Mariel Hoch

Practice Areas

Mariel Hoch's practice focuses on M&A transactions, namely public tender offers. In addition, she advises listed companies on corporate governance and regulatory matters. She has advised a broad range of clients in M&A transactions in a variety of industries including health care, pharmaceuticals, technology, financial services, fin tech, retail, transportation and industrials.

Career

Member of the Foundation Board of the Orpheum Stiftung (since 2023)

Member of the Foundation Board of Irene M. Staehelin Stiftung (since 2021)

Member of the Foundation Board of the Law & Economics Foundation (since 2020)

Member of the Board and member of the Audit Committee of Komax Holding AG (since 2019)

Member of the Board, member of the Audit and Risk Committee and member of the Nomination and Governance Committee of SIG Combibloc Group (in different roles since 2018)

Vice Chair of the Board and Chair of the Nomination & Compensation Committee of Comet Holding AG (in different roles since 2016)

Member of the Board of Adunic AG (2015-2018)

Member of the Board of MEXAB AG (since 2014)

Member of the Foundation Board of The Schörling Foundation (since 2013)

Partner of Bär & Karrer (since 2012)

Secondment to Slaughter and May, London (2008)

Secondment to Human Rights Watch, London (2007)

Associate at Bär & Karrer (since 2005)

Admitted to the Zurich Bar (2005)

Trainee at Bär & Karrer (2002-2004)

University of Zurich: Dr. iur. (2003)

Research and Teaching Assistant to Prof. Dr. Hans Caspar von der Crone (1999-2001)

University of Zurich: lic. iur. (1999)

Professional Memberships

Swiss Bar Association (SAV/FSA)

Zurich Bar Association (ZAV)

Studienvereinigung Kartellrecht e.V.

Zurich Lawyers Association (ZJURV)

Publications

She has regular speaking engagements and publishes in the field of M&A and corporate governance.

Languages Spoken

German, English, French, Italian