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Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

Corporate/M&A

Europe Guide 2026 : Switzerland


Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

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Our Mergers & Acquisitions Group features lawyers with diverse backgrounds, training and specializations, all of whom have a distinctly international outlook. As a result, we offer clients a dedicated team that has the experience and size to handle every type of transaction across all relevant industry sectors, from complex start-up financing rounds to private equity deals and large private and public M&A cross-border projects.

Expertise:

  • International and domestic lead counsel or special Swiss counsel in all types of mid-sized and large-scale transactions, auctions, complex acquisitions, public takeovers, shareholder activist situations, mergers, carve-out transactions, corporate restructurings, redomicilations and joint ventures across all industries
  • Advice to public and private companies, private equity and venture capital funds, family offices, institutional investors, directors, managers, individual entrepreneurs and investors from around the world
  • All aspects of investment and divestment transactions, including sophisticated tax structuring, acquisition finance, merger control, capital markets and fund structures, data protection, insolvency and restructurings

Industries (15)

  • Banking
  • Chemicals
  • Commercial & Professional Services
  • Consumer Product Manufacturing
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Government
  • Health Care
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Insurance
  • Mining & Metals
  • Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
  • Real Estate
  • Technology, Hardware & Electronics
  • Telecommunications

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Corporate/M&A - Switzerland

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Schellenberg Wittmer's noteworthy M&A team acts on the buy and sell sides of cross-border and domestic transactions. The practice advises a number of clients from the financial services, life sciences, energy and private equity industries. The law firm acts for shareholders and private individuals on the disposal of assets, and also advises clients on corporate restructuring matters, carve-outs and joint ventures.

Work Highlights

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  • Schellenberg Wittmer advised Dr. Reddy's Laboratories on its acquisition of Northstar Switzerland from Haleon.

Strengths

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  • Schellenberg Wittmer have demonstrated the ability to handle complex issues with a solution-oriented spirit.

    Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
  • Schellenberg Wittmer's lawyers are very knowledgeable and experienced, enabling them to find solutions even in complex situations.

    Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
  • We value Schellenberg Wittmer's work ethic and exceptional commitment to client outcomes. They integrate strong commercial and strategic judgement into their legal work.

    Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
  • Combining excellent, hands-on legal advice with very strong commercial awareness and an understanding of our business needs is one of the strengths of the team at Schellenberg Wittmer.

    Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
  • The lawyers offer excellent legal advice while being pragmatic and keeping the overall strategy in mind. They are also very enjoyable to work with and feel like an extended arm of our team.

    Corporate/M&A respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Lorenzo Olgiati
    Band 3Lorenzo Olgiati

    Lorenzo Olgiati

    Lorenzo Olgiati regularly assists with high-value takeovers, sales and public buy-backs. He demonstrates particular strength among clients active in the healthcare and technology sectors.

    • Lorenzo Olgiati was always available for us.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
  • Band 3Oliver Triebold
    Band 3Oliver Triebold

    Oliver Triebold

    Oliver Triebold has substantial experience advising on high-value domestic and cross-border acquisitions and sales.
  • Band 5Christoph Vonlanthen
    Band 5Christoph Vonlanthen

    Christoph Vonlanthen

    Christoph Vonlanthen is recognised for his strengths in advising on cross-border M&A transactions, share purchase agreements and venture capital deals, representing notable financial institutions and private equity firms.

    • Christoph delivers every time with a strong sense of commercial awareness. He navigates complex seller dynamics extremely well and is a trusted adviser to the deal team beyond strict legal matters.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
    • Christoph Vonlanthen is exceptional in every respect.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
    • We have received exceptionally strong service and responsiveness from Christoph Vonlanthen.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
    • His years of training and experience working on international deals clearly come across.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
    • His ability to maintain oversight and drive cohesion across complex matters is remarkable.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
  • Band 5Pascal Hubli
    Band 5Pascal Hubli

    Pascal Hubli

    Managing partner Pascal Hubli continues to develop a strong practice in Zürich, regularly advising clients on cross-border joint ventures, acquisitions and takeovers.

    • Pascal Hubli provides excellent legal advice while being pragmatic and understanding our business's needs. He is very enjoyable to work with and I highly recommend him.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
    • I really enjoyed his negotiation style. He is calm and respectful but helps us to navigate things very well.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope

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