Operating for a stellar client roster, the ‘very knowledgeable and super efficient’ team at Bär & Karrer Ltd. is regarded as a tour-de-force in the corporate and commercial world, frequently handling matters pertaining to public M&A, corporate governance, and public takeovers, to name a few. Rolf Watter handles the full gamut of M&A transactions including defence mandates, while Christoph Neeracher heads up the private M&A and private equity offering at the firm. Mariel Hoch maintains a varied practice, and is fully immersed in the sectors of healthcare, technology, and financial services, while Ralph Malacrida is well-versed in advising on cross-border mandates. Another name to note is Dieter Dubs, who primarily focuses on public tender offers. Leading from Lugano, Paolo Bottini is a strong choice for multinational corporations and banks in relation to an array of legal and tax matters, while Martin Anderson leads from Geneva with his extensive acquisition capabilities. Other names to note include Philippe Seiler and Raphael Annasohn.
Commercial, corporate and M&A in Switzerland
Bär & Karrer Ltd.
Praxisleiter:
Rolf Watter; Christoph Neeracher; Mariel Hoch; Ralph Malacrida; Dieter Dubs; Paolo Bottini; Martin Anderson
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Philippe Seiler; Raphael Annasohn; Elisabeth Rinderknecht
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‘Engagement of a whole team is beneficial for efficient service and a very professional outcome.’
‘High level quality – outstanding service level.’
‘Excellent service quality, delivered fast and a reliable business partner.’
Kernmandanten
AC Immune SA
Alpha Associates AG
Altana AG
Amapharm
Aunetic
Ardian
Arab Bank (Switzerland) Ltd.
Bank Linth
BeyondBytes Ltd
Bregal Unternehmerkapital
Capvis Equity Partners
Clayton, Dubilier & Rice
Cognita Holdings Limited
Constantia Flexibles GmbH
CVC Capital Partners
Die Schweizerische Mobiliar
Deutsche Invest Capital Partners GmbH
Duck Creek Technologies
EGS Beteiligungen
Energy Infrastructure Partners
EQT Partners
Equistone Partners
eevolve
Farner International AG
Firmenich
Global InterConnection Group
GRO
G Square
IK Partners
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.
Liechtensteinische Landesbank
Marlin Equity Partners
Medbase
Migros-Genossenschafts-Bund
Netrics Group
Norline AG
Novartis AG
Partners Group AG
Permira Advisers
Plastic Surgery Group
Sihl Group
SK Capital Partners
Summa Equity
SoftwareOne AG
Starlab International GmbH
TA Associates
TE Connectivity Ltd
Tertianum
Triton Partners
Toronto Dominion Cowen
UBS Group AG
Union Bancaire Privée, UBP SA
Waterland Private Equity
Wüest Partner
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised UBS on the Merger of UBS Switzerland AG and Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG.
- Advised Firmenich on its merger with DSM.
- Advised Novartis and Sandoz on the spin-off of Sandoz.
Homburger
Demonstrating excellent cross-border capabilities, the ‘exceptional and diversified’ practice at Homburger capitalises on its deep bench of specialists to advise blue-chip corporations in relation to a multitude of mandates, from public M&A and joint ventures, to spin-offs and auctions. Daniel Hasler heads up the offering at the firm with his vast expertise on the private equity and real estate side, while Dieter Gericke is highly recommended for his M&A strengths in the life sciences sector. Frank Gerhard is also well-positioned to advise on M&A transactions within the chemicals and life sciences industries, and David Oser deploys his capabilities across private equity, capital markets, and corporate governance to advise a diverse range of clients. Daniel Daeniker possesses a strong grounding in M&A and boardroom advisory work, with Andreas Müller fielding a considerable workload that encompasses private M&A, corporate governance, and executive compensation. Daniel Häusermann and Anna Peter are also recommended.
Praxisleiter:
Daniel Hasler
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Dieter Gericke; Frank Gerhard; David Oser; Daniel Daeniker; Andreas Müller; Daniel Häusermann; Anna Peter
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‘The firm is a perfect mixture of being large enough to have abundant resources at its disposal while maintaining very individualized services. Working with Homburger never feels like you are receiving “pre-canned” services. When in need for specialized services, this is when Homburger’s size shines as they have an expert in every field you might need.’
‘All members of the team go above and beyond what is required. The amount of care and attention to detail they bring to the equation is unparalleled.’
‘Exceptional and diversified team, transparent billing.’
Kernmandanten
Bunge
Cerberus Capital Management
Neue Zürcher Zeitung
ABB
Lotus Bakeries
Biocorp Holding
GAM
SoftwareOne
Cadence Design Systems
KPMG
Founder and owner of OnO
AustralianSuper
Novartis Pharma Stein
Migros
Vencora UK
Perfetti Van Melle
One Equity Partners
Addex Therapeutics
Crown European Holdings
Swiss Prime Site
Tencent
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised SoftwareOne on successful defense against unsolicited approach by Bain Capital.
- Advised Cadence on its $1.24bn acquisition of BETA CAE Systems.
- Advised KPMG Switzerland on its $4.4bn cross-border merger with KPMG UK.
Lenz & Staehelin
With a strong presence across the financial services, chemical, and TMT sectors, Lenz & Staehelin acts for a consortium of clients in relation to public takeovers, private transactions, and venture capital mandates, among other matters, and is well regarded for being a team of ‘creative and commercially minded problem solvers’. The practice is jointly helmed by Tino Gaberthüel and Andreas Rötheli; the former fields a strong practice that spans an array of public and private M&A, as well as private equity, and the latter is routinely entrusted by global clients for assistance with an extensive variety of M&A transactions. Stephan Erni is an experienced practitioner regarding private M&A transactions in the fields of healthcare, real estate and sports law, while Jacques Iffland deploys his vast experience operating in the field to act for a myriad of public companies. Matthias Wolf utilises his more than 25 years of experience to handle a range of M&A, corporate law, and securities law matters, and Simone Ehrsam contributes her strengths in private equity buyouts to the group.
Praxisleiter:
Tino Gaberthüel; Andreas Rötheli
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Stephan Erni; Jacques Iffland; Matthias Wolf; Simone Ehrsam
Referenzen
‘First class legal and transaction expertise. Undoubtedly one of the most qualified teams in the market with excellent collaboration within the firm combining various disciplined required on complex transactions (M&A, financing, tax, labor, real estate, etc.).’
‘Tino Gaberthüel and Simone Ehrsam are outstanding professionals; top-notch legal advisors and effective and deal-oriented negotiators. Impressively committed and responsive at every point of the deal.’
‘The Lenz & Staehelin team are creative and commercially minded problem solvers.’
