Bär & Karrer Ltd. advises listed companies, private equity houses and family offices on mergers, spin-offs, and complex corporate restructurings. Rolf Watter specialises in corporate governance, while Christoph Neeracher is recognised for assisting on both the buy and sell-side of small, mid and large-cap private M&A. Mariel Hoch focuses on public tender offers, and Ralph Malacrida has a strong reputation for advising Swiss and international clients on the full gamut of corporate transactions. Dieter Dubs concentrates on public M&A and is regularly instructed on both acquisitions and divestitures. Martin Anderson has a broad practice and is particularly active in matters involving the IT industry. Corporate relocation specialist Paolo Bottini rounds out the leadership. Philippe Seiler excels in the life science and healthcare M&A space. Raphael Annasohn is an expert in the venture capital and start-up space.
Commercial, corporate and M&A in Switzerland
Bär & Karrer Ltd.
Praxisleiter:
Rolf Watter; Christoph Neeracher; Mariel Hoch; Dieter Dubs; Ralph Malacrida; Martin Anderson; Paolo Bottini
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Philippe Seiler; Raphael Annasohn; Marlene Lienau
Referenzen
‘Christoph Neeracher, Raphael Annasohn and Philip Seiler stand out for being strong negotiators who combine deep expertise with pragmatism and speed. They bring broad experience across diverse deal types, consistently delivering quick turnarounds and clear, effective solutions.’
‘The team is highly competent in their field. They always seek creative solutions, even for unusual problems. Collaboration is on equal terms and always very pleasant.’
‘Ralph Malacrida is efficient and to the point.’
Kernmandanten
4B group
Aebi Schmidt
Amapharm GmbH
Amrize
Axpo Holding
BuildTec Software Group
Capvis AG
Circet Europe
Coatue
Communardo Group GmbH
Constantia Flexibles
Crayon
Deutsche Beteiligungs AG
Deutsche Private Equity
Diploma PLC
DSM-Firmenich
Empira Group
Equistone
EQT
GBA Group
GENUI
Gonet & Cie
HAS
Holcim AG
Hyatt
JCDecaux
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KWC Group
Lalique Group
LAS Group
L-Gam
L’Oréal
Lohman & Rauscher
MediaMarktSaturn
Migros-Genossenschafts-Bund
Netrics Group
Orascom Development Holding
PAI Partners
Paragon
Raben Group N.V.
RES
SGS SA
Société Générale
Sudarshan Chemical Industries Limited
Summa Equity
TE Connectivity Switzerland
Trill Impact
UBS
United Grinding Group
Vontobel
xFarm Technologies
Zwei Wealth Experts
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Holcim on the spin-off and public listing of its North American business, Amrize.
- Advised Migros-Genossenschafts-Bund as lead counsel on the sale of Hotelplan.
- Advises GENUI on sale of Labor TeamGroup to Galenica AG.
Homburger
Homburger‘s corporate and M&A practice boasts a track record in advising on both private and public M&A, spin-offs, joint ventures, auctions and private equity transactions. The firm houses a deep bench of seasoned specialists, spearheaded by private equity specialist Daniel Hasler. Dieter Gericke and Frank Gerhard focus on the real estate and life sciences sectors, respectively. Daniel Daeniker continues to advise on complex cross-border M&A, while Andreas Müller handles both public and private deals. Private equity is David Oser‘s chief speciality. Daniel Häusermann is another standout practitioner within the team, overseeing transactions in the healthcare and life sciences fields. Anna Peter regularly leads multijurisdictional acquisition transactions.
Praxisleiter:
Daniel Hasler
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Dieter Gericke; Frank Gerhard; Daniel Daeniker; Andreas Müller; Daniel Häusermann; David Oser; Anna Peter
Referenzen
‘The lawyers I dealt with were extremely knowledgeable, quick to understand the details of the case and gave me clear, practical advice. They are definitely experts when it comes to high-level transactions and regulatory issues. They delivered excellent results and I felt confident throughout the process.’
‘I had the chance to work with Dieter Gericke at Homburger and the experience was outstanding. He combines deep technical expertise with a very pragmatic approach, which made a big difference in my case. What stood out most was how quickly he grasped the commercial aspects of the deal, not just the legal side.’
‘What sets Homburger apart is its ability to excel in complex and high-stakes situations. The team works seamlessly and proactively with multiple stakeholders and advisors, showing not only strong technical knowledge but also exceptional coordination and judgment. It has a rare ability to distil intricate issues into clear, actionable guidance, which has been invaluable for decision-making.’
Kernmandanten
Novo Nordisk
KPMG Switzerland
EQT/Sunshine SwissCo
Cadence Design Systems
Taiho Pharmaceutical
Yoda
NZZ
Biocorp Holding
Temenos
Liberty Global/Sunrise Communications
Cerberus
BIOTRONIK
HomeToGo
Apollo Global Management
Twelve Capital
TowerBrook Capital Partners
MyTheresa
SIX Group
Windward Bio Group
HR Group
Altri SGPS S.A.
Cibes Lift Group AB
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Novo Nordisk on the $11bn acquisition of three manufacturing sites after the Catalent deal.
- Advising USD 30 bn triple-listed BeOne on relocation from Cayman Islands to Switzerland.
- Advising HomeToGo on its multi-jurisdictional acquisition of Interhome.
Lenz & Staehelin
Lenz & Staehelin‘s corporate and M&A practice sets itself apart with its capabilities in both public M&A and private equity transactions. The firm is the first port of call for a number of international private equity funds and strategic buyers. Tino Gaberthüel and Andreas Rötheli jointly oversee the team. Gaberthüel draws on over two decades of experience in both private and public M&A, while Rötheli regularly counsels institutional clients on M&A and real estate deals, also tackling complex LBOs. Simone Ehrsam is active on cross-border mandates, and Matthias Wolf is trusted by listed companies, handling acquisitions and corporate restructurings on their behalf.
Praxisleiter:
Tino Gaberthüel; Andreas Rötheli
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Simone Ehrsam; Matthias Wolf; Roman Graf; Jacques Iffland
Referenzen
‘Tino Gaberthüel and Simone Ehrsam are committed, experienced and down-to-earth.’
‘Tino Gaberthüel is a very smart, highly experienced lawyer with outstanding commercial judgment and a deal-oriented approach. Absolutely trustworthy, providing clear and honest advice and highly responsive. Simone Ehrsam is a rising star in Swiss M&A, technically brilliant and a quick thinker with excellent commercial judgement.’
‘Matthias Wolf and Jacques Iffland: both not only bring excellent legal skills to the table, but they also provide valuable input for strategic and operational aspects of the business. Their contributions throughout the process have been highly appreciated.’
