LAWYER PROFILE

Urs P Gnos

Europe 2026

Walder Wyss Ltd

Ranked in 1 practice area

Corporate/M&A

Switzerland

15 years ranked

About

Provided by Walder Wyss Ltd

Practice Areas

Urs Gnos heads the Transaction Team of Walder Wyss. His practice focuses on international and domestic mergers & acquisitions, private equity, venture capital and capital market transactions. Advises companies with respect to corporate and commercial law, corporate governance matters, stock exchange regulations, corporate reorganizations and restructurings. Most recent transactions include: Advising Dana Incorporated (NYSE: DAN) on the acquisition of the Drive Systems Segment from OC Oerlikon (SIX: OERL); Continental on the sale of Continental Automotive Switzerland AG; Generation Investment Management on its Series E investment into SOPHiA GENETICS; Integer (NYSE: ITGR) on the sale of its Advanced Surgical and Orthopedics product lines to MedPlast; advising JAB Holding on the sale of control in Bally International A.G. to Shandong Ruyi Investment Holding.

Career

Qualified in 1996. Joined Walder Wyss in 2001. Working experience as lawyer in Zurich, Chicago, New York based law firms.

Professional Memberships

Registered with the Zurich and Swiss Bar Association. Is admitted to practice in Switzerland. Member of the IBA,ABA.

Publications

All publications are available on www.walderwyss.com/urs.gnos.

Personal

Born in 1967, he was educated at Zurich University (lic. iur. 1993, Dr. iur. 1997), at Columbia University/Leyden University and at University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law (LL.M. 2000).

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Corporate/M&A - Switzerland

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Urs Gnos handles cross-border private and public M&A, including acquisitions, sales, carve-outs and reorganisations. His client list features notable manufacturing and entertainment companies.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Urs Gnos is a highly recommended lawyer who has great experience and is customer-oriented. He provides quick responses and a high level of expertise.
Corporate/M&AChambers European Guide
Urs Gnos has exceptional expertise in managing complex transactions and excellent knowledge of legal and strategic considerations. He takes a very proactive approach and pays attention to detail.
Corporate/M&AChambers European Guide
Urs Gnos is an excellent professional who has great commercial and financial know-how. He is a good negotiator and stays calm even in difficult situations.
Corporate/M&AChambers European Guide
Urs stands out as a legal adviser who not only demonstrates a mastery of Swiss corporate and transactional law but also brings commercial acumen and sound judgement to the table.
Corporate/M&AChambers European Guide
Urs Gnos is a trusted partner who approaches matters with precision, pragmatism and a results-oriented mindset.
Corporate/M&AChambers European Guide