Matthias Staehelin

Ranked in 2 Practice Areas

Band 3

Life Sciences

Switzerland

9 Years Ranked

Band 5

Corporate/M&A

Switzerland

12 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides

Global 2025

About

Provided by Matthias Staehelin

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

Europe

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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Corporate/M&A - Switzerland

Band 5

Individual Editorial

Matthias Staehelin regularly advises on acquisitions and share purchase agreements. He is particularly noted for his expertise in the life sciences sector.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

"Matthias Staehelin has a keen business sense and, rather than focusing on problems, he is dedicated to being part of the solution."