Kernmandanten
Advent
Altor Equity Partners
Amundi
Apax
APG|SGA AG
Archimed
Asceneuron
AstraZeneca
Bain Capital Private Equity
Baloise Insurance Holding
Barnes Group Inc.
Cambridge Associates LLC
Carrier Global
Cinven
Cité Gestion
CREALOGIX Holding
CVC
Eli Lilly & Co
EQT
Gyrus Capital SA
Holcim
Krones
L Catterton
Metall Zug
Midea Group
Montagu
Orascom Development Holding
Partner One
Pfizer
PKB Private Bank
Qualcomm
Rieter Holding
Rivean Capital AG
SIGNA Group
Sika AG NoSK Telecom
Sonoco Products Company
Swiss Post
The Shyft Group
Transmutex
TravelPerk
TX Group
Unilabs SA
Unilever
Union Bancaire Privée
Vail Resorts
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Baloise Holding on its merger with Helvetia Holding for $22bn.
- Advised Rieter Holding AG on the acquisition of Barmag from OC Oerlikon for $1.1bn.
- Advised The Shyft Group on its merger with Aebi Schmidt Holding for $1.1bn.
Niederer Kraft Frey Ltd
Niederer Kraft Frey Ltd boasts a comprehensive commercial, corporate and M&A practice, with particular strengths across the life sciences, high tech, industrials, education and luxury goods sectors. The team has seen recent activity on large-scale cross-border transactions, including takeovers, divestments and acquisitions. Co-head Philippe Weber is a key contact for listed companies and regulated entities. Philipp Haas focuses on public M&A, while joint practice head Patrik Peyer brings considerable expertise in private equity and private M&A deals. Moritz Maurer is noteworthy for his buy-side and investor-side focus across private M&A in the retail industry, as well as venture capital transactions. Philip Spoerlé, Andrea Giger, and Adrian Koller also come highly recommended.
Praxisleiter:
Philippe Weber; Patrik Peyer
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Moritz Maurer; Philip Spoerlé; Philipp Haas; Andrea Giger; Adrian Koller
Referenzen
‘Adrian Kohler is an exceptional lawyer! Brilliant, detail-oriented and strategic, he understands the underlying commercial objectives and is incredibly service-minded. He is one of the very best lawyers I worked with over my 20+ years in in-house roles working with lawyers on 5 continents!’
‘This M&A practice ranks among the strongest in Switzerland. What makes it stand out is the combination of deep experience in complex, high-value transactions and a genuinely interdisciplinary approach, bringing together corporate, tax, finance, regulatory and employment expertise.’
‘Philip Spoerlé is a real business partner for us and we see him more as our internal lawyer than an external consultant. We get balanced answers and he gives us always the pro and cons of different scenarios that we discuss. We have a lot of trust in him and appreciate working together with him.’
Kernmandanten
Global Blue Group
Georg Fischer
Galderma Group
Electricité de France
Fresenius SE & CO. KGaA
Helsana Group
Coop
Five Elms Capital
Ardian
Affidea
Vision Group
Software AG
EFG International
GreenState AG
Gogo Inc.
medermis Gefässmedizin Schweiz AG
ASSA ABLOY
BRUSA Elektronik AG
JT International SA
Persán S.A.
Invision/Nord Holding/LGT
BSI Software AG
Qatar Investment Authority
Highlight-Mandate
- Represented Global Blue Group Holding AG in connection with its acquisition by Shift4.
- Advised on the agreement to divest its GF Machining Solutions Division to UnitedGrinding Group and its GF Casting Solution’s automotive business to Nemak.
- Acted EFG International on the acquisition of 100% of Cité Gestion.
Walder Wyss Ltd.
Walder Wyss Ltd.‘s transactions and M&A practices are renowned for their recent workload in cross-border and domestic public M&A. The team is highly sought after for large-cap transactions, with a track record in the pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, insurance and fintech sectors. Alex Nikitine steers the department, handling complex transactions for investors and founders. Hans-Jakob Diem excels in overseeing complex demergers and transactions involving high-value auction processes. Urs P. Gnos, who heads up the transactions team, is particularly adept at counselling clients on public tender offers and buy-outs. Luc Defferrard is active in an array of mergers and private equity deals.
Praxisleiter:
Alex Nikitine
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Hans-Jakob Diem; Urs P. Gnos; Luc Defferrard; Patrick Vogel; Hubertus Hillerström
Referenzen
‘We always feel in the best hands with Walder Wyss. They are proactive, responsive and simply excellent at navigating challenging deals. They are the best when it comes to engaging partners and teams across practices, in particular when it comes to deals in regulated industries where regulation can trump corporate practices/law in M&A.’
‘Whether navigating regulatory frameworks, supporting on M&A transactions or advising on corporate governance matters, the firm has consistently delivered above expectations. The partners of the firm are deeply respected within our organisation and have earned our full confidence as Swiss counsel.’
‘Urs P. Gnos stands out as a legal advisor who not only demonstrates mastery of Swiss corporate and transactional law, but also brings commercial acumen and sound judgment to the table. His ability to distil complexity into clear, actionable advice has proven invaluable in board-level decision-making processes. Urs is a trusted partner who approaches matters with precision, pragmatism and a results-oriented mindset.’
Kernmandanten
Helvetia Insurance AG
UBS/Credit Suisse
DSM
Novo Holding AS
Software Holding AG
Bank J. Safra Sarasin
Aluflexpack AG
Montana Tech Components
Montana Aerospace
Mercury Systems Inc.
Migros
Trilantic Europe
KLAR Partners
Acronis
Ypsomed
Liberty Media
Ina Invest/Cham Group
Fundamenta Group Holding
Carl Zeiss
Sulzer & Schmid Laboratories
DOVISTA
Boehringer Ingelheim
Steiner AG
Banque Cantonale de Genève
Sequans Communication SA
Sunrise
Ufenau Capital Partners AG
Bobst Group SA
Cequr SA
RMG The Risk Management Group (Suisse) SA
Société Générale
Swisscom Ventures AG
Union Bancaire Privée, UBP SA
CRISPR Therapeutics AG
Alentis Therapeutics AG
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Helvetia on its merger with Baloise.
- Advised SoftwareOne Holding AG on its $1.4bn public tender offer for all shares in Crayon Group Holding ASA.
- Acted as lead counsel to Aluflexpack on its sale to Constantia Flexibles.
Baker McKenzie Switzerland SA
Two key areas of activity for Baker McKenzie Switzerland SA‘s corporate and M&A group have been healthcare and life sciences, and also industrials, where the team has been involved a steady stream of domestic and cross-border transactions. Practice head Alexander Fischer is well-versed in private equity and private M&A. Leading the team alongside Fischer, Jingjin Guo handles acquisitions and reorganisations with an international element. Alexander Blaeser, Manuel Meyer and Matthias Trautmann are other highlighted practitioners on the bench.
