LAWYER PROFILE

Matthias Staehelin

Europe 2026

VISCHER

Ranked in 1 practice area

Life Sciences

Switzerland

11 years ranked

About

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Europe

Practice Areas

Matthias Staehelin is primarily involved in the life sciences and IT industries; he regularly advises on the sale and purchase of companies (M&A), financing through investors (private equity and venture capital), licensing and collaboration agreements (including joint ventures), introductions to the stock exchange (IPOs) and restructuring. Matthias knows the life sciences industry well from many years of working with companies, investors and founders.

He publishes and lectures on corporate law, employee options, debt collection and bankruptcy.

Career

Matthias has studied in Halifax (Canada), Basel, Bruges (European College) and Freiburg i.B. (graduate college). He is also a notary public in Basel-City and Basel-Country.

Professional Memberships

President of BioValley Basel

Personal

Personal:

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Life Sciences - Switzerland

Band 3

Individual Editorial

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.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

He combines deep legal expertise with a wide-angle view of commercial implications, making him an invaluable partner. We would highly recommend him without hesitation.
Life SciencesChambers European Guide
Matthias Staehelin is a highly experienced lawyer who consistently finds pragmatic solutions in many complex transactions.
Life SciencesChambers European Guide
His ability to navigate complexity, anticipate potential issues and offer smart, well-balanced solutions is impressive.
Life SciencesChambers European Guide