Advestra has developed a capital markets team that boasts a foothold in both equity and debt-based transactions. On the DCM front, the team provides strategic advice across the spectrum of transactions, including multi-tranche deals. The ECM practice oversees IPOs, rights offerings, and convertible and hybrid instruments. Praised by one client for being ‘extremely knowledgeable’, Annette Weber plays a central role in high-value transactions for a diverse client roster of issuers, underwriters and sponsors. Thomas Reutter is renowned for his longstanding experience in handling capital increases. The two are closely supported by Alexander von Jeinsen, who is well-versed in the financing aspects of complex capital markets mandates. At the associate level, Valerie Bayard and Mariëlle van Nimwegen contribute to the team.

Homburger houses a capital markets department that stands out for its comprehensive offering, covering both equity and debt mandates. The firm’s ECM repertoire spans IPOs, spin-offs, and dual listings. On the debt side, the team is involved in the structuring of high value bond issuances, including green and convertible bonds. Frank Gerhard, who heads the ECM practice, brings a strong track record in representing issuers in IPOs. DCM practice head Benjamin Leisinger is adept at assisting clients with their debut debt issuances. Dieter Gericke is highlighted for handling listings on the SIX. Benedikt Maurenbrecher, Daniel Haeberli and Jürg Frick specialise in international bond offerings. Focusing on the TMT and financial services sectors, Daniel Daeniker provides guidance on IPOs and private placements. Daniel Häusermann plays a key role in equity-related transactions. Lorenzo Togni garners praise for combining ‘experience, commercial judgement and intensity’.

The capital markets team at Niederer Kraft Frey Ltd has accrued deep expertise in equity transactions, with considerable experience of handling IPOs. The firm is a top choice for issuers, regularly assisting Swiss issuers in international offerings. Philippe Weber maintains a reputation for his capabilities in international share offerings. Daniel Bono is an expert in covered bond transactions, while Marco Häusermann advises arrangers and issuers on public debt offerings and private placements. Philip Spoerlé has a broad practice which encompasses debt and equity-linked financing structures. Andrea Giger is sought after by underwriters and issuers for equity and debt transactions. Adding further weight to the team, Deirdre Ní Annracháin focuses on both rights offerings and IPOs.

Bär & Karrer Ltd.’s capital markets team provides clients with guidance on complex transactions such as spin-offs and high-value bond and note issuances. The core practitioners spearheading the practice are Ralph Malacrida, Urs Kägi, Lukas Roesler, Rolf Watter, and Dieter Dubs. Issuers, investors and financial institutions instruct co-head Kägi on new listings and capital increases. Leading the team alongside him, Roesler brings considerable experience in counselling clients on their debt programmes.

Baker McKenzie Switzerland SA’s capital markets offering spans equity and debt transactions, including derivatives, securitisations and other forms of structured finance. The team also possesses specialised knowledge of digital securities and is well-equipped to handle matters involving the issuance, distribution, and trading of tokenised securities. Leadership is split between Matthias Courvoisier and Yves Mauchle. Alongside assisting clients with bond issuances, Courvoisier stands out for his niche areas of expertise, such as SPACs and GDRs. Typical engagements for Mauchle include capital increases and debt issuances. Ansgar Schott is chiefly engaged in structured products programmes and securitisation transactions, while Tanja Schmid closely supports the team.

Lenz & Staehelin’s capital markets practice is capable of overseeing a wide array of transactions, from rights offerings and private placements to bond and tokenised securities offerings. Having amassed significant experience in the enforcement of takeovers, Jacques Iffland, head of the Geneva capital markets group, is deeply knowledgeable of capital markets and securities regulations. In Zurich, co-head Patrick Schärli concentrates on equity, equity-linked and debt offerings, while co-head Tino Gaberthüel is heavily involved in takeover matters. Held in high regard by issuers, Patrick Schleiffer is an expert in securities law. Derivatives and structured products are central to François Rayroux’s practice. Ariel Ben Hattar is heavily involved in both transactional and regulatory aspects of capital markets matters.

Debt capital markets expertise is a defining characteristic of the capital markets practice group at Walder Wyss Ltd., which handles the full breadth of transactions, from unsecured bonds and covered bonds to asset-backed securities. The team’s clientele includes major financial institutions, insurers and asset managers. Practice head David Borer maintains his reputation for advising on the placement of bonds, and has seen recent activity in the the field of Eurobond issuances. Hans-Jakob Diem concentrates on public tender offers, while Thomas Müller assists with note issuance programmes.

The capital markets department at Kellerhals Carrard is chiefly engaged in transactions involving securitisations, structured products and digital assets. Beat Brechbühl is noted for handling capital increases. He leads the team in tandem with Luca Bianchi, who counsels public companies, digital banks and fintech companies on debt capital market transactions and the structuring of financial products. Armin Kühne assists with the regulatory and disclosure aspects of capital markets deals, while Dominik Oberholzer adds further depth to the group’s debt capabilities.

MLL Legal frequently advises issuers and investment banks on a broad spectrum of transactions, including IPOs, rights offerings, private placements, debt offerings and exchange offers. Wolfgang Müller is the go-to representative for real estate companies and funds for a range of transactions, including the listing of new shares and bond offerings. He spearheads the practice alongside Hélène Weidmann, who handles both financing mandates and regulatory challenges. Other noteworthy individuals include Christoph Heiz and Andrea Sieber.

Pestalozzi has expertise in debt capital markets transactions and is recognised for its involvement in bond and derivative issuances. Christian Leuenberger specialises in equity capital markets and public takeovers and regularly counsels clients on stock exchange regulation. Oliver Widmer heads up the team with Leuenberger and is noted for his vast experience in debt capital markets matters. Widmer is relied on by domestic and international banks, financial institutions and wealth managers. Severin Roelli is instructed on public M&A transactions.

Together, Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd’s Zurich and Geneva offices advise clients across the financial services, industrial and engineering sectors on derivatives and the issuance of structured products and crypto-assets. Philippe Borens leads the Zurich team while Tarek Houdrouge chairs the Geneva group. Borens plays a key role in bond and note issues and securitisations, while Houdrouge is adept at advising on the regulatory aspects of capital markets mandates. Olivier Favre is renowned for his command of structured products. Christoph Vonlanthen and Fabio Elsener are noteworthy practitioners.

CMS von Erlach Partners Ltd. draws on its global network to provide counsel on multijurisdictional capital markets transactions. The team regularly assists with private placements and the issuance of tokenised debt and equity instruments, as well as with the Swiss law aspects of international debt offerings. Matthias Kuert, who chairs the team, is highlighted for his experience in issuer-side mandates and regulatory compliance matters. He is supported by Kaspar Landolt, who is well-versed in capital markets regulatory issues.

VISCHER’s capital markets practice sits within its broader banking and finance department. The team advises on capital increases, also assisting with regulatory and compliance issues related to securities laws, takeover and disclosure rules. Practice head Adrian Dörig leads on cross-border structured finance matters. Markus Guggenbühl brings considerable knowledge of debt, equity and hybrid financial instruments, and also excels in regulatory matters.