Corporate/M&A
Europe Guide 2024 : Switzerland
Band 3
Contact number
+41 58 211 3400About
Provided by VISCHER
VISCHER’s corporate and M&A team advises on all legal aspects relating to the listing of securities, mergers, purchase and sale of corporations and participations, spin-offs, management buyouts, execution of shareholder agreements, joint ventures, auction proceedings and related financing.
Chambers Review
VISCHER has an established corporate practice, advising clients on domestic and cross-border acquisitions and divestments. The team acts on a range of other transactions, including public tender offers and joint ventures, and is particularly popular with clients from the life sciences and banking industries. VISCHER also represents private equity funds in transactions, advising on both acquisitions and corporate exits.
Work Highlights
- VISCHER advised Advanz Pharma on its USD450 million acquisition of the ex-US business of Intercept Pharmaceuticals.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"VISCHER's lawyers are very commercial, they know how much effort they need to put into certain parts and they continue to know what the market standards are."
"The lawyers can handle ambiguous and complex situations very lucidly and firmly."
"VISCHER's lawyers are very commercial, they know how much effort they need to put into certain parts and they continue to know what the market standards are."
"The lawyers can handle ambiguous and complex situations very lucidly and firmly."
Notable Practitioners
Jürg Luginbühl has a strong transactional practice, frequently advising on cross-border acquisitions and investments.
"He is a strong adviser on cross-border M&A deals."
Basel-based Robert Bernet frequently assists with cross-border acquisitions and shareholder agreements.
Matthias Staehelin regularly advises on acquisitions and share purchase agreements. He is particularly noted for his expertise in the life sciences sector.
Gian-Andrea Caprez enters the rankings on the back of positive client comments. He is well equipped to assist clients with asset-based acquisitions.
"Gian-Andrea Caprez is exceptionally hard-working and focused on the task, looking for a successful outcome for everyone involved."
Ranked Lawyers at
VISCHER
Switzerland
Members
Provided by VISCHER
Adrian Dörig
Alessandro Luca Meyer
Andreas C. Albrech
Andreas Müller
Anela Lucic
Balthasar Müller
Beatrice Wagner Pfeifer
Benedict F. Christ
Bernhard Christ
Carina Fröhli
Christian Gutzwiller
Christian Schneiter
Christian Wyss
Christoph A. Enz
Cédric Saladin
Damien Conus
Head of Department
David Jenny
Felix W. Egli
Florian Schaub
Francesca Pesenti
Gian Geel
Gian-Andrea Caprez
Head of Department
Jana Essebier
Jeannine Dehmelt
Head of Department
Lukas Züst
Luzius Zumstein
Marc Ph. Prinz
Markus Guggenbühl
Maxime Chollet
Michael Maurer
Moritz Jäggy
Nigar Mustafazade
Pauline Pfirter
Peter Kühn
Qinqin Yao
Rebekka Keller
Ria Gurtner
Roland M. Müller
Ruben Masar
Sandro Bernet
Sebastian Burckhardt
Sebastian Flückiger
Sebastian P. Weber
Seraina Jenny-Tsering
Stefan Grieder
Thomas Steiner-Krizaj
Timothy Woodtli
Vincent S. Reardon