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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

3
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.

Work Highlights

Provided by VISCHER

  • VISCHER advised Advanz Pharma on its USD450 million acquisition of the ex-US business of Intercept Pharmaceuticals.

Strengths

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"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."

Corporate/M&A respondent
Global

"The lawyers can handle ambiguous and complex situations very lucidly and firmly."

Corporate/M&A respondent
Global

Notable Practitioners

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Jürg Luginbühl
3
Jürg Luginbühl
Head of Corporate/M&A
3
Band 3

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."

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Robert Bernet
4
Robert Bernet
4
Band 4

Basel-based Robert Bernet frequently assists with cross-border acquisitions and shareholder agreements.

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Matthias Staehelin
5
Matthias Staehelin
5
Band 5

Matthias Staehelin regularly advises on acquisitions and share purchase agreements. He is particularly noted for his expertise in the life sciences sector.

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Gian-Andrea Caprez
U
Gian-Andrea Caprez
U
Up and Coming

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."

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Ranked Lawyers at
VISCHER

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Corporate/M&A
Jürg Luginbühl
3
Jürg Luginbühl
Head of Corporate/M&A
3
Band 3
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Robert Bernet
4
Robert Bernet
4
Band 4
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Matthias Staehelin
5
Matthias Staehelin
5
Band 5
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Gian-Andrea Caprez
U
Gian-Andrea Caprez
U
Up and Coming
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Members

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Adrian Dörig

Alessandro Luca Meyer

Andreas C. Albrecht

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

Jürg Luginbühl

Jürg Luginbühl

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