LAWYER PROFILE

Petra Hanselmann

Europe 2026

Pestalozzi

Ranked in 1 practice area

Corporate/M&A

Switzerland

6 years ranked

About

Provided by Pestalozzi

Practice Areas

Petra Hanselmann is a partner and member of the Corporate / M&A group in Zurich. She advises clients in mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions and corporate reorganisations, including pre-transaction restructurings and post-acquisition integrations. Petra Hanselmann has broad experience in cross-border M&A, carve-outs and joint venture transactions in particular. She also routinely advises on general corporate and corporate governance matters.

Career

Junior Associate at major Swiss law firm (2002); University of Zurich: lic. iur. (2002); Bar admission: Switzerland (2005); Associate at major international law firm in Zurich(2005); New York University (NYU), Master in corporate Laws, LL.M. (2007); Associate at US law firm in New York City (2007); Associate at major Swiss law firm in Zurich (2008); Associate at major international law firm in Zurich (2011);Partner at major international law firm in Zurich (2017); Partner at Pestalozzi (2022).

Professional Memberships

Swiss Bar Association (SBA), Zurich Bar Association (ZAV), Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce, Swiss American Society

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Corporate/M&A - Switzerland

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Petra Hanselmann continues to develop a strong practice in Zürich, offering expertise in cross-border acquisitions, carve-outs and restructuring mandates. She is additionally called upon to assist with venture capital matters.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Petra Hanselmann is a very brilliant negotiator. She is always available for us and very quick. I would 100% recommend her.
Corporate/M&AChambers European Guide
Petra represented us with heart and soul alongside her team, consistently showing genuine interest in our concerns and actively advocating for our interests.
Corporate/M&AChambers European Guide
Petra has sound judgement and the strategic and financial understanding that I need. She cuts through these complex issues in M&A.
Corporate/M&AChambers European Guide
With Petra Hanselmann on their side, corporate clients can focus on the big picture.
Corporate/M&AChambers European Guide
She effectively translates our interests into appropriate legal documentation.
Corporate/M&AChambers European Guide