Life Sciences
Europe Guide 2024 : Switzerland
Band 2
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+41 58 211 3400About
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
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
Provided by Chambers
"VISCHER succeeded very well in reducing the complex facts of a demanding case."
"VISCHER has a very strong team that can advise on a variety of legal topics."
"The lawyers are very pragmatic and solution-oriented."
"VISCHER succeeded very well in reducing the complex facts of a demanding case."
"VISCHER has a very strong team that can advise on a variety of legal topics."
"The lawyers are very pragmatic and solution-oriented."
Notable Practitioners
Stefan Kohler is a highly regarded practitioner who assists with licensing agreements, marketing regulations and other regulatory issues.
Christian Wyss frequently assists with transactions and financing mandates in the life sciences sector.
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."
Ranked Lawyers at
VISCHER
Switzerland
Members
Provided by VISCHER
Adrian Gautschi
Barbara Meier
Beatrice Wagner Pfeifer
Bernhard Christ
Dan Pruschy
Elias Mühlemann
Erwin R. Griesshammer
Joel Drittenbasss
Livia Camenisch
Head of Department
Tabea Steiger