Christoph Neeracher

Christoph Neeracher specializes in international and domestic M&A transactions (focusing on private M&A and private equity transactions, including secondary buyouts, public to private transactions and distressed equity), transaction finance, venture capital, startups, corporate restructurings, relocations, corporate law, general contract matters (e.g. joint ventures, partnerships and shareholders agreements) and all directly related areas such as employment matters for key employees (e.g. employee participation and incentive agreements).

He is experienced in a broad range of national and international transactions both sell and buy side (including corporate auction processes) and the assistance of clients in their ongoing corporate and commercial activities. Additionally, Christoph Neeracher represents clients in litigation proceedings relating to his specialization.

Chambers Global and Europe rank him as a leader in the field of M&A (since 2010) and he has received the highest recognition by Chambers Global in the Global Ranking 2021 in Band 1. In addition IFLR 1000 lists him as a market leader in Switzerland (since 2021). The International Who's Who of M&A Lawyers lists Christoph Neeracher as one of the world's leading M&A lawyers. The Legal 500 describes him as "extremely experienced in M&A matters and very strong in negotiations" and ranks him among the leading individuals.

Partner of Bär & Karrer (since 2007)

Associate at Bär & Karrer (2001)

New York University: LL.M. in Corporate Law (2001)

University of Zurich: Dr. iur. (2000)

Admitted to the Zurich Bar (1999)

Law Clerk at the District Court of Meilen (1997-1998)

University of Zurich: lic. iur. (1996)

American Bar Association (ABA)

Swiss Private Equity & Corporate Finance Association

Swiss Bar Association (SAV/FSA)

Zurich Bar Association (ZAV)

German - Swiss Association of Legal Professionals

International Bar Association (IBA)

IPBA (Inter-Pacific Bar Association)