Kernmandanten
ABB
Altor Equity Partners
Amundi
APG|SGA
Apple Inc
AstraZeneca
Bain Capital Private Equity
Baloise Insurance
Banco Santander
Barnes Group
Beiersdorf
Carlo Gavazzi
Carrier Global
Cerberus
Cinven
Climeworks
Compagnie Financière Richemont
Crealogix Holding
CVC
Eli Lilly & Co
Elos Medtech AB
Emergent BioSolutions
EQT
Gyrus Capital
Holcim
Insight Partners
Krones AG
Latour Capital
L Catterton
Metall Zug AG
Midea Group
Montagu
National Hockey League
Navegar Private Equity
New GAMe SA
NonStopGym
On Holding
Partner One
Pfizer
Q-SYS
Rivean Capital SABIC
Schaeffler
Sika
SoftwareONE
Starrag Group
Swiss Prime Site
The Carlyle Group
Unilabs
Unilever
Vail Resorts
Viatris Inc.
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised US PE Fund L Catterton on the acquisition of a significant majority stake in AMA Waterways from PE fund Certares and various shareholders for a consideration of approximately $1.8bn.
- Advised Amundi SA, the French asset management company, which is a subsidiary of Rue La Boetie SAS, the France based bank holding company, ion the $450m acquisition of Alpha Associates AG, the Switzerland based independent asset manager offering private markets multi-manager investment solutions.
- Advised SIX-listed Starrag Group Holding AG and Tornos Holding AG on the $300m statutory merger under the Swiss Merger Act, pursuant to which Starrag absorbed Tornos.
Niederer Kraft Frey AG
Noted for its ‘meticulous attention to detail, comprehensive industry knowledge, and proactive approach to legal strategy’, Niederer Kraft Frey AG is highly regarded for its cross-border capabilities and is particularly active in the sectors of pharmaceuticals, technology, and education, regularly being engaged to handle a diverse range of corporate and commercial matters. Three key players lead the firm’s offering: Patrik Peyer, who is well-positioned to advise clients on private equity M&A transactions and corporate law mandates, Philippe Weber, who represents a panoply of clients in relation to cross-border M&A and capital markets transactions, and Karim Piguet, a technology expert who is highly capable in the private equity and venture capital sphere. Philipp Haas boasts a varied practice that spans the sectors of pharmaceuticals, technology, and logistics, while Thomas Brönnimann is a strong choice for strategic and financial buyers and sellers operating in this space. Philip Spoerlé‘s capabilities encompass leveraged acquisition financings and public and private M&A, as well as capital markets transactions, and Moritz Maurer is also recommended.
Praxisleiter:
Patrik Peyer; Philippe Weber; Karim Piguet
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Philipp Haas; Thomas Brönnimann; Philip Spoerlé; Moritz Maurer; Katalin Siklosi
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‘One of the most complete and qualified firms in the Swiss market in the areas of M&A (public and private), capital markets and financing.’
‘Philippe Weber is the trusted advisor of many boards and CEOs of listed companies. One of the smartest and most experienced transaction lawyers in the Swiss market. Incredibly versatile with top-notch expertise in M&A, capital markets and financing. Very well connected in the market.’
‘Patrik Peyer is one of the leading M&A lawyers with a particular strong track record in private M&A transactions and highly regarded by the PE community. Highly efficient, structured and responsive with excellent deal making skills and a strong team-player and leader. Very well connected in the market.’
Kernmandanten
Vodafone Group PLC
R&S Group
Swiss Steel Group
GSK
GIC
Walgreens Alliance Boots
Microsoft
Gategroup
Nicolas Gonet and Gonet & Cie SA
Partners Group
KKR
EMZ Partners
Evolva Holding SA
MVM Partners
Axpo Group
Demathieu Bard
Rayner Group
Macquarie
Invision
Vantage Education AG
Minka SGS AG
Bain Capital
Stelux Group
Ardian
Nordic Capital
EOS Partners
CKW
abrantix AG
Climate Impulse (Bertrand Piccard)
Highlight-Mandate
- Acted as Swiss legal advisor to Vodafone Group Plc in the entry into of a binding agreement to sell Vodafone Italy to Swiss listed Swisscom for an enterprise value of EUR8bn.
- Acted as Swiss law advisor to US private equity house Silver Lake in its $6.4bn equity investment in Vantage Data Centers.
- Advised Clariant AG on its acquisition of Lucas Meyer Cosmetics from International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
Baker McKenzie Switzerland AG
Particularly well-versed in industrials and real estate sectors, the ‘customer-centric’ group at Baker McKenzie is highly experienced in handling corporate and M&A transactions, as well as business transformations. Alexander Fischer, who maintains a broad practice that is comprised of M&A, debt financing, and general corporate matters, and Jingjin Guo, who is routinely engaged by clients to handle cross-border reorganisations and restructurings, co-lead the department. Another name to note is Martin Furrer, who is geared to handle real estate, M&A, and private equity mandates, while Manuel Meyer primarily focuses on cross-border transactions. Other key players in the team include Martin Frey and Alexander Blaeser.
Praxisleiter:
Alexander Fischer; Jingjin Guo
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Martin Furrer; Manuel Meyer; Martin Frey; Alexander Blaeser; Matthias Trautmann
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‘Team performed above expectation and all single disciplines were covered. Every service request was professionally handled and not only answered/delivered: they overdelivered with suggestions if needed. Top service.’
‘Martin Furrer is an excellent leader of the engagement team, always available when needed and fully informed what is going on or which resources need to be adjusted. Wide industry knowledge and deep negotiation skills in both legal and tax.’
‘The team is very responsive, customer centric and eager to provide innovative ideas.’
Kernmandanten
Arbonia
ARGO-HYTOS Group
Avrios International AG
Bächler + Güttinger
Bochsler Group
Bristol-Myers Squibb
B+G Schweiz AG
CTS Corporation
Datwyler Holding AG
Digital Republic AG
Energy Infrastructure Partners
Energy Infrastructure Partners AG
evotreex AG
Helvetica Capital AG
Idorsia Ltd. and Viatris Inc.
Investis Group
Lalique Group SA
Mateco Group
Meier Capital AG
Migros-Genossenschafts-Bund
Mon-Fort Funds
Mövenpick Group
Numab Therapeutics AB
Patrimonium
Pilatus Aircraft Ltd.
QazaQ Story LLP
Roth Gruppe
Safe Host
Schaffner Holding AG
Shell
Sika AG
SPIMACO
Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd.
SpotMe Holding SA
Stars in Town AG
Tandem Diabetes Care
Western Union
VT5 Acquisition Company AG
Zimmer & Halbig
Zur Rose Group
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised building supplier Arbonia on the competitive sale process with several bidders of its climate division, for an enterprise value of EUR760m, to Midea Electrics Netherlands B.V., a company of Midea Group.
