LAWYER PROFILE

Philip Spoerlé

Europe 2026

Niederer Kraft Frey

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Banking & Finance

Switzerland

3 years ranked

Capital Markets

Switzerland

5 years ranked

Contributions and articles

16 Articles, Press releases, highlights

About

Provided by Niederer Kraft Frey

Practice Areas

Philip is an M&A, corporate finance and capital markets specialist with a main focus on complex investment and financing structures, restructurings and special situations. Philip regularly acts as advisor on buy- and sell-side public and private M&A transactions. Furthermore, he regularly represents lenders, borrowers and sponsors on high profile financing transactions. Philip’s practice also includes advising underwriters and issuers on all aspects of ECM and DCM transactions, including public takeovers, equity investments, block trades, IPOs, rights offerings and convertible bonds issues. In addition, he regularly acts as advisor in corporate restructurings and general corporate and commercial matters.

Career

University of St. Gallen, B.A. HSG in Law & Economics (2008). York University (Osgoode Hall), Toronto (2009). University of St. Gallen, M.A. HSG in Law & Economics (2011). Swiss Bar (2013). University of St. Gallen, PhD in Law (Dr. iur.) (2015). Niederer Kraft Frey, Designated Partner (2021), Partner (2022-).

Professional Memberships

Swiss Bar Association, Zurich Bar Association, HSG Alumni.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Banking & Finance - Switzerland

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Philip Spoerlé frequently assists financial institutions with corporate loans, acquisition financings and refinancings. He also has experience in high-value, cross-border revolving credit facilities.

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Capital Markets - Switzerland

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Philip Spoerlé has experience advising chemical sector clients and banks on the issuance and placement of bonds.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Philip Spoerlé is very competent at running the team and the process efficiently and effectively. He is also very knowledgeable and able to negotiate well with the other side.
Banking & FinanceChambers European Guide
Philip Spoerlé is an extremely respected professional with longstanding relationships and an outstandingly high level of service. He always goes the extra mile and delivers outstanding products.
Banking & FinanceChambers European Guide
He knows how to solve deadlocks and bridge gaps.
Banking & FinanceChambers European Guide
Philip Spoerlé is a highly professional and confident negotiator.
Banking & FinanceChambers European Guide
We appreciate Philip's extremely short turnaround times, exceptional level and quality of advice, superb ability to understand and manage complexity, and creative solutions to complex challenges.
Banking & FinanceChambers European Guide
Philip Spoerlé is exceptionally strong, has in-depth knowledge and is very commercial. He is exceptionally well connected in Switzerland and internationally.
Capital MarketsChambers European Guide