/Home/Europe/Life Sciences in Switzerland/VISCHER
View profile of VISCHER
Department profile
VISCHER
Department profile | VISCHER
Life Sciences

About

Provided by VISCHER

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

Provided by Chambers

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.

Work Highlights

Provided by VISCHER

  • VISCHER advised T3 Pharmaceuticals on its acquisition by Boehringer Ingelheim.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

The team at VISCHER has deep knowledge of the sector, great availability and proactivity. It fully meets our expectations and needs.

Life Sciences respondent
Europe

VISCHER knows how to guide its clients in an efficient way to maximise the benefit. The team can anticipate the needs of its customers optimally.

Life Sciences respondent
Europe

VISCHER is very capable and accustomed to quickly grasping and analysing complex issues and developing a proposal for action based on this.

Life Sciences respondent
Europe

The lawyers are very reliable, skilled and prompt.

Life Sciences respondent
Europe

VISCHER always responds quickly to requests and the work is always completed on time.

Life Sciences respondent
Europe

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

Stefan Kohler
1
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.
View Profile
Christian Wyss
3
Christian Wyss
3
Band 3

Christian Wyss frequently assists with transactions and financing mandates in the life sciences sector. His practice also encompasses licensing agreements and negotiations.

Christian Wyss has provided strong support in all matters.

View Profile
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 provides an excellent level of expertise and service.

View Profile

Ranked Lawyers at
VISCHER

Provided by Chambers
Filter by
Band

Switzerland

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

Members

Provided by VISCHER

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