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Matthias focuses his practice on capital markets transactions in Switzerland, including public takeovers, IPOs and other equity capital market transactions. He has extensive experience working on M&A transactions and represents clients involved in capital markets-related litigation cases.
Matthias is valued by clients, who highlight that he "has an excellent knowledge regarding the law; additionally he has a very good feeling for economic questions, which is extremely helpful in order to find the best solution," further noting: "It is difficult to find another lawyer who covers both aspects so excellently." (Chambers Global 2021)
Dr. Matthias Courvoisier is a partner in Baker McKenzie's Zurich office and the head of the Firm's Capital Markets Practice Group. He is also a member of the Firm's European Capital Markets Steering Committee. For more than 20 years, Matthias has worked on legal matters relating to capital markets law, mergers and acquisitions, as well as litigation in these fields. He is a co-editor of the commentary on the listing rules of SIX Swiss Exchange and he has written various articles on capital markets law-related topics.
Matthias served as a member of the committee tasked with drafting the standards for auditing public takeover offers and the rules of the SIX Swiss Exchange on the listing of SPACs. He is a regular speaker at the Zurich capital markets' events and webinars and other seminars.
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University of Zurich
Ph.D. Law
London Business School
Master Finance
University of Zurich
Master of Laws
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Matthias Courvoisier has a broad and highly respected capital markets practice, covering both debt and equity matters. He advises clients on share, note and bond issuances, as well as SPAC transactions, accelerated bookbuilding and regulatory matters.
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Matthias Courvoisier is the best and most pragmatic and knowledgeable lawyer I know.
He keeps us well informed throughout the process, which builds strong trust and confidence. His legal knowledge is highly sophisticated and he handles complex issues carefully and clearly.
Matthias Courvoisier is a highly qualified capital markets expert who is not afraid to break new ground. His exceptionally broad general knowledge helps him in this endeavour.
Matthias Courvoisier is a very pragmatic lawyer who always offers several options and a very solution-oriented approach. We really appreciate his directness and availability.
Matthias Courvoisier is one of the most experienced lawyers in Zürich. He is very sophisticated in his advice.
Matthias Courvoisier is the best and most pragmatic and knowledgeable lawyer I know.
He keeps us well informed throughout the process, which builds strong trust and confidence. His legal knowledge is highly sophisticated and he handles complex issues carefully and clearly.
Matthias Courvoisier is a highly qualified capital markets expert who is not afraid to break new ground. His exceptionally broad general knowledge helps him in this endeavour.
Matthias Courvoisier is a very pragmatic lawyer who always offers several options and a very solution-oriented approach. We really appreciate his directness and availability.
Matthias Courvoisier is one of the most experienced lawyers in Zürich. He is very sophisticated in his advice.