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VISCHER

Corporate/M&A

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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.

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Corporate/M&A - Switzerland

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
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.
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Work Highlights

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  • VISCHER acted for the shareholders of gammaRenax on the sale of the company to ISS Facility Services.

Strengths

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  • All M&A transactions are handled with great expertise and in a solution-driven manner by VISCHER.

    Corporate/M&A respondentEurope

  • The law firm has dealt with complex and challenging issues in a confident, structured and solution-oriented manner.

    Corporate/M&A respondentEurope

  • VISCHER took the time to understand not only our business and industry but also our corporate culture.

    Corporate/M&A respondentEurope

  • VISCHER has been exceptional in every way. The lawyers are highly responsive, practical in their approach, supportive and approachable.

    Corporate/M&A respondentEurope

  • VISCHER offers an outstanding level of service with high involvement and availability.

    Corporate/M&A respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Jürg Luginbühl
    Jürg Luginbühl

    Jürg Luginbühl

    Jürg Luginbühl has a strong transactional practice, frequently advising on cross-border acquisitions and investments. He is at ease acting on both the buy and sell sides of transactions.

    • We would immediately appoint Jürg Luginbühl again for our next M&A transaction.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
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  • Gian-Andrea Caprez
    Gian-Andrea Caprez

    Gian-Andrea Caprez

    Gian-Andrea Caprez is respected for his skill in handling M&A and venture capital transactions, and is also well equipped to assist clients with asset-based acquisitions. His work often involves cross-border elements and he offers particular expertise in the life sciences and technology arenas.

    • Gian-Andrea Caprez is highly responsive and personable. He provides pragmatic and valuable advice, effectively navigating the legal complexities of the matter.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope

    • Gian-Andrea's strengths are his business acumen, strategic thinking and strong legal expertise.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope

    • Gian-Andrea Caprez is an outstanding M&A lawyer.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope

    • Gian-Andrea is a very seasoned and smart M&A lawyer who combines a meticulous approach to legal and contractual matters with excellent judgement on commercial topics and a deal-oriented approach.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope

    • Gian-Andrea Caprez fights for the best. He really wants to bring his clients through the process and get the best out of it for them.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
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  • Robert Bernet
    Robert Bernet

    Robert Bernet

    Basel-based Robert Bernet frequently assists with cross-border acquisitions and shareholder agreements, notably for companies operating in the biotechnology industry.

    • Robert Bernet is very approachable and provides quick, helpful feedback. He is also highly experienced and highly recommended, even for complex and demanding transactions.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
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Ranked Individuals at VISCHER (3)

Switzerland

Members

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  • Gian-Andrea Caprez

    Head of Department

  • Damien Conus

    Head of Department

  • Jürg Luginbühl

    Head of Department

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  • Andreas C. Albrech

  • Maxime Chollet

  • Sandro Bernet

  • Sebastian Burckhardt

  • Benedict F. Christ

  • Bernhard Christ

  • Jeannine Dehmelt

  • Adrian Dörig

  • Felix W. Egli

  • Christoph A. Enz

  • Jana Essebier

  • Sebastian Flückiger

  • Carina Fröhli

  • Gian Geel

  • Stefan Grieder

  • Markus Guggenbühl

  • Ria Gurtner

  • Christian Gutzwiller

  • Moritz Jäggy

  • David Jenny

  • Seraina Jenny-Tsering

  • Rebekka Keller

  • Peter Kühn

  • Anela Lucic

  • Ruben Masar

  • Michael Maurer

  • Alessandro Luca Meyer

  • Balthasar Müller

  • Roland M. Müller

  • Andreas Müller

  • Nigar Mustafazade

  • Francesca Pesenti

  • Pauline Pfirter

  • Marc Ph. Prinz

  • Vincent S. Reardon

  • Cédric Saladin

  • Florian Schaub

  • Christian Schneiter

  • Thomas Steiner-Krizaj

  • Beatrice Wagner Pfeifer

  • Sebastian P. Weber

  • Timothy Woodtli

  • Christian Wyss

  • Qinqin Yao

  • Luzius Zumstein

  • Lukas Züst

  • Gian-Andrea Caprez

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  • Robert Bernet

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