Department profile
Advestra

Corporate/M&A

Global Guide 2026 : Switzerland


Advestra

Rankings

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Corporate/M&A - Switzerland

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Advestra advises clients on both domestic and multi-jurisdictional transactions, with strong experience in the technology and life sciences sectors, as well as assisting with partnership agreements. Its client base also includes insurance companies and banks.

Work Highlights

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  • Advestra advised VF Corporation on the USD1.5 billion sale of Supreme to EssilorLuxottica.

Strengths

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  • The lawyers are hard-working, fast and super diligent.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
  • We appreciate Advestra's quick responses and pragmatic and goal-oriented approach.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
  • The lawyers were available and everything was done in a timely manner and as expected. They worked independently and never lost track of the goal.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
  • The Advestra team are very service-oriented, down to earth and humble, and deliver clear, concise and pragmatic advice.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Philipp Haas
    Band 2Philipp Haas

    Philipp Haas

    Philipp Haas garners respect for his assistance with a range of complex transactions, including high-value mergers and acquisitions. He is also well versed in handling the defence against hostile takeovers.

    • I would not instruct another Swiss lawyer apart from Philipp Haas.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
    • Philipp Haas offers deep knowledge of Swiss and global M&A, tremendous commitment to his clients and a no-nonsense approach to the practice of law.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
  • Band 5Daniel Raun
    Band 5Daniel Raun

    Daniel Raun

    Daniel Raun has notable strength advising clients on strategic investments and acquisitions, with experience handling the Swiss aspects of cross-border transactions.
    • Daniel Raun is very swift in identifying the key issues, grouping them and creating pragmatic approaches to solving them.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
    • Daniel Raun is a very capable and pragmatic lawyer.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
    • Daniel Raun is a very sharp-minded, business-minded and pragmatic lawyer who is also proactive, creative and hyper-responsive.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
    • Daniel Raun was excellent throughout the process.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
  • Band 5Thomas Reutter
    Band 5Thomas Reutter

    Thomas Reutter

    Thomas Reutter has a diverse practice advising on acquisitions, shareholder investments, divestments and asset disposals, with notable strength advising on public M&A deals.

    • Thomas Reutter was the driving force behind Advestra's impressive development, while also building the strong personal relationship culture that distinguishes the law firm.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
    • Thomas Reutter is a very commercially-minded senior adviser with a huge wealth of experience.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
  • Up and ComingBeda Kaufmann
    Up and ComingBeda Kaufmann

    Beda Kaufmann

    Beda Kaufmann is a promising partner whose practice focuses on guiding corporate and private equity firms through M&A transactions. He draws upon his expertise to assist companies active in the life sciences, technology and luxury goods sectors.

    • Beda Kaufmann is very approachable, very quick in his response times and provides practical solutions to any issue at hand.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
  • Up and ComingSandro Fehlmann
    Up and ComingSandro Fehlmann

    Sandro Fehlmann

    Sandro Fehlmann acts for investment firms and corporates operating in the financial services, retail and life sciences sectors on mergers, sales and acquisitions, as well as inbound investments.

    • Sandro Fehlmann is commercially minded, pragmatic, dedicated and highly responsive.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
    • We are very happy with Sandro Fehlmann.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

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