Global
Practice Areas
Ralph Malacrida specializes in M&A and corporate finance transactions, including venture capital transactions, structured and acquisition finance as well as capital markets. He has extensive experience in complex corporate restructurings. Ralph Malacrida is co-head of the M&A practice and heads the Finance practice.
He has a strong track record advising clients on domestic and international M&A and finance transactions, successfully executing deals for sellers, buyers, finance providers, borrowers and issuers.
Ralph Malacrida is a member of the board of directors of several Swiss companies. He is ranked as a leading lawyer in IFLR 1000, Legal 500, Chambers Europe and Chambers Global.
Career
Member of the Management Board of Bär & Karrer (2006-2011)
Partner of Bär & Karrer (since 2000)
Co-head of former London Office (1999-2002)
Associate at Bär & Karrer (1995)
University of Pennsylvania (Law School/Wharton Business School): LL.M. (1995)
Admitted to the Zurich Bar (1994)
Law Clerk at the District Court of Zurich (1992-1993)
University of Zurich: Dr. iur. (1992)
Teaching and Research Assistant at the University of Zurich (1990-1991)
University of Zurich: lic.iur. (1989)
Professional Memberships
Swiss Bar Association (SAV/FSA)
Zurich Bar Association (ZAV)
Recognized Representative for the Listing of Securities at the SIX Swiss Exchange
The Law Society, London (affiliate status)
The Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME)
Publications
Ralph Malacrida's latest publications: https://www.baerkarrer.ch/en/publications/?publication-lawyer=182
Languages Spoken
German and English