Praxisleiter:
Alexander Fischer; Jingjin Guo
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Alexander Blaeser; Manuel Meyer; Matthias Trautmann
Referenzen
‘Top service quality, deep and wide in scale. Immediate response time, even on short notice.’
‘The tandem of Alexander Fischer and Alexander Blaeser provides high-class advice in a very speedy and effective manner. It is an asset that both are not just excellent M&A and finance advisors but also qualified accountants. At the same time, both are very pragmatic advisers with a clear sense for the matters which truly are material.’
‘Alexander Fischer and Alexander Blaeser are both extremely pragmatic but also aware and focused on the real topics which matter most for their client in terms of benefit and risk. Both are well-educated on accounting matters, which is very supportive. Excellent drafting qualities in real time during discussions.’
Kernmandanten
Sika AG
Datwyler Holding AG
Patrimonium
Zur Rose Group
Migros-Genossenschafts-Bund
ARGO-HYTOS Group
Stack Infrastructure
Zen-Noh Grain
Helvetica Capital AG
Meier Capital AG
Pilatus Aircraft Ltd.
Energy Infrastructure Partners AG
Mövenpick Group
Digital Republic AG
Avrios International AG
Shell
CTS Corporation
Tandem Diabetes Care
Roth Gruppe
Investis Group
SpotMe Holding SA
Zimmer & Halbig
Bächler + Güttinger
Numab Therapeutics AG
Privatbank IHAG
OnlineDoctor
DERTOUR Group
1SP Agency
Blackroll AG
Ultima Capital SA
EWM Global
Crisalix
Georg Fischer
Arbonia
Safe Life
Vercel Inc.
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Highlight-Mandate
- Advised DERTOUR Group on its acquisition of Hotelplan Group, with the exception of Interhome, from Migro.
- Advised Numab Therapeutics on the $1.25bn sale of its atopic dermatitis spin-off to Johnson & Johnson.
- Advised Arbonia on the sale of its climate division to the Midea Group for €760m.
MLL Legal
MLL Legal‘s corporate and M&A team is recognised for its capabilities in the technology, financial services and life sciences sectors. The department advises on a broad spectrum of mandates, including acquisitions, joint ventures and corporate restructurings. Andrea Sieber co-heads the practice and is a key contact for listed companies, PE funds and institutional investors. Joint co-head Alexander Vogel concentrates on restructurings and distressed M&A situations. Sergio Bortolani counsels Swiss and international clients on private equity and venture capital transactions. Nadine von Büren-Maier draws on her longstanding experience to assist with acquisitions in the retail and luxury industries.
Praxisleiter:
Andrea Sieber; Alexander Vogel
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Sergio Bortolani; Nadine von Büren-Maier
Referenzen
‘As a deep-tech start-up, they have supported us as a one-stop-shop for all our legal issues, including IP negotiations, VC fundraising, incorporation, employment contracts and much more. Excellent work, no complaints.’
‘What makes this practice stand out is the combination of legal excellence with genuine business acumen. The lawyers are not only outstanding practitioners but also understand the commercial realities their clients face, allowing them to deliver solutions that are both technically sound and strategically effective.’
‘Alexander Vogel has a very deep knowledge of the IT sector and provides reliable, hands-on advice.’
Kernmandanten
Appenzeller Brauerei Locher
Akquinet GmbH
Allreal Holding AG
Alpha VCX GmbH
Apersys AG
Arçelik A.Ş.
B2B Payment Solution
Backed Finance AG
BASF Venture Capital GmbH
Belvédère Asset Management
CALIDA GROUP
Chocolats et Cacaos Favarger SA
Culligan group
Datasite LLC
DentaCore
Eco Physics AG
Elis S.A.
Flughafen Zürich AG
Founderful AG
FOUND Global AG
Gearbulk Holding AG/Jebsen family/Halberton Holding AG
Genui II
Heart Force AG
IQ Capital
Lesaffre group
Majestic Management & Consulting (MMC) SA
Managers of the Marvinpac Group
Swiss KMU Partners
Marxer Family, Liechtenstein
Micro-Tech Group Europe GmbH
Mövenpick Group
Novarest Real Estate AG
Olympia Verlag
Paini S.p.A. Rubinetterie
PHM Group OY
Raiffeisen International Gruppe
Ross Video Limited
Swibox Holding AG
SWICA Holding AG/SWICA Versicherungen AG
Swisscom Ventures AG
Swiss Credit Partners
SWISS Swiss International Air Lines
Teleflex Incorporated
TX Group AG
Vassalli Service AG
Vio Chemicals
Voest Alpine Group
Vorwerk Gruppe
Yokoy Holding AG
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised the founders of Swiss Credit Partners on the structuring, establishment and market entry of a new FINMA-licensed lender in Switzerland.
- Advised Arçelik A.Ş. on the creation of a European home appliances joint venture with Whirlpool Corporation.
- Advised Teleflex Incorporated on all Swiss law aspects of its €760m acquisition of BIOTRONIK’s vascular intervention business.
Pestalozzi
Pestalozzi‘s corporate and M&A team is geared to support clients on a broad spectrum of transactions, including share and asset purchases, carve-outs, corporate reorganisations and governance questions. The team is entrusted by large private equity houses across the life sciences, technology and fintech sectors. Christoph Lang oversees the group and has a broad practice, covering joint ventures, reorganisations and PE investments. Co-chair Sébastien Roy is highly proficient in complex transactions in regulated industries. Beat Schwarz possesses extensive expertise advising listed and non-listed companies on a range of corporate and commercial transactions. Petra Hanselmann, who is adept at pre-transaction restructuring and post-acquisition integration, adds further weight to the team’s capabilities.
Praxisleiter:
Christoph Lang; Sébastien Roy
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Beat Schwarz; Petra Hanselmann
Referenzen
‘Petra Hanselmann stands out as a particularly responsive and diligent partner in the team.’
‘Efficient due diligence, fast turnaround and clear negotiation support. The lawyers are known to be tough but constructive negotiators who protect client interests without derailing the deal. They fit very well into global corporate deal teams and align to their group practices.’
‘Petra Hanselmann remains extremely hands-on, ensuring quality and consistency with the best results.’
Kernmandanten
3i Group
Adragos Pharma GmbH
AGCO Corporation
Altria
APAX
Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A.