MLL Legal
With an established presence in technology, real estate, and retail industries, the ‘dedicated’ team at MLL Legal frequently operates on a domestic and international scale, with its core streams of work including, but not limited to, public tender offers, private equity transactions, and reorganisations. The practice is spearheaded by Andrea Sieber, who possesses varied experience that extends across M&A and other transactions, particularly in the fields of media, entertainment, and luxury, and Alexander Vogel, an expert when it comes to cross-border transactions and a variety of financing work. Sergio Bortolani leverages his considerable experience to manage private equity, venture capital and corporate mandates, and other names to note in the practice include Mona Stephenson and Daniel Schoch.
Praxisleiter:
Andrea Sieber; Alexander Vogel
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Sergio Bortolani; Mona Stephenson; Daniel Schoch; Wolfgang Müller
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‘MLL’s team is mainly just super versatile. For our company we have had questions related to many legal topics, like employment law, tax law, branding, commercial law. For all of these questions we got immediate and timely access to partners in the specific field.’
‘Very knowledgeable, easy to work with, likable and committed.’
‘The quality of the people makes this practice unique.’
Kernmandanten
Lion Trust
Vio Chemicals
SKP Investments SICAV
DentaCore
akquinet GmbH
Atlas Tapes S.A.
Shareholders of Suter Group
BASF Venture Capital GmbH
TotalEnergies
VoestAlpine Group
EIM Executive Interim Management AG
Culligan group
Founder of Inexto SA
Shareholders of Swibox Holding AG
Datasite LLC
Founderful AG
B2 Payment Solutions Inc.
Alpha VCX
Calida Group
Raiffeisen International Gruppe, Austria
Chocolats et Cacaos Favarger SA
Vorwerk Gruppe
TX Group
Appenzeller Brauerei Locher
Vassalli Service AG
Allreal Holding AG
PHM Group OY
Yokoy Holding AG
Marxer Family, Liechtenstein
Novavest Real Estate AG
Arçelik A.Ş.
Datasite LLC
Micro-Tech Group Europe GmbH
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised the owner of Vio Chemicals on the sale of 100% of the shares to KKR-backed Biosynth Group.
- Acted as lead counsel to SKP Investments SICAV, Teilfond MW Storage Fund, in its investment as an anchor investor into a 200MWh battery storage power plant in Arzberg, Germany.
- Advised PHM Group Oy on the acquisition of the real estate services business of the SIX listed Investis Group in a CHF240m transaction.
Pestalozzi
Christoph Lang and Sébastien Roy jointly helm the ‘pragmatic and business oriented’ team at Pestalozzi, which operates across a plethora of mandates, varying from public takeovers and demergers to licensing and public issuance work. Lang particularly excels on the corporate law side, while Roy is noted for his strengths across transactional, contractual, and regulatory mandates. Petra Hanselmann is knowledgeable across a spread of issues, such as private equity transactions, pre-transaction restructurings, and joint ventures, with Severin Roelli being recommended for his expertise in M&A transactions with particular regard to public takeovers. Pascal Richard and Beat Schwarz are other names to note in the group, both capable of acting on a domestic and international scale.
Praxisleiter:
Christoph Lang; Sébastien Roy
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Petra Hanselmann; Severin Roelli; Pascal Richard; Beat Schwarz; Christian Leuenberger, Franz Schubiger
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‘Very pragmatic team, very result oriented and not afraid to tell us that we are doing something wrong.’
‘Christoph Lang’s charming approach was also well received by the other side, and he was able to defuse tension in a very elegant manner.’
‘The team acted in a pragmatic and business-oriented way.’
Kernmandanten
3i Group
AGCO Corporation
Altria
APAX
Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A.
AXA XL
Barry Callebaut
Bentley Systems, Incorporated
BMW
BP
Coca Cola
Dow Chemical
Energy Impact Partners LLP
EKZ Elektrizitätswerke des Kantons Zürich
General Electric
Glencore
Goldman Sachs Private Capital
Group PSA
GTCR
Hexagon
Intrum AB
Johnson & Johnson
Microsoft
Obayashi Corporation
P4G Capital
Pactiv Evergreen Inc.
RUAG International Holding AG
Sony
South Pole
Stellantis
SSP Group plc
Swiss Life
Swiss Post
UBS
Vista Private Equity
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Intrum AB on the sale of a material portion of its investment portfolio to affiliates of Cerberus Capital Management L.P. for more than EUR1bn.
- Advised RUAG International on the sale of the Aerostructures Business.
- Acted as lead counsel to Hexagon AB (a global measurement and software company listed at the Stockholm stock exchange) in a multi-jurisdictional disposal of its world-wide precision measurement instruments division and coordinated the Swiss spin-off and divestiture, as well as local sales transactions in China, the US, and France.
Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd
Drawing upon its wider expertise across corporate, tax, data protection, and real estate law, Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd is able to advise its varied client roster on debt-funded transactions, M&A, and regulatory issues. The practice is steered by Lorenzo Olgiati and Christoph Vonlanthen; the former maintains a broad practice that includes private equity and technology mandates, and the latter is well-versed in a host of mandates, such as M&A, growth equity, and corporate governance. Jean Jacques Ah Choon is highly experienced in advising clients on M&A, joint ventures, and commercial law issues, while Oliver Triebold utilises his experience that spans more than 25 years to assist multinational clients with a diverse range of corporate and commercial issues. Josef Caleff is an expert on the real estate side.
Praxisleiter:
Lorenzo Olgiati; Christoph Vonlanthen
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Jean Jacques Ah Choon; Oliver Triebold; Josef Caleff; Tarek Houdrouge; Pascal Hubli; Marcel Jakob
Referenzen
‘Great technical understanding while remaining solution oriented and focusing on the relevant stuff.’
‘Able to discuss content on eye level with the counter party. No matter what background the counter-party has.’
‘The team kept the overview and strongly supported us in an increasingly complex transaction. They provided excellent legal advice while being pragmatic at the same time. The cooperation with the entire team was very pleasant and trustful and their team felt like an extension of our team.’
Kernmandanten
AddLife
Akzo Nobel
Alpian SA
American Express
Ams-Osram AG
Ansys Inc.
Aphaia Pharma AG
Armira
Arsenal Capital Partners
Asker Healthcare Group
Austrian Railways
Avaloq Group
Axa
Axpo Solutions AG
BASF Schweiz AG
Bioventure Consulting GmbH
Blue Pool Capital
BNP Paribas
Bouygues Construction
Brera Partners Switzerland AG
BridgeBio
C&A AG
Cardinal Health
Carify
Carne Group
Caynova
Cigna
Ascent Health
Credaris AG
Credit Suisse
CSS Health Insurance
EFG International
Eficode Oy
Houlihan Lokey
Gilde Healthcare Partners B.V.
GP Investments Ltd.
