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Baker McKenzie

Corporate/M&A

Global Guide 2026 : Switzerland

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Provided by Baker McKenzie

With locations in financial centers and emerging markets, Baker McKenzie's Global Corporate/M&A practice advises on complex domestic and multinational transactions across borders. 

We advise Swiss and international clients, including private and listed companies, on the full range of corporate law matters, including the establishment of companies and branch offices in Switzerland, specific advice regarding Swiss corporate law and corporate governance matters, the preparation and implementation of dividend distributions, recapitalization and restructuring processes, corporate reorganizations, migrations from and to Switzerland as well as all kinds of cross-border and domestic M&A transactions (both sell and buy side), including public takeovers, private M&A transactions, corporate auction processes, reorganization/carve-out transactions, joint ventures and strategic alliances, post-merger integration processes, distressed M&A and real estate transactions.

Please visit bakermckenzie.com to learn more about our practice.

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Corporate/M&A - Switzerland

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Baker McKenzie's well-regarded M&A team boasts a strong international network, advising international clients on acquisitions, sales and carve-outs. The law firm also represents domestic clients in transactions, including assisting shareholders and private equity companies with divestments. The team acts on joint ventures, as well as on corporate transformations, restructurings and the transfer of companies into Switzerland.

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Work Highlights

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  • Baker McKenzie advised Arbonia on the competitive sale process of its climate division to Midea Electrics Netherlands.

Strengths

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  • The Baker McKenzie team provides high-end legal advice combined with a pragmatic and very efficient approach. The lawyers are quick and lead the transaction in a very effective manner.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

  • Baker McKenzie have a hands-on mentality, build bridges between parties and are flexible when approaching issues.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

  • Baker McKenzie provide a very high level of cross-thematic expertise, have very good negotiating skills and communicate well with clients.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

  • The lawyers at Baker McKenzie have a comprehensive understanding of the commercial interests of our company and the appropriate legal structuring.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

  • Baker McKenzie know our structure and can therefore support us very quickly and competently. They are focused on our needs, even with complex issues.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Alexander Fischer
    Alexander Fischer

    Alexander Fischer

    Alexander Fischer is recognised for his ability to handle a range of transactional mandates, including both domestic and cross-border acquisitions, share purchase agreements, strategic partnerships and private equity sales.

    • Alexander Fischer is a great lawyer characterised by strong commercial awareness.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • Alexander Fischer knows exactly what is needed. He understands what is important for us.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • Alexander Fischer is very strong in negotiations and has a strong commercial approach.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • We appreciate Alexander's fantastic responsiveness and high level of detail, as well as the fact that he is very experienced and has great client management skills.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
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  • Matthias Trautmann
    Matthias Trautmann

    Matthias Trautmann

    Matthias Trautmann acts on both the buy and sell sides of transactions, handling domestic and cross-border acquisitions, sales and management buyouts.

    • Matthias Trautmann is a very responsive and highly skilled negotiator. He has the ability to detect the drivers and key topics of a transaction and to focus the negotiations on these key elements.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • He always makes sure that nothing is missed out.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • Matthias Trautmann is very strong in corporate law and has a very pragmatic approach.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
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