LAWYER PROFILE

Urs Schenker

Europe 2026

Walder Wyss Ltd

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Corporate/M&A

Switzerland

20 years ranked

Restructuring/Insolvency

Switzerland

17 years ranked

About

Provided by Walder Wyss Ltd

Practice Areas

Corporate law, principally mergers, acquisitions, tender offers and reorganisations including tax aspects.

Career

University of Zurich (lic. iur. , summa cum laude 1981; Dr. iur., summa cum laude 1984) and Harvard Law School (LLM, 1985); Private lecturer at the University of St. Gallen (2009).

Professional Memberships

Bar Association of Zurich; Harvard Club of Switzerland (President).

Publications

Published various articles on capital markets, M&A, corporate and tax issues, and in 2009 he published a treatise on Swiss Takeover Law that was accepted as a professional thesis (habilitation) by the University of St. Gallen.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Corporate/M&A - Switzerland

Senior Statespeople

Individual Editorial

Urs Schenker offers extensive expertise in acquisitions, divestments and restructurings.

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Restructuring/Insolvency - Switzerland

Senior Statespeople

Individual Editorial

Urs Schenker is recognised for his longevity and expertise in handling debt and financial restructurings.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Urs Schenker's experience and knowledge are invaluable. He has an exceptional gift for explaining complex topics simply.
Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers European Guide
Urs Schenker is available around the clock and has a very strong understanding of commercial contexts and financial topics.
Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers European Guide