Atomico
AXA XL
Bentley Systems, Incorporated
Beyond Gravity
BP
Coca-Cola
Dow Chemical
Energy Impact Partners LLP
General Electric
Glencore
Goldman Sachs Private Capital
Group PSA
GTCR
Hexagon
Intrum AB
Johnson & Johnson
Lithium Argentina AG
Metso
Microsoft
Obayashi Corporation
P4G Capital
RUAG International Holding AG
South Pole Holding AG
Swiss Life
Swiss Life Asset Managers
Swiss Post
TC Networks Switzerland SA
UBS
Vista Equity Partners
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Lithium Argentina AG on its re-domiciliation from Canada to Switzerland.
- Advised Vista Equity Partners on the Swiss aspects the $1.25bn acquisition of Model N, and the acquisition of Redwood Software alongside Warburg Pincus.
- Advising the owner families of the uvex group on Swiss law aspects of the majority investment by Warburg Pincus.
Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd
Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd‘s corporate and M&A teams have considerable experience in the financial services, technology, life sciences, software and energy industries. The practice frequently advises on debt-funded deals and distressed M&A, as well as venture and growth capital. Co-head Lorenzo Olgiati handles acquisitions of companies in distressed situations and corporate governance questions, while Christoph Vonlanthen, who also leads the team, advises on the investor and company-side of transactions involving start-ups. Oliver Triebold advises on acquisitions in the real estate sector, while Marcel Jakob has experience in overseeing demergers and carve-outs.
Praxisleiter:
Lorenzo Olgiati; Christoph Vonlanthen
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Oliver Triebold; Marcel Jakob
Referenzen
‘Unique support throughout the M&A transaction, with a highly competent main contact person who coordinated all necessary clarifications with the individual specialist departments quickly and reliably in the background. The entire team worked together perfectly, like a single organism, and always responded to adjustments.’
‘Lorenzo Olgiati is truly a top-tier M&A lawyer. Lorenzo is great to work with, he’s very client-focused, deal-oriented and extremely responsive. I also want to mention his broad experience and great commercial skills; I highly recommend Lorenzo.’
Kernmandanten
AddLife
Akzo Nobel
Alberto Safra
Alpian SA
American Express
Ams-Osram AG
Ansys Inc.
Aphaia Pharma AG/Aphaia IP AG
Armira
Arsenal Capital Partners
Asker Healthcare Group
Austrian Railways
Avaloq Group
Axa
Axpo Solutions AG
Banque Richelieu
BASF Schweiz AG
Bioventure Consulting GmbH
Blue Pool Capital
BNP Paribas
Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica GmbH
Bouygues Construction
Brera Partners Switzerland AG
BridgeBio
C&A AG
Cardinal Health
Carify
Carne Group
Caynova
Cigna/Ascent Health
Credaris AG
CSS Health Insurance
Decarbonization Partners
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd
EFG International
Eficode Oy
Five Arrows
Houlihan Lokey
Gilde Healthcare Partners B.V.
GP Investments Ltd.
Goldman Sachs International
Groupe SEB
Heiq Materials AG
Helvetia Schweizerische Versicherungsgesellschaft
HighSage Ventures
HOCHDORF
Hugo Fund Services
Implenia
Julius Bär
Lantal Textiles AG
Lennox International
Le Coq Sportif
Leonardo S.p. A
L’Oréal
Lufthansa Group
Merz Pharma GmbH & Co.
Metric Capital
Migros Bank
Mirova/Koa
MoneyPark AG
Noventa Group AG
OBI
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
Steiner AG
Stoneweg SA
Swisscanto
Synova AG
Tata Consulting Services
TE Connectivity
Treetop Medical AG
Weinberg Capital Partners
ZKB Zürcher Kantonalbank
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Alberto Joseph Safra on the divestment of his interests in the J. Safra Group and the continuation of his business interests through ASA Investments.
- Advised Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. on the acquisition of Northstar Switzerland SARL from Haleon plc.
- Advised a beauty and cosmetics company on the acquisition of Gowoonsesang Cosmetics.
VISCHER
VISCHER is chiefly engaged in start-up and venture capital matters, advising on major financing rounds and exit transactions. The team is praised by one client for being ‘highly professional and experienced’. Leadership is split between Gian-Andrea Caprez, Damien Conus and Moritz Jäggy. Caprez’s caseload centres around the life sciences and technology sectors handles M&A for entrepreneurs, while Jäggy focuses on the sport industry. Conus is well versed in financing rounds and other equity transactions. Matthias Staehelin specialises in advising companies in the life sciences industry.
Praxisleiter:
Gian-Andrea Caprez; Damien Conus; Moritz Jäggy
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Matthias Staehelin
Referenzen
‘Very profound and specific expertise across all relevant fields within the firm. Able to apply their broad expertise in a very client-specific manner. Highly professional and experienced, great interdisciplinary knowledge-sharing.’
‘Highly professional and experienced. Able to apply best practice and clear legal advice in the context of the client’s specific personality, style and values. Internally well-connected for efficient knowledge-sharing across domains.’
‘Client proximity, very collaborative.’
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 (SIX listed)
Oculis SA
Swisscom AG
Syngenta
Swisspower Renewables AG
Kuros Biosciences Ltd
Jacobs Holding AG
Sonnet BioTherapeutics, Inc.
Berlinger AG
gammaRenax
BID Equity
Genedata
Broadridge
Dosenbach Ochsner
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised the sellers of Genedata AG on all legal aspects related its sale to the Danaher Corporation.
- Advised Primeo Energie, Groupe E and ewb on all legal aspects of the sale of MOVE.
- Advised GlycoEra AG on all legal aspects of its Series B financing round.
Advestra
The corporate and M&A department at Advestra is well-positioned to advise on cross-border M&A, including public tender offers and private equity transactions. The team is experienced across the private equity, real estate, and healthcare sectors. Together, a trio comprising Beda Kaufmann, Daniel Raun and Andreas Hinsen oversee the team. Kaufmann’s client roster spans private equity houses and strategic investors, while Raun regularly advises on both public and private M&A, and Hinsen is noted for his expertise in complex PE transactions across the full gamut of sectors. Thomas Reutter possesses a strong grasp of issues facing listed companies and regulated industries in public M&A matters.
Praxisleiter:
Beda Kaufmann; Daniel Raun; Andreas Hinsen
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Sandro Fehlman; Thomas Reutter
Referenzen
‘The team was greatly supportive and understood business needs, listened to the issues we face and found practical solutions.’
‘Andreas Hinsen understands the client’s needs and communicates openly and to the point. It was a unique experience to work with him, and I highly recommend him.’
‘The team is super responsive, always available and very pragmatic in their dealings and advice. They truly represent the client and have the client’s best interest at heart. This makes dealing with the team or the individual members always easy.’
Kernmandanten
One Equity Partners
Breitling
Optima Investment Ltd.
