Frédérique Bensahel

EXPERTISE

Frédérique Bensahel is considered as a leading lawyer in the banking and financial sector in Switzerland.

As partner at FBT and head of its banking and finance group, she advises Swiss and foreign financial institutions, including banks, companies active in asset management, trading or intermediation of financial instruments, as well as investment funds and fund managers. She frequently acts in civil and regulatory financial litigation.

Frédérique Bensahel is a member of STEP and has broad experience in investments structured through holding vehicles.

Frédérique Bensahel is the author of numerous publications in the field of financial regulation and investment funds and is regularly invited to speak at conferences in this field.

Chambers distinguishes her as a leading lawyer in banking and finance law (“Frédérique Bensahel is a standout lawyer”, Chambers 2026) and investment funds (“Frédérique Bensahel is a brilliant lawyer with in-depth knowledge and understanding of the funds industry”, Chambers 2026), IFLR as an expert in banking and finance law, and Legal500 as an expert in banking law (“Frédérique Bensahel is a leader in her field with unrivalled connections across the market. She is pragmatic and commercial.”, Legal500 2024).

Who’s Who Legal recognises Frédérique Bensahel as a specialist in legal issues related to investment management (“Thoroughly impressive lawyer. Savvy and experienced, she is known for keenly protecting clients’ best interests”, WWL 2016) and Best Lawyer distinguishes her for her expertise in financial law.

Chambers, Legal500 and Citywealth also recognise her as a leading lawyer in the field of Private Clients (“Bright and personable. A dynamic combination”, Citywealth 2016). Finally, she has been listed among the Top 200 IFC Citywealth Power Women since 2015.