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Thomas Reutter

Thomas Reutter

Europe 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

About

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Practice Areas

Thomas Reutter advises issuers and invest­ment banks on the whole spectrum of equity and debt capital market transactions. He is further retained by companies and investors for his advice on mer­gers and acquis­i­tions of lis­ted or privately held com­pan­ies. In addi­tion, he advises on restruc­tur­ings and reor­gan­iz­a­tions, includ­ing joint ven­tures and spin-offs. Numer­ous large and mid cap lis­ted com­pan­ies seek Thomas' advice on dis­clos­ure, ad-hoc, insider and oth­er issues relat­ing to stock exchange and secur­it­ies reg­u­la­tions and cor­por­ate law, as well as cor­por­ate gov­ernance and compensation.

Recent assignments include advising SIG Combibloc on the acquisition of Pactiv Evergreen's fresh carton business in Asia, One Equity Partners on the acquisition of a major stake in Cicor Technologies and Temasek on the sale of its stake in Dufry. In capital markets, he advised Credit Suisse and UBS on the IPO of the frist Swiss SPAC, Credit Suisse and Berenberg on the IPO of SKAN and SIG Combibloc Group and Onex as Selling Shareholder on the IPO of SIG and on its migration from Luxembourg to Switzerland.

Career

Founding partner of Advestra (2021), Partner at Bär & Karrer (2005-2020).

Personal

Languages: German, English, French, Italian.

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Chambers European Guide

Capital Markets - Switzerland

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial
Thomas Reutter has a strong reputation for advising on capital markets mandates. As part of his broad practice, he has experience in SPAC transactions, IPOs and share placements. He also assists with bond and note issuances.

Corporate/M&A - Switzerland

Band 5
Band 5

Individual Editorial

Thomas Reutter has a diverse practice advising on acquisitions, shareholder investments, divestments and asset disposals, with notable strength advising on public M&A deals.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Thomas Reutter is a huge name in capital markets.

    Capital MarketsChambers European Guide
  • Thomas Reutter is a senior mastermind with great connections across the Swiss ecosystem and a sharp, commercial mind.

    Capital MarketsChambers European Guide
  • Thomas Reutter is a very commercially-minded senior adviser with a huge wealth of experience.

    Corporate/M&AChambers European Guide
  • Thomas Reutter was the driving force behind Advestra's impressive development, while also building the strong personal relationship culture that distinguishes the law firm.

    Corporate/M&AChambers European Guide

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Switzerland

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