LPSO Holding Ltd
Former shareholders of the hkp Group
EssilorLuxottica
Entara LLC
Liberta Partners
Xylem
Verium
SGS
MIGX
ECM
medermis
Easyfairs International SA
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Breitling on the acquisition of Gallet.
- Advised LPSO Holding on a public tender offer for Orascom Development Holding.
- Advised the sellers on the sale of IntiQuan AG to ProductLife Group.
Bratschi Ltd
Bratschi Ltd houses a broad corporate and transactions practice, handling an array of matters encompassing auction and asset sales, joint ventures, restructurings and venture capital deals. The team is led by Thomas Peter, who has experience advising clients in the technology and industrial sectors. Kevin Kengelbacher is especially active in cross-border acquisitions with a European element. Christian Stambach is another key practitioner who assists both companies and investors with transactions and governance challenges.
Praxisleiter:
Thomas Peter
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Kevin Kengelbacher; Christian Stambach
Referenzen
‘Very good team. Gave very commercially focused advice.’
‘The collaboration with Bratschi AG in the context of several complex corporate acquisitions was outstanding in every respect. The team demonstrated its comprehensive expertise and strategic vision, particularly in providing legal support for share deals and asset deals.’
‘Kevin Kengelbacher brings an impressive depth of expertise, particularly in the areas of contract drafting and the structuring of share and asset deals. His calm, matter-of-fact manner, coupled with his responsiveness and reliability, makes him a highly valued partner.’
Kernmandanten
Loft Dynamics AG
Swiss Tower Mills Minerals AG
Sieber Transport AG
SPAR Handels AG
Thurgauer Kantonalbank
Dormakaba Holding AG
Finexity AG
XCubeBio AG
Otto Group
Medgate Holding AG
Rub Edibrac Ireland Ltd.
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Bayern Kapital GmbH and DeepTech & Climate Fonds in their participation in the CHF79m financing round of Nuclidium AG.
- Advised the private owners of Global IT Grop in the sale of all shares to the enthus Group, and the subsequent reinvestment of a substantial part of the purchase price of enthus.
- Advised the private shareholders of Swiss Tower Mills Minerals AG in the sale of all their shares to Metso group.
CMS von Erlach Partners Ltd.
CMS von Erlach Partners Ltd. advises private equity firms on acquisitions and exits across the life sciences, engineering and technology sectors. In Zurich, Stefan Brunnschweiler, who advises global clients on complex buy and sell-side deals and corporate restructurings, leads the team alongside Daniel Jenny, who is noteworthy for his expertise in PE. In Geneva, co-head Jérôme Levrat provides counsel on cross-border and distressed M&A, while joint practice head Audrey Durand specialises in M&A with complex regulatory and W&I insurance aspects. Florian Jung adds further private M&A expertise to the team.
Praxisleiter:
Stefan Brunnschweiler; Daniel Jenny; Jérôme Levrat; Audrey Durand
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Florian Jung
Referenzen
‘Very approachable but highly proficient team, providing excellent legal advice while being a very strong partner during negotiations of an M&A transaction.’
‘Stefan Brunnschweiler: always reachable, no over-lawyering, stays calm even in stressful situations.’
‘Jérôme Levrat is an outstanding corporate lawyer – his advice is always pertinent and full of common sense.’
Kernmandanten
AEW Energie AG
Argolite AG
AS Citadele banka
Axpo
Bantleon
Bruker Corporation
CIC Capital (Suisse) AG
Comdat/Smartec
COWEN Europe AG
CPI Property Group
DER Touristik Schweiz AG
Ecostal Group
Endeavor/On Location Events LLC
FLACHGLAS Wernberg
Gadget abc Entertainment Group
Groupe Partnaire
HÄFELE Holding GmbH
Henry Schein
Nilario Group
ProductLife Group
Renaissance Evergreen SA
Savills (Overseas Holdings) Limited
SCHURTER Group
Vetrotech Saint-Gobain International AG
Vista Klinik Holding AG
Ypsomed AG
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised AS Citadele banka on the sale of its Swiss subsidiary, Kaleido Privatbank, to Compagnie Financière Richelieu.
- Advised ProductLife Group on its acquisition of Cilatus BioPharma Consulting AG and its Irish subsidiary, Cilatus Manufacturing Services Ltd.
Eversheds Sutherland AG
Eversheds Sutherland AG‘s corporate and M&A group draws on the firm's broad international coverage to oversee cross-border matters. Marc Nufer, founding partner of the firm’s Switzerland office, leads the team and specialises in private equity, industrials and real estate M&A. Co-head Oliver Beldi also leads the transport and energy sector groups and is a key contact for SMEs, multinationals and PE houses. Michael Mosimann is the go-to for handling investments for start-ups and their founders.
Praxisleiter:
Marc Nufer; Oliver Beldi
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Michael Mosimann
Referenzen
‘A partner-driven team with high dedication and broad knowledge – we were mainly touching M&A, tax and a variety of commercial law topics. In particular, the cross-border capabilities, i.e., taking in colleagues from other jurisdictions when needed, is outstanding.’
‘I have had very good experiences with Oliver Beldi and his team in relation to commercial, corporate and M&A matters. Oliver is very solid in terms of content and process, and also comes up with creative and efficient solutions. We appreciate his high availability and leadership – our experience of working with him and his teams has been excellent.’
‘We work together with Oliver Beldi. As an M&A lawyer we can always count on him. He is able – in a negotiation with our counterparts – to often meet our claims and requirements.’
Kernmandanten
European Innovation Council Fund
Nokia
Kering
Ricoh
Eaton Corp
Rockwell Automation
The Ardonagh Group
Swisscom
Axpo Group
BSP-BPI Holdings, LLC
Megger Group
TMF Group
Arklyz Group
Solexis
Intersocks Group
Lloyd Shoes
Medicosearch/OneDoc
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised the Ardonagh Group on its acquisition of Assepro.
- Advised Swisscom on the acquisition of Axept Business Software AG.
- Advised the European Investment Council on 30 venture capital transactions in 10 jurisdictions.
Kellerhals Carrard
A defining characteristic of Kellerhals Carrard‘s corporate and M&A practice is its breadth of sectors across financial services, life sciences, technology, energy, automotive, and insurance. Leadership is split between Beat Brechbühl, who continues to advise on private M&A, and Reto Schumacher. The latter is proficient in advising national and international clients and garners praise for providing ‘practical solutions when facing complications in the process’.
Praxisleiter:
Beat Brechbühl; Reto Schumacher
Referenzen
‘Kellerhals Carrard is our main law firm for all commercial and corporate work in Switzerland. They are very client-focused, pragmatic and to the point.’
‘Beat Brechbühl is the lead partner and always available when we need support.’
