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Capital Markets

Global Guide 2026 : Switzerland

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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

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Capital Markets - Switzerland

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Homburger is a stellar law 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.

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Work Highlights

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Homburger advised BioVersys on its IPO on the SIX Swiss Exchange.

Strengths

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Homburger has a great deal of knowledge and many competent lawyers who can provide support on a wide variety of topics across teams. They understand our business and advise us very competently.
Capital Markets respondentGlobal
Homburger is our go-to law firm in Switzerland for the structuring and implementation of novel structures.
Capital Markets respondentGlobal
We choose Homburger for their combination of deep know-how, analytical skills and excellent relationships with regulators. They are also a very reliable team who think outside of the box.
Capital Markets respondentGlobal
The Homburger team are highly approachable and impressively responsive. They make collaboration not only effective but a genuine pleasure.
Capital Markets respondentGlobal
Homburger are highly attuned to the demands of complex transactions and demonstrate a strong commitment to client service. The team are both dependable and agile.
Capital Markets respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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Senior Statespeople
Senior Statespeople
Daniel Daeniker
Daniel Daeniker advises corporate clients on accelerated bookbuild offerings, spin-offs and note issuances.
Daniel Daeniker is a super and fantastic lawyer who has a great practice for blue-chip companies.
Capital Markets respondentGlobal
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Senior Statespeople
Senior Statespeople
René Bösch
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 and lead managers on note placements.
I have huge respect for René Bösch.
Capital Markets respondentGlobal
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Band 2
Band 2
Benedikt Maurenbrecher
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 is sharply analytical and considers all the angles. His thoughtful approach gives us confidence that we are leaving no stones unturned.
Capital Markets respondentGlobal
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Band 2
Band 2
Benjamin K. Leisinger
Benjamin Leisinger has an impressively broad capital markets practice, assisting clients with note placements, bond issuances and accelerated bookbuild transactions.
Benjamin Leisinger understands our business and always advises us very competently.
Capital Markets respondentGlobal
Benjamin Leisinger provides very competent advice.
Capital Markets respondentGlobal
Benjamin Leisinger is a top shot in the Swiss market. He reacts quickly and is extremely intelligent, very reactive, super fast and responsive.
Capital Markets respondentGlobal
Benjamin Leisinger is a highly committed and client-focused lawyer. He is an expert in financial regulations and capital markets.
Capital Markets respondentGlobal
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Band 2
Band 2
Frank Gerhard
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.
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Band 4
Band 4
Lorenzo Togni
Lorenzo Togni is particularly active on the equity side of capital markets and advises international clients on IPOs and PIPEs, as well as share offers and accelerated bookbuilds.
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Band 4
Band 4
Stefan Kramer
Stefan Kramer operates a broad practice focused on both financial regulations and capital markets, with notable experience advising clients on bond and note issuances, including covered and AT1 bonds.
Stefan Kramer is known for his calm approach under pressure, his capacity to coordinate effectively across jurisdictions and his consistent ability to add value beyond the legal fundamentals.
Capital Markets respondentGlobal
He is proactive in identifying risks and proposing solutions that balance legal precision with practical execution.
Capital Markets respondentGlobal
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Foreign expert for USA
Foreign expert for USA
Lee Saladino
US-qualified Lee Saladino has notable expertise advising Swiss clients on note offerings in the USA and on US senior debt programmes.
Lee Saladino is extremely knowledgeable and really helpful.
Capital Markets respondentGlobal
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