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Ralph Malacrida

Ralph Malacrida

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Bär & Karrer Ltd
 Bär & Karrer Ltd

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Banking & Finance

Switzerland

16 years ranked

Corporate/M&A

Switzerland

19 years ranked

Contributions and articles

15 Articles, Press releases, highlights

About

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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

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Banking & Finance - Switzerland

Band 2
Individual Editorial

Ralph Malacrida acts for both lenders and borrowers on refinancing, acquisition financing and corporate financing matters. He is also well equipped to assist with financing transactions with cross-border elements.

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Corporate/M&A - Switzerland

Band 3
Individual Editorial

Ralph Malacrida advises companies on majority-stake sales and acquisitions, as well as assisting with mergers and joint ventures. He highlights recent experience acting for technology and manufacturing clients.

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Strengths

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  • Ralph Malacrida is an extremely professional and well-respected lawyer.

    Banking & FinanceChambers Global Guide

  • Ralph Malacrida is fast at responding, and what I really like about him is that he is to the point. He is an institution in the Swiss market and has good expertise.

    Banking & FinanceChambers Global Guide

  • I do not know anybody who is as responsive as Ralph. Further, his legal and economic acumen is just brilliant and it is always a pleasure working with him on projects.

    Banking & FinanceChambers Global Guide

  • Ralph Malacrida is always available and has answers to the questions we ask him about transactions. He is very knowledgeable and always helps us with our needs.

    Corporate/M&AChambers Global Guide

Ranked Individuals at Bär & Karrer Ltd (24)

Switzerland

Articles, Highlights and Press Releases

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