‘Responsive, flexible and solution-oriented when highlighting an emerging problem, immediately proposing a practical solution.’
Kernmandanten
21 Invest
AccorInvest
Adelaide Group
Ameliora Wealth Management AG
Aquarion AG
Autonet Group Holding AG
Baccinex SA
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 Senn Chemicals
Shareholders of meteoblue
Shareholders of Teltec Group
STILE AB
Swiss Post
Swisscom
SWITCH
Teralytics AG
Vance Street Capital LLC
Visana
Verlingue
Von Roll
Von Rundstedt & Partners
Zegna Group
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised MoonLake Immunotherapeutics on a $500m cross-border debt financing arrangement with Hercules Capital, including structuring and negotiating financing and security agreements.
- Advised BKW as lead counsel on the acquisition of a majority stake in HelveticWind.
- Advised Swisscom on the acquisition of a majority stake in Camptocamp.
Loyens & Loeff
Loyens & Loeff‘s corporate and M&A practice is noted for its command of matters in the technology, life sciences and energy sectors. Practice head Marco Toni takes point on an array of transactions, including public takeovers, squeeze-out mergers, PE investments and carve-outs. Toni is closely supported by co-lead Nicolas Wehrli, who focuses on representing private equity funds and multinational enterprises on M&A and corporate reorganisations. Gilles Pitschen, who was promoted to partner in January 2026, continues to be a key contact for deals in the healthcare and life sciences fields.
Praxisleiter:
Marco Toni; Nicolas Wehrli
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Gilles Pitschen
Referenzen
‘Gilles Pitschen is great to work with. Knowledgeable, flexible in looking for solutions and good at coordinating the deal.’
‘Marco Toni has excellent legal know-how and is very commercial and an impressive negotiator.’
‘Loyens & Loeff’s Swiss team stands out for their deep expertise, responsiveness and pragmatic approach to problem-solving. Their ability to deliver clear, actionable advice under tight timelines has been invaluable.’
Kernmandanten
ACER
Alfa Laval
Biosynth Group Limited/KKR
Carlson Private Capital Partners
Communardo Group GmbH
Globe Trade Center
GP Investments
Hambro Perks Ltd
HP/Acronis
Hug Engineering
Granules India Ltd.
IK Partners
International Game Technology
The Jordan Company
Kartesia
The Klesch Group
Lockheed Martin
MindMaze Group
PROM 12
Redslim
Scale
Shift4 Payments
SITA
Vortex
WHP Global
H.I.G Capital
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Shift4 on its public takeover of Global Blue for $2.5bn.
- Advised Alfa Laval Group in its contemplated acquisition of the cryogenic business unit of the French Fives Group.
- Advised Granules India Ltd. on its acquisition of Senn Chemicals AG.
MME Legal | Tax | Compliance
MME Legal | Tax | Compliance has a solid track record advising investors, start-ups, growth companies and SMEs on corporate transactions in the fintech and medtech sectors. Peter Kuhn heads up the team and has experience advising on corporate reorganisations. Andreas Rudolf has a track record advising on private M&A, PE transactions and reorganisations.
Praxisleiter:
Peter Kuhn
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Andreas Rudolf
Kernmandanten
KKA Partners
Fresh Del Monte
Winterberg Group
KARL STORZ
True Global Ventures
Vivaia
Maltech Group
Gizatech
Sir Mary
Healthcare Holding
Mikrona Group
Gryps AG
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised KKA Partners on the cross-border management buyout of BLACKROLL.
- Advised KARL STORZ on the cross-border acquisition of Anklin.
- Advised Fresh Del Monte on its international corporate reorganisation.
Wenger Plattner
Wenger Plattner handles strategic mergers and acquisitions as well as divestitures across a broad array of sectors in the pharmaceutical, IT, retail, real estate and automotive sectors. Oliver Künzler spearheads the team and handles the entire spectrum of M&A, reorganisations, PE and venture capital transactions. Urs Reinwald counsels entrepreneurs, investors, start-ups, SMEs and public companies on a broad range of matters. Managing partner Marc Nater also comes recommended.
Praxisleiter:
Oliver Künzler
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Urs Reinwald; Marc Nater
Referenzen
‘Direct communication with clear and good understanding. Independently does what is necessary and has clear boundaries and pragmatic proposals for solutions. Experienced negotiator who understands not only the legal side but also the business side.’
‘This practice stands out for its client-focused approach, combining deep legal expertise with pragmatic, solution-oriented advice. Compared to other firms, the practice distinguishes itself through close partner involvement and seamless teamwork.’
‘The individuals I work with stand out for their exceptional commitment, strategic insight and their ability to translate complex legal issues into practical solutions. I particularly value their responsiveness, clear communication and strong client care.’
Kernmandanten
Audi AG
Novartis Pharma Ltd.
Sauber Group
Julius Baer Group
BACHEM
SWICA Gesundheitsorganisation
AUDAX Private Equity
Starcom Group
Sun Hung Kai & Co. Limited
LSG Lufthansa Service Holding
Corden Pharma
Neovii Pharmaceuticals AG
The Indian Hotels Company Limited
Rothenberger AG
TVH CONSULTING
IPZ Property AG
labor team w ag
Sage Publications Ltd.
Arcline Investment Management
Serra Holding B.V.
Augusta Reeves
Société Financière PBG
Helvetica Capital
Paval Holding
Milexia
Sostrene Grene
Blue Water Biotech Inc.
Apex Alliance
AG Capital
Bio-Techne Corp
Gradiant
OMNES Capital
Normet Group OY
Descours & Cabaud
GENUI GMBH
EMERAM Capital
TRITON Partners
Stadler Rail Group
TX Group AG
HRG Hotels GmbH
Rivean Capital
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
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised AUDI with respect to its entry in Formula 1 via the takeover of 75% of the shares of Formula 1 team Sauber.
- Advised the Saurer Group on all Swiss legal aspects of the sale of three business units to Rieter, at a value of CHF300m.
- Advised Corden Pharma on the creation of a new Swiss subsidiary.
Wenger Vieli Ltd
Wenger Vieli Ltd‘s corporate, commercial and M&A department has a client roster comprising entrepreneurs, start-ups and SMEs. Venture capital and private equity transactions are core to team lead Marc Walter‘s caseload. Beat Speck has a solid reputation for advising on cross-border acquisitions in the technology sector. Michael Baier is called upon for advice related to start-up exits and private M&A. Michèle Joho-Menotti is another key contributor to the start-up side of the practice.
Praxisleiter:
Marc Walter
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Beat Speck; Michael Baier; Michèle Joho-Menotti
Referenzen
‘Beat Speck accompanied the deal from A-Z. His uncomplicated but focused and goal-oriented way of working and his undisputed expertise in the area we required are undisputed and excellent.’
