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Lombard Odier named best private bank in Europe and several regions at the 2026 Euromoney Awards
Lombard Odier is honoured to have been recognised as one of the leading institutions at the 2026 Euromoney Private Banking Awards. Recognised among the best private banks, we received four distinctions for Best Pure Play / Boutique Private Bank across Europe, Switzerland, France, and the Middle East. These awards highlight our unwavering commitment to excellence in private banking and reaffirm the strength of our pure play model focussed on wealth management.
In addition to these private banking honours, Lombard Odier was also named World’s Best Private Bank for Succession Planning and Europe’s Best for Succession Planning for the second consecutive year, further demonstrating the breadth and depth of our wealth management capabilities. These complementary awards reflect the trust placed in us by families around the world and reinforce our position as a leading private bank and a global reference in long‑term wealth preservation and governance.
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Best Private Bank in Europe
Being named Best Pure Play / Boutique Private Bank in Europe underscores the strength and consistency of our presence across the continent. Europe remains central to our heritage and our ongoing growth, shaped by long-standing relationships with families spanning generations.
In recent years, European clients have faced increasing regulatory complexity, cross‑border mobility, and rapidly evolving investment challenges. Our independent model enables us to remain agile and responsive, offering bespoke solutions that address the intricate realities of today’s European wealth landscape.
With a strong network in Europe across Luxembourg, France, Belgium, Spain, Italy, and the UK, our local teams deliver tailored strategies that integrate asset management, portfolio construction, and intergenerational planning. This award reflects the trust placed in us by European families seeking clarity, stability, and long‑term direction.
With seven offices, five booking centres, and a single technology platform across Europe, we have built a truly integrated and unique network designed around our clients. This combination of local expertise and agility enables us to support entrepreneurs and their families wherever they are, whether rooted in one country or spread across several jurisdictions, at a time when international mobility continues to grow Jessica RabutChief Executive Officer Lombard Odier (Europe) S.A
Best Private Bank in Switzerland
Switzerland is the historic heart of Lombard Odier, home to more than 230 years of private banking tradition. Being named Best Pure Play / Boutique Private Bank in Switzerland acknowledges the enduring trust placed in us by domestic and international families alike.
Our Swiss teams embody the pillars of our identity: precision, discretion, stability, and innovation. With seven offices across Switzerland and supported by our global network, we deliver bespoke wealth solutions grounded in robust investment convictions and a long‑term perspective.
This award reflects the strength of our independent partnership model and the resilience of our approach in one of the world’s most respected and competitive private banking markets.
“For our clients and for us, wealth is more than assets; it is a legacy shaped over generations. By bringing together Wealth Management and Wealth Planning into one coherent approach, our philosophy is to consistently offer a consolidated and long‑term view of the family’s entire wealth, always anchored in their life goals.
With tax‑efficient multi‑pocket strategies and deep expertise in inheritance planning, international mobility, and Switzerland‑specific structures, we help families turn complexity into clarity and build resilient solutions designed to endure today, tomorrow, and for generations to come Serge Fehr, Head of the Swiss Domestic Region for Private Clients
Best Private Bank in France
Being named Best Pure Play / Boutique Private Bank in France highlights our long‑standing engagement with French families, business owners, and internationally mobile residents with ties to France.
The French wealth landscape has evolved significantly, shaped by shifting tax frameworks, regulatory adjustments, and rising demand for integrated, cross‑border wealth planning. Our Paris‑based teams work hand‑in‑hand with our international network to deliver bespoke strategies that reflect both local requirements and global aspirations.
Clients benefit from our ability to navigate complex inheritance structures, diverse asset classes, and multi‑jurisdictional investment needs. This award demonstrates our unique capacity to combine French market expertise with the global strengths of a leading private bank.
France holds a very special place for Lombard Odier, where we have been present for more than twenty five years, building trusted relationships with families, entrepreneurs and business owners across Paris and the regions. The country’s remarkable energy, especially its entrepreneurial spirit, continues to inspire us. We are proud to stand alongside an ever‑growing number of entrepreneurs and their families, supporting them through their life projects and helping them turn their ambitions into lasting success Edouard de Saint Pierre, Head of Lombard Odier France
Best Private Bank in the Middle East
Lombard Odier’s recognition as Best Pure Play / Boutique Private Bank in the Middle East for the second year in a row celebrates more than five decades of deep commitment to the region. Our presence is built on cultural understanding, discretion, and enduring partnerships with entrepreneurial families who value the expertise of a leading private bank, helping them navigate both regional and international ambitions.
The Middle East continues to experience rapid economic diversification, growing global connectivity, and increasing demand for advanced investment and wealth planning capabilities. Our offering includes Shariah‑compliant discretionary mandates, sophisticated portfolio management, and bespoke advisory services, all supported by local expertise and global insight.
This distinction reinforces our dedication to serving clients in the Middle East with precision, adaptability, and a genuinely personalised approach, grounded in our Swiss heritage and supported by on‑the‑ground specialists.
Lombard Odier has proudly served clients in the Middle East for over 65 years. Over these decades, we have been working side by side with local families, advising them across several generations. This has positioned us ideally to see the impressive development the whole region has gone through and to also develop a strong understanding of our clients’ personal circumstances. To be the region’s most trusted, forward-thinking pure-play private bank, we combine a 230-year heritage, a robust balance sheet, high-touch relationships, and highly tailored offerings Ali Janoudi, Head of New Markets
A bespoke, expert‑led client experience of private banking
The 2026 Euromoney distinctions reaffirm Lombard Odier’s leadership as one of the world’s best private banks. Our pure play dedication means each client benefits from a highly personalised experience. Every individual or family is supported by a senior private banker working in close collaboration with investment managers, CIO strategists, wealth planners, and sustainability specialists.
The four awards across Europe, France, Switzerland, and the Middle East, reflect the exceptional expertise and dedication of our teams and the depth of trust our clients place in us.
As we look ahead, we remain committed to continuously rethinking the way we work, combining two centuries of heritage with the innovation needed to guide families through an increasingly complex world.
Full list of awards received at the Euromoney 2026 edition
World's Best for Succession Planning
Europe's Best for Succession Planning
Europe's Best Pure Play/Boutique Private Bank
France's Best Pure Play/Boutique Private Bank
Switzerland's Best Private Pure Play/Boutique Private Bank
Middle East's Best Pure Play/Boutique Private Bank
With over 230 years of heritage, Lombard Odier stands as a multi-awarded best private bank, dedicated exclusively to wealth management. Guided by its independent partnership model, the firm combines innovation, discretion, and tailored advisory to support families, entrepreneurs, and institutions across generations. As a leader in private banking, Lombard Odier’s approach is built on trust, stability, and a commitment to delivering bespoke solutions in an increasingly complex financial landscape.
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