Capital Markets
Global Guide 2024 : Switzerland
Band 1
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Provided by Homburger
Homburger's capital markets practice is ranked second to none in Switzerland, advising leading domestic and international issuers on the most complex and innovative capital markets transactions, including equity, investment-grade and high-yield debt, hybrid instruments, convertible instruments, regulatory capital instruments, derivatives, structured products and securitisations. The firm has an extensive interaction and trusted relationship with regulators, providing it with in-depth expertise on regulatory issues to the benefit its clients.
Chambers Review
Homburger is a stellar firm that is regularly mandated on high-profile IPOs and accelerated bookbuilding processes. The team represents domestic and international financial sector clients in note offerings and bond issuances. The practice also frequently acts for clients from the biotechnology industry. Homburger is a market-leading team for transactions involving the tokenisation of shares and private investments in public equity. The law firm advises on a number of cross-border transactions, particularly those involving the USA.
Work Highlights
- The Homburger team acted for Credit Suisse on two capital share increases, valued at CHF4 billion.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have strong analytical skills, deep legal and regulatory know-how, an excellent relationship with regulators, creative problem-solving skills, and I value the depth of the team."
"Homburger is our first choice for all legal matters with a Swiss angle. They guarantee a precise and safe landing on business points, without any compromise on the legal side of the advice."
"Homburger is the most knowledgeable firm for complex products in Switzerland."
"They are the best capital markets lawyers in Switzerland."
"They have strong analytical skills, deep legal and regulatory know-how, an excellent relationship with regulators, creative problem-solving skills, and I value the depth of the team."
"Homburger is our first choice for all legal matters with a Swiss angle. They guarantee a precise and safe landing on business points, without any compromise on the legal side of the advice."
"Homburger is the most knowledgeable firm for complex products in Switzerland."
"They are the best capital markets lawyers in Switzerland."
Notable Practitioners
René Bösch has vast experience as a market-leading capital markets lawyer and has a strong reputation among Swiss banks. He is recognised for his work for issuers or lead managers on note placements.
Benedikt Maurenbrecher has a strong focus on advising Swiss banking clients on note issuances. He additionally acts for corporate clients as issuers on bond issuances.
"Benedikt Maurenbrecher shows strong knowledge and commercial awareness."
Benjamin Leisinger has an impressively broad capital markets practice, assisting clients with note placements, bond issuances and accelerated bookbuild transactions.
"Benjamin Leisinger is the best lawyer for regulatory capital instruments."
"Benjamin Leisinger is very knowledgeable and client-focused. He is able to handle different and complex tasks simultaneously and has a commercial mindset."
Frank Gerhard has notable experience acting for underwriters on high-value IPOs. He additionally advises clients on bond issuances and private investments in public equity.
"Frank Gerhard is very knowledgeable lawyer."
Daniel Daeniker advises corporate clients on accelerated bookbuild offerings and note issuances.
US-qualified Lee Saladino has notable expertise advising Swiss clients on note offerings in the USA and on US senior debt programmes.
Ranked Lawyers at
Homburger
Switzerland
Members
Provided by Homburger
Andreas Müller
Head of Department
Benjamin Leisinger
Daniel Haeberli
Daniel Hasler
Daniel Häusermann
Head of Department
Hansjürg Appenzeller
Lorenzo Togni
Stefan Kramer
Industries
Provided by Homburger
Automotive
Aviation
Banking
Consumer goods
Energy
Finanical Services
Healthcare
Investment management
Media
Pharma and life sciences
Real estate
Tech
Tourism