Adrian Gantenbein

Adrian Gantenbein serves as a Lecturer and project manager at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU) within the Business School's Institute for Business and Regional Economics (IBR), specifically in the Management and Law department (IBR ML). Holding dual licentiate degrees in Law and Business Administration from the University of Bern, he combines academic rigor with 20+ years of legal practice at institutions including UBS AG and Bär & Karrer AG.

His educational credentials include:

• University of Bern: Law (lic.iur.)
• University of Bern: Business Administration (lic.rer.pol.)
• Attorney and Notary of the Canton of Zug
• Corporate Banker Certificate

Gantenbein's research centers on the intersection of legal frameworks and business operations, with primary expertise in Corporate Governance, Commercial Law, Banking Law, and Leasing. His work consistently addresses Swiss regulatory environments, particularly in public administration ethics (codes of conduct for cantons/municipalities) and financial compliance. Recent publications demonstrate deep engagement with practical legal applications in leasing structures, intellectual property, and SME risk management.

Analysis of his 13 most recent publications (2000-2020) reveals three dominant thematic clusters: 1) Public sector governance (40% of works, focusing on cantonal/municipal ethics frameworks), 2) Commercial law applications (45%, emphasizing leasing and rental contracts), and 3) Compliance systems (15%, targeting SME risk management). His 2019-2020 output shows increased focus on municipal governance and updated leasing regulations.

Professional engagements highlight significant project leadership including the SME Toolbox for ISO 16900, cantonal codes of conduct implementation, and the 'Masterplan Digital Culture in Teaching' initiative. His current role as UBS AG lawyer in Structured Finance directly informs his academic work on financial compliance and recovery mechanisms.

He actively contributes to the Institute for Business and Regional Economics through project management and specialized teaching in Management & Law, bridging theoretical legal concepts with real-world banking and leasing practices.