‘The team of Wenger Vieli has supported us during various M&A and legal transactions. What makes this practice unique is the speed, pragmatism and customer-oriented way of providing services. The Wenger Vieli team was considered part of our team and had the same goals as we did, hence making the deals happen.’
‘Customer-oriented, availability, speed and pragmatism when providing services. I would especially mention Beat Speck as our main contact point. Working with Beat was a real pleasure.’
Kernmandanten
Inner Mongolia Mengtai Group
Mobil in Time
Sygnum
RoomPriceGenie
Norfund
Jakob Müller Holding
Emerald
Moneyland
Ascent
Alturos Destinations
Norstat
NLS Pharmaceutics
Axa
Isovalent
Green Generation Fund
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised the Inner Mongolia Mengtai Group on the cross-border acquisition of Alu Menziken Extrusion.
- Advised Unigestion on the cross-border sale of a stake in Dovida.
- Advised Norfund as lead investor in connection with the $38m Series C financing round of candi solar.
Bonnard Lawson
Bonnard Lawson‘s varied client base includes domestic and foreign companies, start-ups, SMEs and multinationals. They rely on the firm for advice on mergers and acquisitions as well as general corporate matters, comprising the incorporation of companies and corporate governance. At the helm of the practice is the duo of Loïs Hainard and Marie Flegbo-Berney. Hainard advises on both the buy and sell-side of private M&A transactions, while Flegbo-Berney specialises in cross-border and private equity transactions across the banking and finance, biotech and IT sectors.
Praxisleiter:
Loïs Hainard; Marie Flegbo-Berney
Referenzen
‘Bonnard Lawson’s corporate and M&A practice is partner-led, execution-focused and genuinely commercial. In complex, often cross-border deals, they deliver creative yet structured solutions that close.’
‘Loïs Hainard stands out for combining sharp legal judgement with genuinely commercial, execution-minded advice. In complex and time-sensitive matters, he is hands-on from term sheet to closing, framing options around value, risk allocation and stakeholder dynamics rather than theory.’
‘The partners and their team demonstrate deep and wide-ranging expertise across all areas of business law, in particular corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, structuring and contract law. What also sets this firm apart is the quality of service provided: it combines the technical excellence of a large international practice with the flexibility and proximity of a more agile structure.’
Kernmandanten
Groupe Bader SA
Perennial SA
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Groupe Bader SA regarding the acquisition of 100% of SITINDUSTRIE Suisse SA.
- Advised the shareholders of Perennial SA with respect to the sale of the company to Howden Schweiz AG.
Id Est Avocats Sàrl
Id Est Avocats Sàrl possesses ‘extensive expertise working with start-ups and international investments’. The team’s corporate and M&A offering is relied upon by venture capital investors, private equity funds and SMEs across the technology, life sciences and financial services sectors. Michel Jaccard co-leads the practice alongside Marina Castelli-Joos; the two focus on advising purpose-driven companies, impact investors and philanthropic ventures.
Praxisleiter:
Michel Jaccard; Marina Castelli-Joos
Referenzen
‘The team has extensive expertise working with start-ups and international investments. The team is results-oriented, with the utmost professionalism. The team members can dabble in multiple languages with native proficiency.’
‘The individuals we worked with were punctual, made themselves available and were there to serve us. I have not seen this level of commitment from others in the market.’
‘I recommend Michel Jaccard.’
Kernmandanten
Aktiia/Hilo
Bpifrance investissement
European Innovation Council Fund
Forestay Capital
Lymphatica Medtech
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Hilo on an oversubscribed $42m Series B funding round, co-led by Earlybird Health and Wellington Partners and with support from new and existing investors.
- Advised Bpifrance Investissement, through its France Investissement Tourisme 3 fund, in relation to its strategic investment in somnOO SA.
- Advised the EIC Fund in relation to several of its investments and debt financings in innovative Swiss companies, as well as the conversion of pre-existing convertible loans granted to Swiss innovative companies.
Valfor Attorneys-at-law
Valfor Attorneys-at-law‘s team advises clients across a wide breadth of matters, including acquisitions, divestments and restructurings. Steering the corporate and M&A practice, Thomas Schmid deploys his skills to advise on joint ventures, while Christophe de Kalbermatten is regularly instructed by large and medium-sized corporations requiring transactional and regulatory assistance. Procurement expert Marc Metzger and Benoît Lambercy preside over the commercial and contracts department.
Praxisleiter:
Thomas Schmid; Christophe de Kalbermatten; Marc Metzger; Benoît Lambercy
Kernmandanten
AUCTUS Capital Partners AG
AVIA Organisations
Bachofen Holding AG
Fernao Group
Helvetica Capital AG
Kaufmännischer Verband Schweiz
Neogenomics Inc
nextQuent Group
PCS Holding AG
Polygena AG
Stadler Rail Group
Swiss Confederation
Terralayr AG
VAMED Group
ZSC Lions Arena Immobilien AG
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Swiss investors, including Helvetica Capital AG, on the acquisition of Statron AG.
- Advised Bachofen Holding AG on the sale of Bachofen AG.
- Advised Stadler Rail in the context of a tender for the supply of electric multi-system locomotives by SBB’s freight division.
ALTENBURGER LTD legal + tax
Acclaimed for its ‘strong technical expertise’ and ‘commercially sound advice’, clients of ALTENBURGER LTD legal + tax draw on the firm’s expertise in acquisitions, company incorporations and relocations. Team lead Thierry Thormann has a diverse client roster consisting of early-stage companies, SMEs and listed companies. He leads the team alongside Massimo Calderan, who has extensive experience in group restructurings. Manuel Moor is also proficient in M&A transactions. Ralph Imoberdorf and Marco Fusi were promoted to partner in January 2025.
Praxisleiter:
Thierry Thormann; Massimo Calderan
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Manuel Moor; Ralph Imoberdorf; Marco Fusi
Referenzen
‘The Altenburger team is highly professional and a pleasure to work with. They handle complex legal transactions with strong technical expertise and have also provided valuable support on indirect tax matters. The team is responsive, pragmatic and solution-oriented, consistently delivering clear and commercially sound advice.’
‘Our main contact, Thierry Thormann, stands out for his exceptional client-focused approach. He not only takes the lead on complex M&A transactions but also explains the relevant legal aspects in a clear and practical way that allows the client to fully understand and follow the process confidently.’
‘Hands-on advice. Very professional, highly available and very well educated team. Collaboration largely through new means of communication made it very efficient to work with the team.’