Groupe SEB
Heiq Materials AG
Helvetia Schweizerische Versicherungsgesellschaft
HighSage Ventures
Hugo Fund Services
Implenia
Julius Bär
Kinarus Therapeutics Holding
Lantal Textiles AG
Lennox International
Leonardo S.p. A
Lufthansa Group
Migros Bank
MoneyPark AG
Mirova, Manager of Land Degradation Neutrality Fund SLP
Noventa Group AG
OC Oerlikon Corporation Pfäffikon
Orange SA
Orkla ASA
Oxford Finance
Panalpina Welttransport Holding AG
Philip Morris International
Philip Morris Equity Partners
PriceHubble AG
RAM Active Investments
REYL & Cie SA
Rothschild & Co Bank AG
Santhera Pharmaceuticals Holding AG
Schroder & Co Bank
SET Ventures
Shire International GmbH
SIX Group
Spice Private Equity
Standard Chartered Bank
Standard Chartered Ventures
Swisscanto
Synova AG
Tata Consulting Services
TE Connectivity
Treetop Medical AG
ZKB Zürcher Kantonalbank
Highlight-Mandate
- Acted as Swiss counsel to Sosei Heptares in its acquisition of Idorsia Pharmaceuticals Ltd’s pharmaceutical business in Japan and APAC.
- Advised the shareholders of Metaco, a Swiss-based provider of digital asset custody and tokenization technology, on their sale of Metaco to Ripple.
- Advised GP Investments on the public takeover of Spice Private Equity.
Walder Wyss Ltd.
Alex Nikitine leads the Walder Wyss Ltd. team with his considerable strengths in managing venture capital transactions and IPOs. The team is actively engaged to handle private and public M&A, public tender offers and a host of other transactions. Other names to note in the practice include Hans-Jakob Diem, who is especially knowledgeable with regard to M&A and securities law, and Urs Gnos, whose varied set of skills encompasses venture capital and capital market transactions alongside buy-outs and general corporate advice. Florian Gunz Niedermann’s arsenal of abilities consists of a range of domestic and international M&A, the ‘brilliant’ Luc Defferrard is well-positioned to advise on private equity and venture capital issues, and Ramona Wyss is fully immersed in an array of regulated industries.
Praxisleiter:
Alex Nikitine
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Hans-Jakob Diem; Urs Gnos; Florian Gunz Niedermann; Luc Defferrard; Ramona Wyss
Referenzen
‘Luc Defferrard is a brilliant, pragmatic lawyer giving the most solid high-quality advice.’
Kernmandanten
UBS AG
Credit Suisse
KLAR Partners
Boehringer Ingelheim
DSM
Sunrise
Liberty Media Corporation
Hesai Technology
Novo Nordisk
Straumann Holding AG
Abu Dhabi Investment Authority
U-Blox Holding AG
SABIC Europe B.V.
Montagu Private Equity
Helvetia Holding AG
Accelleron Industries AG
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Credit Suisse as lead counsel on the merger between UBS and Credit Suisse, with a combined market capitalisation of approximately $65bn.
- Acted as lead counsel to SIX-listed Aluflexpack AG in its sale to Constantia Flexibles, a global packaging manufacturer, under which Constantia is acquiring approximately 57% of the shares of AFP and, in parallel, launched an all-cash public tender offer for all publicly held registered shares of AFP.
- Acted as lead counsel to Boehringer Ingelheim in its acquisition of privately held T3 Pharmaceuticals AG, a clinical stage Swiss biotech company, for an amount of up to $515m.
Advestra
The ‘excellent’ practice at Advestra is active in both the corporate and transactional sides. Thomas Reutter contributes his expertise in M&A and capital markets law to the group, while Daniel Raun provides the group with his notable knowledge in corporate governance and securities law. Other key players in the practice include Beda Kaufmann, an expert in M&A and private equity, and Andreas Hinsen, who holds a strong grounding in restructurings, stock exchange laws, and a variety of M&A transactions.
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Thomas Reutter; Daniel Raun; Beda Kaufmann; Andreas Hinsen; Anna Capaul
Referenzen
‘Excellent legal team in Switzerland – very strong content leaders but also very friendly.’
‘Goes the extra-mile for the clients and tries to really understand the needs / targets of the client above and beyond the pure legal aspects.’
‘The team is very quick to respond, very professional in-service quality, and generally very comprehensive.’
Kernmandanten
Breitling
Perceptive Advisors
Marc O’Polo
Curatis
Hauser Holding AG
Sequotech
Wille Finance
KPIT Technologies India Ltd.
Orascom Development Holding
Verium
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised funds affiliated with Perceptive Advisors on the launch of, and investment in, Neurosterix.
- Acted as legal counsel to Curatis in their business combination with Kinarus by way of a reverse merger, advising the company on all aspects of securities law, bankruptcy law, and corporate law.
- Advised Breitling S.A. on its acquisition of Universal Genève.
Bratschi Ltd
While deeply involved in the financial industry, Bratschi Ltd is also highly capable of advising clients on issues arising out of the telecoms, energy, and real estate sectors, among others. This offering includes advice on multi-jurisdictional transactions and financings. Thomas Peter spearheads the group, with other key team members including Kevin Kengelbacher, Christian Stambach, Daniel Mosimann, and Claudio Bazzi.
Praxisleiter:
Thomas Peter
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Kevin Kengelbacher; Christian Stambach; Daniel Mosimann; Claudio Bazzi
Kernmandanten
Loft Dynamics AG
BearingPoint
Arcwide
Simpson Strong-Tie Switzerland GmbH
Swiss Post
icotec ag
Sieber Transport AG
variant perception ventures ag
Thurgauer Kantonalbank
Metafuels AG
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised variant perception ventures – an owner-led investor in medium-sized companies in Switzerland – on the acquisition of a majority stake in Klinik Teufen Group AG.
- Advised icotec ag, the leading Swiss company in the field of innovative spinal tumor implants, on the establishment of a strategic partnership with MVM Partners, a global healthcare venture capital company.
- Advised Loft Dynamics AG, a manufacturer of innovative virtual reality based professional flight simulators, on a CHF4m institutional financing round with UP.Partners.
CMS von Erlach Partners Ltd.
Regarded as being ‘responsive, customer and solution-orientated’, CMS von Erlach Partners Ltd. draws on its global office network to operate for an array of international corporations and is routinely engaged to handle cross-border M&A and corporate transactions. The practice is headed up by four key players: Stefan Brunnschweiler, an expert across a variety of sectors that encompasses life sciences and TMT, Pascal Favre, who is a strong choice for publicly listed companies, life sciences companies, and energy and transport corporations, Daniel Jenny, who is well-versed in M&A, private equity investments, and other transactions, and Jérôme Levrat, who is fully immersed within the healthcare industry.
Praxisleiter:
Stefan Brunnschweiler; Pascal Favre; Daniel Jenny; Jérôme Levrat
Referenzen
‘Very fast, very responsive and to the point.’
‘They have excellent M&A lawyers. Always available und very responsive with a practical yet professional approach.’
‘The team is very responsive, customer and solution-orientated. Even in hectic times, we can always rely on the team. We greatly appreciate the trusting cooperation.’
