André Kurz | Attorney at Law - Kurz Legal

André Kurz advises and represents Swiss and international clients on corporate and commercial law as well as banking and financial markets law. His practice also covers anti-money laundering, sanctions, criminal law, liability law, data protection, employment law and inheritance law.

He drafts and negotiates contracts, prepares legal documentation for financial products, and advises on company formations and corporate restructurings. He also assists clients in their dealings with regulatory authorities and other public bodies and represents their interests in disputes and proceedings before courts and administrative authorities. In addition, he supports companies in establishing, implementing and enhancing legal and regulatory compliance frameworks, particularly in the areas of anti-money laundering, sanctions and data protection.

Professional Background

André Kurz studied law at the University of St. Gallen (HSG) and was admitted to the Bar in the Canton of Zurich. Before establishing his own law firm, he worked at a leading Swiss business law firm and in the legal and compliance departments of international banks.

Over the course of his career, he gained extensive practical experience in banking and financial markets law, international asset management for private and institutional clients, investment banking, the independent asset management sector, and the issuance of listed and unlisted financial products. He also gained experience in real estate and corporate transactions, restructurings, and internal, regulatory and criminal investigations. In addition, he has practical experience in data protection, employment, liability and inheritance law.

Practice Areas

• Corporate and Commercial Law
• Banking and Financial Markets Law
• Contract Law
• Employment Law
• Inheritance Law
• Criminal Law
• Liability Law
• Data Protection