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Lindemannlaw

Lindemannlaw stylized as LINDEMANNLAW,[1] established in September 2011 by Dr. iur. Alexander Lindemann,[2][3][4][5] is a law firm headquartered in Zürich, Switzerland. The firm was approached by the Swiss media to comment on asset and wealth management law,[6] where it primarily operates, and recently on the Acquisition of Credit Suisse by UBS[7][8] as well as the UBS investments into Chinese military aircraft and surveillance equipment producers.[9] It focuses on providing legal, tax, and business intelligence services to wealth managers, asset managers, and entrepreneurs. LINDEMANNLAW is involved in the structuring and execution of international investment fund solutions across multiple jurisdictions, including Luxembourg, Malta, Liechtenstein, and the Cayman Islands.[10]

Corporate logo of LINDEMANNLAW
LINDEMANNLAW logotype

History

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Entry to the LlNDEMANN office in Zurich, to the left

Dr. iur. Alexander Lindemann founded LINDEMANNLAW in his garage in Zollikerberg in September 2011.[11] Early clients included financial institutions such as investor services banks and Credit Suisse, however, the founder of the firm received media attention when represented private clients against this institution.[12] The firm expanded to Seefeld in 2013 with a team of five legal professionals. The firm was again in professional media when it onboarded another partner in 2020.[13][14] Later it moved to a larger office in the Zurich City Centre in 2021, expanding the partnership[15] and accommodating 20 lawyers and staff. In 2024, LINDEMANNLAW transitioned from a limited partnership to a corporation (Aktiengesellschaft).[16]

Services

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The firm provides a range of services to Swiss and international clients, including:

  • Regulatory and Business Law: Offering legal advice concerning the regulatory framework for businesses in various jurisdictions.[17][18]
  • Tax and Consultancy Services: Providing tax planning and compliance strategies for both businesses and individuals.[19][20]
  • Investment Solutions: Managing investment funds,[21] holdings, trusts, and foundations.[22]
  • Corporate Services: Supporting mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring, and stock exchange listings.[23]
  • Private Client Services: Facilitating relocation,[24] obtaining residence permits, managing real estate transactions, and overseeing wealth management.[25]
  • Innovative Financial Products: Advising on the issuance of various financial products, including bonds and blockchain-based assets.[26]

Expertise and recognition

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LINDEMANNLAW is authorized for listings on the SIX Swiss Exchange.[27] It claims to have lawyers licensed in Swiss, German, Liechtenstein, US, Russian, and Luxembourg law, primarily focusing on the financial sector. The firm works with clients in the USA, Eastern Europe, the CIS, and Russian-speaking regions and has received several legal awards. The founder of the firm is a contributor to commentary "Investment", 2024 (eds. Beckmann, Scholtz, Vollmer).[28]

Recognition's include

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  • IFC Awards: Bronze (2021),[29] Gold (2022 & 2023),[29] and Winner (2024)[29] in the Boutique Law Firm of the Year category.
  • Global 100:[30] Investment Management Advisor of the Year 2023 – Switzerland.
  • Corporate Live Wire's Innovation and Excellence Award: 2023.[31]

International initiatives

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The firm has actively participated in international initiatives, such as organizing a Swiss business mission to Uzbekistan[32] together with the Joint Chamber of Commerce (JCC) for Switzerland, Eastern Europe, Central Asia and South Caucasus.[33] LINDEMANNLAW also founded the Swiss Capital Market Forum[34] and established a specialized Kazakh desk to foster cooperation in the Central Asian oil and gas industry.[3]

Team

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The current team includes Dr. iur. Alexander Lindemann, the managing partner, alongside 27 members as partners and senior associates[35] specializing in various aspects of law and business management.[36]

Discussion

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An article concerning the automatic exchange of tax information (AIA)[37] in Switzerland and its impact on client rights and privacy led to debates over the fairness of this protection being extended to trust settlers who have renounced their economic rights to the trust assets. Another point of debate was the misconception about an AIA agreement between Switzerland and the USA, with the clarification that the U.S. does not participate in AIA due to the FATCA agreement, which is considered equivalent.

In 2019 Lindemannlaw founder explained the legislative initiative  for revising the Swiss Collective Investment Schemes Act (KAG) led by Swiss politician Ruedi Noser. The proposal aimed to introduce a more liberal regulatory framework for Limited Qualified Investor Funds (L-QIFs). This change sought to streamline approval requirements for alternative investment funds, aiming to enhance Switzerland's competitiveness in the financial sector. The goal was to allow these funds to be overseen by fund managers themselves (who are personally subject to stringent regulation) rather than requiring approval from state financial regulators like FINMA, potentially speeding up the process for asset managers.[38]