Kernmandanten
AEW Energie AG
Argolite AG
BOLDT AG
Bruker Corporation
CIC Capital (Suisse) AG
COWEN Europe AG
CPI Property Group
DER Touristik Schweiz AG
Endeavor/On Location Events LLC
FLACHGLAS Wernberg
Gadget abc Entertainment Group
HÄFELE Holding GmbH
Henry Schein
PMJ-tec (Shareholder of)
ProductLife Group
Renaissance Evergreen SA
Savills (Overseas Holdings) Limited
SCHURTER Group
SYNLAB Group
Vetrotech Saint-Gobain International AG
Vista Klinik Holding AG
Ypsomed AG
ISS Facility Services AG
Complementa
capiton
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Ypsomed, a leading developer and manufacturer of injection and infusion systems for self-medication, on all legal aspects regarding the sale of its pen needle and blood glucose monitoring systems businesses to Medical Technology and Devices S.p.A.
- Advised CPI Property Group on the sale of its Crans-Montana mountain business to the US-based stock exchange-listed Vail Resorts, Inc., in a deal worth more than CHF110m.
- Advised Endeavor/On Location Events LLC, the hospitality and events business owned Endeavor, the global sports and entertainment company, on their investment in Wiz-Team SA, in a complex transaction which involved a combination of primary and secondary investment.
Kellerhals Carrard
Frequently operating within the sectors of life sciences, technology, and leisure, the ‘highly professional’ practice at Kellerhals Carrard has core streams of work that encompass financing rounds, exits, and IP rights, to name a few. The practice is jointly led by the ‘smart and fast’ Beat Brechbühl, a private M&A and corporate expert, and Reto Schumacher, whose wide-ranging experience extends across corporate, real estate, and capital markets issues. Other names to note include Emanuel Dettwiler, who is highly active in the private equity space, and Nicolas Mosimann, who is well-positioned to advise clients within life sciences, software, and high-tech industries.
Praxisleiter:
Beat Brechbühl; Reto Schumacher
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Emanuel Dettwiler; Nicolas Mosimann; Frédéric Rochat; Karim Maizar; Marc Hanslin
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‘The team is pragmatic, highly professional, and fast. They have an in depth understanding of the business and have gone the extra mile for us.’
‘Our team was led by Karim Maizar and Marc Hanslin. They both stand-out as partners as they are hard-working, very friendly, and competent. They give good advice, lay-out the possible options in each situation and make valuable recommendations.’
‘Very liable and responsive law firm, always on the forefront of innovation. One stop shop all over Switzerland with excellent connections worldwide. Fast and clear, straight to the point analysis and recommendations.’
Kernmandanten
AccorInvest
Ameliora Wealth Management AG
Aquarion AG
Autonet Group Holding AG
BKW Group
Bloom Biorenewables
BVF Partners L.P.
Chemspeed Technologies AG
CSD Engineers
Exista AG
FISCHER Spindle Group
Franz Carl Weber
Galenica
Gene Predictis SA
GETEC
Indie Semiconductors Inc.
iniVation
Kontivia AG
Man Group plc
Merging Technologies
MoonLake Immunothereapeutics AG
ONE swiss bank S.A.
Palero Capital
Rentouch GmbH
Scholle IPN
Shareholders of CSD Group
Shareholders of Raized Real Estate SA
Shareholders of Teltec Group
STILE AB
Swiss Post
SWITCH
Teralytics AG
Vance Street Capital LLC
Visana
Von Roll
Zegna Group
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- Advising Von Roll, the target company, on a takeover bid.
- Supported Galenica with the process of combining business activities of speciality pharmacy Mediservice Ltd. and online pharmacy shop-apotheke.ch in a joint venture.
- Advised Chemspeed Technologies Ag on its sale by its shareholders to the US listed Bruker group.
Loyens & Loeff
The ‘very dedicated’ Loyens & Loeff represents a multitude of multinational enterprises, private equity funds, and listed companies who are active across the technology, energy, and life sciences industries. The team boasts expertise in M&A, corporate governance, and joint ventures. Marco Toni spearheads the firm’s offering with his considerable experience in international M&A transactions, private equity, and corporate governance, while Nicolas Wehrli demonstrates particular proficiencies in mandates arising from the energy and infrastructure sector. Gilles Pitschen contributes his capabilities in the life sciences, digital, and technology side to the practice.
Praxisleiter:
Marco Toni
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Nicolas Wehrli; Gilles Pitschen
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‘Very dedicated team, perfectly working together, very nice to work with.’
‘Marco Toni is a very experienced, diligent and pragmatic lawyer, with a strong economic understanding of a transaction. Always finds creative solutions.’
‘Capacity to translate technical legal topics in a simple way for non-experts / ability to popularise.’
Kernmandanten
International Gaming Technology
Lockheed Martin
The Jordan Company
WHP Global
GP Investments
Forvia AG
Communardo Group GmbH
Salica Investments
Acronis
MindMaze Group SA
Vortex
IK Partners
Biosynth Group Limited and KKR
ACER
Globe Trade Center S.A.
Harvey Tool Company
The Klesch Group
Legrand
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- Advised Biosynth Group Limited on all Swiss law aspects in relation to the acquisition of all shares in VIO Chemicals AG, a Swiss company.
- Advised Globe Trade Center on the contemplated public takeover of Ultima Capital SA.
- Advised WHP Global as Swiss legal counsel on the joint acquisition of New York-based fashion brand rag & bone together with Guess, and their establishment of a 50/50 Swiss joint venture.
MME Legal | Tax | Compliance
Active on both the legal and tax sides of the area, MME Legal | Tax | Compliance has a strong track record for advising clients who are immersed in the field of disruptive new technologies, from entrepreneurs through to sizeable corporations, and the team is also well-versed in handling matters arising from the sphere of fintech. Peter Kuhn, Andreas Rudolf, Alex Enzler, and Thomas Müller are the key players operating at the forefront of the practice.
Praxisleiter:
Peter Kuhn; Andreas Rudolf; Alex Enzler; Thomas Müller
Kernmandanten
Maltech Group
KKA Partners
Gizatech AG
Sir Mary AG
Healthcare Holding AG
Winterberg Group
HTI Group
WWZ AG
Bartholet Maschinenbau AG
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- Advised Shareholders of Maltech Group on a cross-border sale to Mateco Group in an auction process.
- Advised KKA Partners on investment in Healthcare Holding Schweiz.
- Advised AI platform Gizatech on corporate matters related to an investment round.
VISCHER
Noted for its ‘highly client-centric approach’, VISCHER is well-positioned to advise clients in innovative industry sectors, such as AI, life sciences, and fintech, on a domestic and cross-border level. The practice is jointly helmed by Jürg Luginbühl, who possesses more than 25 years of experience in managing M&A and private equity deals for a consortium of global clients, Gian-Andrea Caprez, who boasts a strong grounding in technology and life sciences transactions, and Damien Conus, a strong choice for start-ups; he also excels in the equity arena. The former two are based in Zurich and the latter is based in Geneva. Other notable names in the practice include Matthias Staehelin, Robert Bernet and Benedict Christ.
