Eric Stupp’s main areas of focus are capital markets, bank regulations, and mergers & acquisitions in the finance sector. He heads the practice group Financial Services of Bär & Karrer and advises on a regular basis numerous banks, insurances and other financial institutions in Switzerland and abroad. Furthermore, he advises clients in real estate transactions.
Eric Stupp is the vice-chairman of the board of directors of Goldman Sachs Bank AG, Zurich and a member of the boards of other financial institutions and industrial companies.
Chambers Europe 2009 points out that Eric Stupp is widely recognized for his regulatory and general banking work: "He has an unbelievably keen perception of business issues and takes legal analysis one step further". The Legal 500 (2009) mentions that "Eric Stupp is applauded by clients for his knowledge and practical abilities". Chambers Global 2010 states: "Eric Stupp is highly rated by sources for the breadth of his knowledge, experience and client base." Observers describe the team as "the number-one port of call" nationwide for capital markets affairs.
In addition, Eric Stupp is listed as a leading lawyer in the Guide to the World's Leading Mergers and Acquisitions Lawyers (2009).