible criminal and regulatory breaches in multiple jurisdictions involving bribery, fraud and other corporate misconduct
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A large financial institution in connection with anti-money laundering compliance issues
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A Swiss bank in connection with complex questions regarding mutual legal assistance in criminal matters
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BSI SA to reach a Non-Prosecution Agreement with the Unites States Department of Justice’s (DOJ) under the DOJ’s Program for Non-Prosecution Agreements or Non-Target Letters for Swiss banks. BSI participated in this Program as “Category 2 bank” and was the first bank to reach a resolution under the Program
- Zurich Bar Association
- Swiss Bar Association
- New York State Bar Association
- IBA International Bar Association
- ACFE Association of Certified Fraud Examiners