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VISCHER's specialist Heath Care team works with hospitals and other service providers to provide the legal support they need to efficiently operate in this complex environment. Our in-depth experience makes us a useful sounding board for many of the issues you may face in today’s health care market.

The life sciences team is the leading practice group of its kind in Switzerland. VISCHER represents over 50 private and public companies, from start-ups to listed companies. The firm’s expertise spans the full range of disciplines including transactions and financing; partnering, licensing and commercialisation; know-how and innovation management; and regulatory, administrative procedures and compliance.

Chambers Review

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Life Sciences - Switzerland

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

VISCHER is highly regarded for its work assisting biotech companies and investors with transactions and financing matters. The law firm is active on regulatory matters, advising on pricing and therapeutic applications. The team assists with disputes pertaining to insurance mandates. The lawyers also represent clients in agreement negotiations for clinical trials. VISCHER advises clients on the launch of new products, with experience in licensing and collaboration agreements for research and development projects as well as disputes concerning distribution.

Strengths

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"VISCHER succeeded very well in reducing the complex facts of a demanding case."

Life Sciences respondent
Europe

"VISCHER has a very strong team that can advise on a variety of legal topics."

Life Sciences respondent
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"The lawyers are very pragmatic and solution-oriented."

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Notable Practitioners

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Stefan Kohler
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Stefan Kohler
Head of Life Sciences
1
Band 1

Stefan Kohler is a highly regarded practitioner who assists with licensing agreements, marketing regulations and other regulatory issues.

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Christian Wyss
3
Christian Wyss
3
Band 3

Christian Wyss frequently assists with transactions and financing mandates in the life sciences sector.

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Matthias Staehelin
3
Matthias Staehelin
Head of Life Sciences
3
Band 3

Matthias Staehelin is noted for his expertise in assisting life sciences companies and start-ups with financing mandates. He additionally advises domestic and international clients on M&A transactions.

"Matthias Staehelin has a keen business sense and, rather than focusing on problems, he is dedicated to being part of the solution."

"He is very solution-oriented and pragmatic and has deep industry experience when it comes to life sciences and start-up companies."

"Matthias Staehelin is a highly seasoned and experienced professional, with deep understanding of M&A and the unique needs of start-ups. He is also calm and focused in negotiations, providing clarity to all stakeholders."

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Ranked Lawyers at
VISCHER

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Life Sciences
Stefan Kohler
1
Stefan Kohler
Head of Life Sciences
1
Band 1
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Christian Wyss
3
Christian Wyss
3
Band 3
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Matthias Staehelin
3
Matthias Staehelin
Head of Life Sciences
3
Band 3
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Members

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Adrian Gautschi

Barbara Meier

Beatrice Wagner Pfeifer

Bernhard Christ

Dan Pruschy

Elias Mühlemann

Erwin R. Griesshammer

Joel Drittenbasss

Livia Camenisch

Michael Waldner

Head of Department

Tabea Steiger