Praxisleiter:
Jürg Luginbühl; Gian-Andrea Caprez; Damien Conus
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Matthias Staehelin; Robert Bernet; Benedict Christ
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‘I have been working most closely with Gian-Andrea Caprez. He has clearly evolved to one of the most accomplished and well-rounded lawyers in the field of private M&A with a particular focus on mid-market PE transactions in Switzerland. He is highly experienced, knowledgeable and deal-oriented and an effective negotiator.’
‘Clients appreciate Gian-Andrea Caprez’s pragmatic and commercial approach on transactions as well as on the structuring of mandates to address specific requirements of different clients.’
‘VISCHER’s Commercial, Corporate, and M&A practice stands out due to its exceptional combination of deep expertise, practical business insight, and a highly client-centric approach. The team consistently delivers high-quality legal counsel, tailoring strategies to meet the specific needs.’
Kernmandanten
Cisco
T3 Pharmaceuticals AG
GlycoEra AG
Lallemand Inc.
DomoHealth SA
Nouscom AG
LimmaTech Biologics AG
Ysios Capital
Pureos Bioventures
Berlinger & Co. AG
Flowable Holding AG
SHS Gesellschaft für Beteiligungsmanagement mbH
Sowind Group SA
Nautilus Inc.
E3 Holding AG
Maxburg Capital Partners GmbH
Borromin Capital Management GmbH
FairCap GmbH
BID Equity GmbH
Groupe Mutuel Holding SA
Wipro Limited
Trustar Capital
Eleven Sports Network Limited
Steele Compliance Solutions
Mainova
e-hoi
Tokai Cobex
Snyk Ltd.
AFINUM
Equistone Partners Europe
PDS Pathology Data Systems AG
Polyphor Ltd.
Bregal Unternehmerkapital AG
Migros-Genossenschafts-Bund
Orell Füessli Thalia AG
deepCDR Biologics AG
Clinique Matignon Suisse SA
Advanz Pharma
MCM Fashion Group
Deichmann Shoes
Rigeto Unternehmerkapital GmbH
Invision Private Equity
Helvetica Capital
Joh. Berenberg, Gossler & Co. KG
Medartis Holdings AG
Oculis SA
Swisscom AG
Syngenta
Swisspower Renewables AG
Kuros Biosciences Ltd
Jacobs Holding AG
Sonnet BioTherapeutics, Inc.
Berlinger AG
gammaRenax
BID Equity
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- Advised Bregal Unternehmerkapital on all legal aspects on the acquisition of Netrics Group.
- Advised the sellers of T3 Pharmaceuticals on all legal aspects related to the sale of T3 Pharmaceuticals AG to Boehringer Ingelheim.
- Advised Cisco on all Swiss legal aspects on the acquisition of Isovalent.
Wenger Vieli Ltd
Noted for its ‘practical, solution-oriented approach’, Wenger Vieli Ltd is able to count entrepreneurs, investors, and start-ups among its key roster of clients, effectively providing advice on venture capital, private equity, and M&A. Marc Walter, who is well-versed in private M&A, corporate succession planning, and ESG mandates, Pascal Honold, who deploys his vast experience to handle corporate reorganisations, financing rounds, and private equity, and Martin Berweger jointly steer the group. Beat Speck is active across a myriad of cross-border M&A, exits through IPOs, and joint ventures.
Praxisleiter:
Marc Walter; Pascal Honold; Martin Berweger
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Beat Speck; Wolfgang Zürcher; Michèle Joho-Menotti
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‘Marc Walter is extremely reactive and provides services to the highest possible standards. He has a pragmatic, problem-solving attitude.’
‘I’ve had the pleasure of working with Wenger Vieli’s team on a national matter, and their expertise is truly exceptional. What sets them apart is their thorough understanding of local legal landscapes, combined with a practical, solution-oriented approach.’
‘Their personal commitment to our case was evident, with the team always available to provide clear, tailored advice. Compared to other firms, they consistently went the extra mile to ensure we felt supported and informed throughout the process.’
Kernmandanten
Mobil in Time
Norfund
Mengtai Group
Moneyland
Ascent
Norstat
NLS Pharmaceutics
Alturos Destinations
EXALOS
Swiss Dental Solutions Group
Isovalent
SWISS KRONO Group
Anavia
Verium resp. Impact Acoustic
Quickmail and Quickpac
Locatee
Axa
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- Advised Mobil in Time as international lead counsel on the cross-border acquisition of BILFIT.
- Advised Norfund as lead investor on a $38m Series C financing round.
- Advised Inner Mongolia Mengtai Group on the cross-border acquisition of Alu Menziken Extrusion.
Wenger Plattner
Frequently operating on a national and international scale, the ‘very reliable’ practice at Wenger Plattner enjoys extensive experience advising clients implementing M&A transactions under the Swiss Merger Act and the management of Switzerland related assets. The firms is notably active across a variety of sectors, including pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and IT industries, among others. Oliver Künzler leads the team, with Marc S Nater contributing his experience in corporate and commercial law to the group. Dieter Gränicher often handles matters pertaining to national and international commercial disputes and corporate litigation.
Praxisleiter:
Oliver Künzler
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Marc S Nater; Dieter Gränicher; Tobias Meili
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‘Fast, reliable and accessible.’
‘Deep knowledge and good negotiation skills.’
‘Very reliable.’
Kernmandanten
Sauber Group
Paval Holding
Milexia
AUDAX Private Equity
Sostrene Grene
Helvetica Capital
Blue Water Biotech Inc.
Apex Alliance
Starcom Group
AG Capital
Bio-Techne Corp
Gradiant
Audi AG
Novartis Pharma Ltd.
Julius Baer Group
BACHEM
OMNES Capital
Normet Group OY
SWICA Gesundheitsorganisation
GENUI GMBH
EMERAM Capital
TRITON Partners
Stadler Rail Group
TX Group AG
HRG Hotels GmbH
Rivean Capital
Sun Hung Kai & Co. Limited
Meta Investments
CIBT, Inc.
Great Point Partners
Hawesko
HG Commerciale
ADUR Management AG
SBI Holdings
Capital Transmission SA
Magazine zum Globus AG
Tonix Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Align Technology, Inc.
Hospitality Swiss Proco AG
GA Europe GmbH
Saurer Group
Brütsch
Rüegger Gruppe
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- Advised Blue Water Biotech Inc. on all Swiss legal aspects with respect to the $78m acquisition of all shares in Proteomedix AG.
- Advised Saurer Group on all Swiss legal aspects of the sale of three business units to Rieter with a value of CHF300m.
- Advised Migros on its recently announced strategic divesture of it specialist store segment including brands such as Melectronics and SportX.