References

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  1. ^ Capitalisation as in the official registry: "LINDEMANN LAW AG". Swiss Federation Official Central Business Name Index. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
  2. ^ "Alexander Lindemann". Editions Weblaw. Weblaw.ch. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Alexander Lindemann, Dr. iur. – Astana Finance Days". AIFC. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
  4. ^ "Alexander Lindemann - Bosco Conference". bosco-conference.com. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
  5. ^ "Tax Advisor of the Year in Switzerland". Corporate INTL's Global Awards: 38–39. 2023.
  6. ^ Vikaridis, Mary (16 February 2023). "Switzerland's appeal for wealthy foreigners reaches new heights". Arbeitsplatz Schweiz. Swissinfo.ch. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
  7. ^ Mordrelle, Eflamm (6 June 2024). ""Die Schweiz agiert wie eine Investmentbank": US-Anwälte ziehen wegen der CS-Übernahme jetzt auch die Eidgenossenschaft vor Gericht". Neue Zürcher Zeitung. Retrieved 2024-06-07.
  8. ^ Rauch, Raphael (16 June 2024). "Bananenrepublik Schweiz? CS-Anleger wollen Seco-Chefin vor Gericht bringen". SonntagsBlick. pp. 28–29. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
  9. ^ "Recherche zu UBS und Joint Ventures: UBS hat heikle Verbindungen zu sanktionierten Militärkonzernen in China". Finanz und Wirtschaft (in German). 2024-11-18. Retrieved 2024-12-02.
  10. ^ "Areas of Expertise". Lindemann Law. Retrieved 5 May 2024.
  11. ^ "Dr. iur. Alexander Lindemann – Founder and Managing Partner of LINDEMANNLAW". YouTube.
  12. ^ Hody, Peter (8 February 2018). "Credit Suisse: Eine russische Klagewelle droht". Finews.ch.
  13. ^ Morrissey, Andri (27 May 2020). "Ex-CEO im Private Banking unterstützt Lindemann Law". Nau (in German).
  14. ^ "Lindemann Law verstärkt sein Team mit einem Private Banker". investrends.ch (in German). 27 May 2020. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
  15. ^ "Banken-Lobbyist stösst zu Zürcher Anwaltskanzlei". finews.ch (in German). 16 March 2021. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
  16. ^ "LINDEMANN LAW AG in Zürich - Auskünfte". Moneyhouse (in German). Moneyhouse.ch. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
  17. ^ "Switzerland - Shareholders - Corporate Governance & Housekeeping: Essential For Entrepreneurs". www.mondaq.com. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  18. ^ Lindemann, Alexander (2011). "Liechtenstein Tax Treaties: Ramifications on EEA-WHT Reclaims?". EC Tax Review. 6: 305–309.
  19. ^ "Switzerland - Tax Treaties - Cross-Border Corporate Structures: Is Tax Efficiency Still Possible?". www.mondaq.com. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
  20. ^ Lindemann, Alexander (2015). "Tax-Tsunami für kollektive Kapitalanlagen? Verrechnungssteuerreform, automatischer Informationsaustausch und Unternehmensteuerreform III" (PDF). Steuer Revue. 70 (3): 220–227.
  21. ^ Lindemann, Alexander (2013). "Relocation to Liechtenstein's Investment Fund Centre under the new AIFM-legislation? – A Swiss & UK perspective" (PDF). GesKR (1): 58–70.
  22. ^ Lindemann, Alexander; Takhtarova, Alexandra. "Rechtsschutz nach dem AIA-Gesetz am Beispiel von Trusts – Effektivität des Rechtsschutzes?". ASA (in German) (85). Retrieved 1 June 2024.
  23. ^ "Switzerland - Commodities/Derivatives/Stock Exchanges - Stock Exchange Listing In Switzerland: Requirements And Benefits". www.mondaq.com.
  24. ^ "Switzerland - Corporate and Company Law - How To Relocate To Switzerland As An Entrepreneur Or Investor". www.mondaq.com. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
  25. ^ "Switzerland - Data Protection - How To Clear Unjust Convictions And False Information From World-Check, Social Media And The Internet". www.mondaq.com.
  26. ^ "Switzerland - Tax Authorities - Trading In NFTs – Are There Any Taxes In Switzerland?". www.mondaq.com. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
  27. ^ "Liste der anerkannten Vertretungen". SIX Exchange Regulation. Retrieved 2024-06-04.
  28. ^ Investment. Berlin: Erich Schmidt Verlag GmbH & Co. KG. 2024. ISBN 978-3-503-11055-1.
  29. ^ a b c "IFC Awards". Citywealth. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
  30. ^ "Global 100 Winners 2023". EMG Publishing. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
  31. ^ "Innovation Awards 2023 – Corporate Livewire Innovation Awards". Retrieved 3 June 2024.
  32. ^ "Journal about our business mission to Uzbekistan". Lindemann Law. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
  33. ^ "Business Mission to Uzbekistan". JCC - Joint Chamber of Commerce. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
  34. ^ "About Us". Swiss Capitalmarketforum. Retrieved 2 June 2024.
  35. ^ "Zürcher Anwalts-Boutique engagiert Regulierungs-Fachmann". finews.ch (in German). 2023-08-03. Retrieved 2024-10-17.
  36. ^ "Our team". Lindemann Law. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
  37. ^ article concerning the automatic exchange of tax information (AIA)
  38. ^ "Liberalisierung des KAG gefordert". investrends.ch (in German). Retrieved 2024-10-17.
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  2. "Autorinnen und Autoren • Steuerportal". Steuerportal (in German). Retrieved 2024-10-27.</ref>
  3. "Dr Ariel Sergio Davidoff. LINDEMANNLAW Partner. Leaders List 363 Peer Reviews". www.leaderslist.co.uk. Citywealth. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
  4. Marcel Speiser (30 July 2024). "Ab wann gehört man zum reichsten Prozent?". Handelszeitung.ch. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
  5. "Podcast: Jakob Schaad, Partner: Sports Series, Lindemann Law - Sports in Politics Playbook". Music.amazon.com. 27 June 2024. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
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