Investment Bank Engagement Letter Template for Switzerland

1. Fairness Opinion: Required when the bank may be asked to provide a fairness opinion on a transaction

2. Deal Team Restrictions: Needed for Chinese Wall provisions in case of potential conflicts

3. Success Fee Trigger Events: Detailed discussion of events triggering success fees, particularly relevant in M&A transactions

4. International Sanctions Compliance: Required when dealing with cross-border transactions or international clients

5. Research Coverage: Needed when the engagement involves potential research coverage considerations

6. Third-Party Rights: Required when other parties might be involved in the transaction

7. Force Majeure: Optional provisions for extraordinary circumstances affecting the engagement

1. Fee Schedule: Detailed breakdown of all fees, including calculation methodologies and payment terms

2. Team Biography: Professional profiles of key team members assigned to the engagement

3. Scope of Services: Detailed description of specific services and deliverables

4. Compliance Requirements: Specific regulatory and compliance obligations under Swiss law

5. Standard Terms and Conditions: Bank's standard terms and conditions applicable to the engagement

6. Required Client Documentation: List of required KYC and other regulatory documentation

7. Conflicts Check Procedures: Description of the bank's conflict checking procedures and requirements