Bonnard Lawson
Loïs Hainard and Marie Flegbo-Berney jointly spearhead the practice at Bonnard Lawson, which is retained by a varied client roster which encompasses entrepreneurs, SMEs, and multinational corporations for assistance with corporate finance, shareholder and investor relations, and corporate financial restructuring, among other matters. Hainard possesses a strong grounding in international and domestic private M&A and venture capital work, while Flegbo-Berney is noted for her capabilities in M&A and private equity transactions that span an array of sectors.
Praxisleiter:
Loïs Hainard; Marie Flegbo-Berney
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‘We worked with Loïs Hainard. We bought companies and Hainard gave us excellent advice. He is very professional and competent.’
‘I’m always grateful of the availability of everyone even if they are really busy. They also have different specific lawyers for different situations.’
‘The efficiency, the professionalism and I feel my interests are taken into account.’
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id est avocats sàrl
M&A, venture capital, and private equity are core streams of work for the ‘very collaborative’ team at id est avocats sàrl, which is well-positioned to advise clients on areas of advanced technology, life sciences, and professional services, to name a few. Michel Jaccard, who is especially knowledgeable in relation to advising entrepreneurs, buyers, and many others in technology and life sciences-related venture capital and M&A deals, and Marina Castelli-Joos, who is geared to handle M&A, financing transactions, and corporate law mandates, co-lead the firm’s offering.
Praxisleiter:
Michel Jaccard; Marina Castelli-Joos
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‘Very collaborative and provide advice that is tailored to the client’s needs.’
‘Available and proactive.’
‘Marina Castelli-Joos is driven, talented, hard-working and responsive; combines in-depth knowledge of the law and razor-sharp analytical skills with sound commercial judgment and pragmatic solution finding.’
Kernmandanten
Nexthink
Daphne Technology
VI Partners
Aktiia SA
Camptocamp
European Innovation Council
Forestay Capital LP
Alpana Ventures
Pymwymic Healthy Food Systems Impact Fund II
Fondation pour l’Innovation et la Technologie
GRZ Technologies
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- Acted as lead counsel to the EIC Fund, the venture capital arm of the European Innovation Council, in 5 of its investments in Swiss innovative start-ups, as well as in one notable exit transaction.
- Acted as lead counsel to Forestay Capital LP, a major venture capital tech fund, in its equity investment as lead investor in the Series B round of a total size of $27m in Neural Concept SA, the leading Engineering Intelligence platform that transforms product design with 3D Deep Learning.
- Assisted CamptoCamp and its shareholders with the sale of a majority stake to the Swisscom group.
Mangeat Attorneys at Law LLC
A team that is ‘full of solutions’, Mangeat Attorneys at Law LLC maintains a notably broad offering that spans an array of commercial contracts, corporate governance and compliance mandates, as well as sizeable M&A transactions, with particular capabilities demonstrated in relation to financial services, healthcare, and IT. Fabien Aepli steers the practice, with his vast expertise across company formations, partnership agreements, and agency agreements, among others, while Joël Chevallaz brings his skills in real estate and construction-related matters.
Praxisleiter:
Fabien Aepli
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Joël Chevallaz
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‘This practice is multidisciplinary, composed of experienced and human partners.’
‘The individuals I work with at Mangeat are thoughtful, concerned and full of solutions.’
‘They deliver on time with professionalism and squared approaches.’
Kernmandanten
Lak3 Company SA
Beskar SA
Archimed Nations SA
Forever Laser Institut SA
MITC Méthode Innovations Technologiques Conseil SA
MITC Mobility SA
Athénée Investment SA
Edwards Lifesciences SA
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- Assisting a client with an agreement with Uber to take over transportation business through a transfer of undertaking.
Thouvenin Rechtsanwälte
Enjoying a presence in the sectors of manufacturing, healthcare, real estate, and technology, Thouvenin Rechtsanwälte‘s offering is led by Markus Alder, who is highly knowledgeable in respect of Swiss and cross-border M&A, and Arlette Pfister, who maintains a broad practice that encompasses issues such as domestic and cross-border reorganisations, joint ventures, and data protection mandates. Thomas Loher is well-positioned to represent clients in a stable of corporate and employment matters, while Michael Bösch excels in assisting with a range of corporate and commercial work arising from the sectors of IT, manufacturing, and financial services.
Praxisleiter:
Markus Alder; Arlette Pfister
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Thomas Loher; Michael Bösch
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‘The team was available 24/7 which was very important during our transaction.’
‘The team is very collaborative, responsive and adept at dealing with issues as and when they arise. The advice is clear, concise and unambiguous.’
‘Arlette Pfister, Markus Alder and Thomas Loher are excellent. My clients have been really impressed with their straightforward approach and responsiveness.’
Kernmandanten
Microsoft Corporation
Wal-Mart Inc.
Collagen Matrix, Inc., USA
Mediq B.V.
Leica Geosystems AG
Admicasa Holding AG
Hexagon AB
Essity Group
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Valfor Attorneys-at-law
The teams of BianchiSchwald, GHR Rechtsanwalte, and Python merged to form Valfor Attorneys-at-law, which utilises its newly enforced strength to advise its clients on the full gamut of corporate and commercial issues, from acquisitions and divestments, to restructurings and post-closing implementations. The practice is jointly led by Thomas Schmid, who demonstrates proficiencies in relation to M&A, restructurings, and joint ventures, and Christophe De Kalbermatten, who excels in managing real estate and manufacturing projects. Hans-Peter Schwald assists with a broad range of corporate legal matters.
Praxisleiter:
Thomas Schmid; Christophe de Kalbermatten
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Hans-Peter Schwald
Kernmandanten
Fernao Schweiz AG
Studer Cables AG
Stadler Rail
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- Advised fernao Schweiz AG on the acquisition of BNC AG.
- Advised Studer Cables as lead counsel on the carve-out and subsequent sale of an E-beam sterilisation and cross-linking facility to Ionisos.
- Acting as lead counsel to the stock exchange listed Stadler Rail Group in the setting up of joint ventures in the railway sector with local partners in various jurisdictions.
Chabrier Avocats
Manuel Bianchi della Porta heads up the offering at Chabrier Avocats, which is well regarded for its ‘pro-active communication’, and is highly capable of handling a multitude of corporate and commercial matters across the sectors of luxury, life sciences, and manufacturing, to name a few. della Porta fields a broad practice that spans acquisitions, financing, transmissions, and restructuring mandates, while Karim Khoury actively handles corporate and commercial transactions and regulatory issues. Thomas Goossens is also recommended.
Praxisleiter:
Manuel Bianchi Della Porta
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Karim Khoury; Thomas Goossens
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‘Strong expertise and local market understanding.’
‘Clear and pro-active communication.’