Kernmandanten
Etops Group AG
SMG Swiss Marketplace Group AG
SwissComply Group AG
Rohr Gebäudetechnik AG
Helarb Management SA
Rey Medical SA
Dental Axess Holding AG
Zattoo AG
Highlight-Mandate
- Acted as lead counsel to the sellers in the sale of all shares in Etops Group AG to niiio finance group.
- Acted as legal advisor to SMG Swiss Marketplace Group AG on its acquisition of moneyland.ch AG.
- Acted as legal advisor to the shareholders of Rey Medical SA in connection with the sale of a majority stake in the company to Duo-Med BidCo BV.
Chabrier Avocats
Chabrier Avocats advises a host of domestic and international clients, including SMEs, on acquisitions and restructuring matters. Practice head Manuel Bianchi della Porta advises entrepreneurs and companies on a wide array of corporate and commercial transactions. Karim Khoury regularly assists with mergers and acquisitions.
Praxisleiter:
Manuel Bianchi della Porta
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Karim Khoury
Referenzen
‘The service is efficient and issues are explained well.’
Kernmandanten
Richemont International SA
PKN Orlen SA
SwissTech Watch Components SA
Sucafina SA
Ganci Partners SA
Inexto SA
Riverlake Group SA
m3 Group Holding SA
Fiducial Winbiz SA
Banque Heritage SA
Kreos Capital
Primis Investments (Switzerland) SA
Affidea Group
DTEK Group
Rhomax International SA
Leonard Properties SA
Gillioz Dorsaz & Associés
Gillioz Dorsaz & Associés is a boutique firm with a robust grasp of corporate mergers, acquisitions and restructurings. Damien Cand advises companies in the infrastructure, financial services, and health sectors. Alexandre Steiner was promoted to partner in January 2025 and regularly handles complex reorganisations. Rounding out the trio leading the department is Nicole Fragniere-Meyer, who assists with corporate and commercial transactions.
Praxisleiter:
Damien Cand; Nicole Fragnière Meyer; Alexandre Steiner
OBERSON ABELS SA
Start-up-driven transactions are a core area of expertise for OBERSON ABELS SA. Drawing on its tax expertise, the firm is well-equipped to handle investment rounds and advise on the sell-side of acquisitions. The bench is under the leadership of a duo consisting of Stefan Eberhard, who is well-versed in the renewable energy, technology, industrials, pharmaceuticals and retail sectors, and Sébastien Bettschart. The latter routinely advises on both international and local transactions.
Praxisleiter:
Stefan Eberhard; Sébastien Bettschart
Prager Dreifuss AG
Prager Dreifuss‘ corporate and M&A team oversees business acquisitions, commercial agreements and corporate governance mandates. Jointly chairing the team are Andreas Moll and the ‘highly professional and practical’ Daniel Hayek. Moll focuses on general corporate issues as well as M&A in the energy and infrastructure sectors, while Hayek is active in the chemical, automotive and transport sectors.
Praxisleiter:
Andreas Moll; Daniel Hayek
Referenzen
‘They have a solid knowledge of Swiss law, are responsive and take a practical approach.’
‘Andreas Moll is a senior lawyer with a lot of experience who can bring his experience to the table at negotiations and discussions.’
‘Very strong team, practical advice, always available and highly responsive.’
Staiger Attorneys at Law Ltd
Under the leadership of Yasemin Varel, Staiger Attorneys at Law Ltd‘s commercial, corporate and M&A practice focuses on acquisitions, commercial contracts and corporate governance matters with a nexus between Switzerland and Türkiye. Varel is an expert in Swiss-Turkish transactions and regularly advises on private M&A in the energy sector.
Praxisleiter:
Yasemin Varel
Kernmandanten
Zug Estates Group
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised zn Austrian investment firm on a cross-border investment into a Swiss technology company.
- Advised a global industrial group on an international corporate reorganisation, M&A transactions and a $3bn acquisition of a fund.
- Advised a Swiss insurer on a contemplated $1bn merger with another Swiss insurance company.
Thouvenin Rechtsanwälte
Thouvenin Rechtsanwälte has an established foothold in the manufacturing, healthcare, real estate and technology sectors. Markus Alder and Arlette Pfister, who focus primarily on corporate governance matters, jointly lead the team. Michael Bösch is a seasoned practitioner with experience assisting national and multinational clients.
Praxisleiter:
Markus Alder; Arlette Pfister
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Michael Bösch; Thomas Loher
Referenzen
‘Thomas Loher is a reliable partner.’
‘Great responsiveness and a pragmatic and business-driven approach to legal advice. The team understands how to communicate with international clients well.’
‘Very responsive, commercial and pragmatic. Exactly what you need from overseas counsel.’
Kernmandanten
Microsoft Corporation
Wal-Mart Inc.
Collagen Matrix, Inc.
Mediq B.V.
Leica Geosystems AG
Admicasa Holding AG
Hexagon AB
Essity Group
Forbion Ventures
Insightsoftware
100 Legal
Operating in the financial services and banking, fintech and real estate sectors, 100 Legal has an established presence advising SMEs and investment companies. Sébastien Collart is singled out for being an ‘excellent advisor’ who ‘clarifies complex matters’, while Daniel Udry is praised for his ‘strong commitment and work ethic’, both noted for their expertise in cross-border transactions.
Praxisleiter:
Daniel Udry; Sébastien Collart
Referenzen
‘100 Legal is a go-to, experienced and efficient law firm. Responsive, skilled and business-oriented, the team is a pleasure to work with.’
‘Sébastien Collart stands out with his solution-oriented, human and business-minded approach. He is an excellent advisor and clarifies complex matters and comes up with innovative and efficient solutions. We are happy to have him in our corner.’
‘We rely on 100 Legal because they’re human, reactive and genuinely client-focused. They think with us, delivering tailored creative solutions that serve our reality, the complexity of our projects and timelines.’
Barandun AG
Barandun AG advises companies in the incorporation stage and on structuring and corporate governance, as well as on restructuring and M&A. The managing partners and co-heads of the practice are Stefan Wiesli, who is well-versed in corporate governance mandates and Christophe Raimondi, who regularly advises on domestic and cross-border transactions. Catrina Luchsinger Gähwiler joined from MLL Legal in January 2025.
Praxisleiter:
Stefan Wiesli; Christophe Raimondi
Referenzen
‘They provide to-the-point advice.’
‘I recommend Stefan Wiesli.’
‘Barandun is our top address for all kinds of complex legal cases in which a strong, diverse team of specialists in the various legal fields is required. They are at the forefront of implementing AI and other state-of-the-art tools, and enable a very efficient and focused collaboration with great results.’
Kernmandanten
Bridgewest Group
LumaCina
pharma& Schweiz GmbH
SHAREKEY Swiss Ltd.
SwissCore Group Ltd.