Kernmandanten
Richemont International SA
PKN Orlen SA
SwissTech Watch Components SA
L’Oréal SA
Pomona SA
Inexto SA
Riverlake Group SA
m3 Groupe Holding SA
Fiducial Winbiz SA
Banque Heritage SA
Kreos Capital
Primis Investments (Switzerland) SA
TNF Investments Limited
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De Gaulle Fleurance Genève
De Gaulle Fleurance Genève is frequently sought out to handle work with a French and EU nexus. The group advises on M&A, joint ventures and reorganisations. Patrice Lefèvre-Péaron is the key name.
Praxisleiter:
Patrice Lefèvre-Péaron
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Laure Rinchet
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‘Specialist team with high level of flexibility in accompanying client needs, high quality work and committed service. ’
‘Laure Rinchet is a highly skilled professional with astute attention to detail and keen eye on delivery.’
‘Patrice Lefèvre-Péaron is a highly skilled professional with wide expertise and capacity to reach across in high level negotiations; flexibility in committing to go the “extra mile” that ensures the deal is made.’
Kernmandanten
Banque cantonale de Genève (BCGE)
CA Indosuez Wealth (Europe) Luxembourg
Caudalie
Crédit Suisse
Culligan
Engie
Firmenich
Forbes Family
GiFi
INGEROP
Kepler Cheuvreux
Leclanché
L1 Capital (UK)
OMNES EDUCATION
Planet
PRD
RATP
Sapiance Capital (UK)
THOMSON Computing Metavisio
Valeo
Vicat
Vinci Construction
YORK CAPITAL
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Gillioz Dorsaz & Associés
With a strong presence in the luxury and healthcare sectors, Gillioz Dorsaz & Associés‘s considerable range of capabilities encompasses corporate mergers, acquisitions, and restructurings. The practice is jointly led by Damien Cand, Nicole Fragnière Meyer, and Christian Valentini, and another name to note is Alexandre Steiner, who has extensive M&A expertise.
Praxisleiter:
Damien Cand; Nicole Fragnière Meyer; Christian Valentini
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Alexandre Steiner
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OBERSON ABELS SA
Stefan Eberhard and Sébastien Bettschart steer the practice at OBERSON ABELS SA, a team that is capable of advising on a host of M&A and contractual issues, alongside data protection and banking mandates, for clients that are active in the sectors of banking, pharmaceuticals, and IT. Bettschart principally focuses on corporate and restructuring law, and Eberhard is well-positioned to advise clients on M&A in the technology, pharmaceuticals, and banking industries.
Praxisleiter:
Stefan Eberhard; Sébastien Bettschart
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Prager Dreifuss AG
Recommended for its ‘excellent knowledge of Swiss corporate law’, Prager Dreifuss AG is active across mergers, restructurings, and venture capital-related mandates, and it rounds out a solid offering with tax, competition, and employment law experience. The practice is jointly led by Andreas Moll, who is well-versed in mandates arising from the energy and infrastructure sectors, and Daniel Hayek, who possesses a strong grounding in corporate finance, takeovers, and M&A. Guy Deillon and Mark Meili are other names to note in the practice.
Praxisleiter:
Andreas Moll; Daniel Hayek
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Guy Deillon; Mark Meili
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‘Mark Meili is one of the smartest minds in restructuring – we always enjoy working with him.’
‘Excellent knowledge of Swiss corporate law and understanding of financial/tax impacts of restructuring transactions.’
‘Guy Deillon has great commercial judgment combined with creativity to resolve issues “outside the box” if required.’
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Staiger Attorneys at Law Ltd
A good choice for small to medium-sized enterprises, Staiger Attorneys at Law Ltd is geared to handle energy and financial services sector issues and is highly experienced on the corporate reorganisation side. Yasemin Varel heads up the group with her strengths in private M&A, corporate governance, and private equity.
Praxisleiter:
Yasemin Varel
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- Advised publicly listed international technology group on a complex multi-jurisdictional asset deal.
- Advised international ICT service provider on the cross-border acquisition of Swiss target and on subsequent reorganisation of the client’s Swiss business.
- Advised multi-national company and its ultimate owners as international lead counsel on a $5bn cross-border corporate reorganisation.
100 Legal
100 Legal is a key name for domestic and foreign SMEs operating across a range of industries. Daniel Udry and Sébastien Collart are the key names, handling contracts and transactional work.
Praxisleiter:
Daniel Udry; Sébastien Collart
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‘Thorough bespoke / personalized service’
‘Sebastien Collart has been proactive and responsive and quick to incorporate changes as discussed’
‘Daniel Udry is always available, and goes above and beyond for his clients. He strives to find practical solutions that meets his clients’ expectations, with a clear and complete view of the law. He is an excellent advisor and has surrounded himself with a great team of professionals. It is always a pleasure to work with him and his associates.’
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ALTENBURGER LTD legal + tax
Noted as a ‘highly skilled, fast and pragmatic’ team, ALTENBURGER LTD legal + tax maintains a varied practice, extending from private equity deals to corporate reorganisations. Thierry Thormann and Massimo Calderan head up the group; the former is well-versed in M&A, restructuring, and corporate finance mandates, while the latter specialises in cross-border issues between Switzerland and Italy. Manuel Moor is also recommended.
Praxisleiter:
Thierry Thormann; Massimo Calderan
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Manuel Moor
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‘The contact with Altenburger LTD was excellent. They understood our project immediately and our philosophy. They went straight forward to the point and negotiated efficiently with our partner.’
‘Manuel Moor had a smart vision of our project and behaved very conscientiously. The contact was excellent during the complete process.’
‘The quality of the documents that Manuel Moor produces is outstanding. Manuel is someone very pragmatic, solution oriented, and is a great support and valuable advisor for all our activities. Overall, we could not recommend him enough.’
Kernmandanten
Capture Media
Schulthess Maschinen Ltd
PANAKÈS Partners
Helarb Group
Agenhor SA
Kylian Mbappé
Dominicé Family
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- Advised Schulthess Maschinen AG on its acquisition of Solasa Group.
- Advised PANAKÈS Partners on investing in EBADMed, which invests in life science businesses with respect to an investment into a Swiss‐Italian startup company developing a high‐tech medical device.
- Advised the founders of Capture Media, Michel Lazecki, Sandro Albin, and Franz d’Huc, on a major investment by Syz Capital and Saturnus Capital.
Barandun AG
Stefan Wiesli and Christophe Raimondi co-lead the team at the ‘very dedicated’ Barandun AG; Wiesli capitalises on his experience as a board member to advise on various matters involving corporate governance, and Raimondi possesses a wealth of experience in representing clients in an array of M&A transactions. The team brings tax knowledge to its clients in a diverse host of M&A and corporate law issues.
Praxisleiter:
Stefan Wiesli; Christophe Raimondi
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Simone Krimmer
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‘To the point advice in a legal, commercial and strategic setting.’
‘Very dedicated and good cooperation within the team and between offices.’
‘Exceptional dedication and availability, very high client focus.’
Kernmandanten
SHAREKEY Swiss AG
Pharma& Schweiz GmbH
SwissCore Group AG