Corporate | M&A

Our clients comprise private equity firms, public and private companies, sovereign wealth funds and other investors. We are also frequently retained by entrepreneurs, growth companies and venture capitalists. In cross-border matters involving Switzerland we work seamlessly with leading law firms in other jurisdictions, for many of which we are the Swiss partner of choice.

Our team guides clients through all phases of M&A and corporate transactions. We offer effective advice on acquisition and divestment transactions (including corporate auctions), public takeovers, mergers, demergers, joint ventures and financing rounds that goes beyond just the legal aspects of a deal. We also advise on complex restructuring transactions and in situations of financial distress. Our uncompromising commitment to our clients' goals and commercial awareness enable us to deliver exceptional results.

We advise private equity firms and other financial investors on all types of transactions across a wide range of sectors. We constantly develop our practice to evolve with our clients and the markets in which they invest. With our dedication to providing actionable advice, our team is instrumental in getting the deals done and beyond.

Our expertise covers a broad range of corporate and commercial law matters extending over all stages of the life cycle of a business. We provide comprehensive support in connection with setting up businesses, with corporate reorganizations and restructurings, capital increases, relocations and liquidations of all types of companies. Our advice also comprises employment law, including incentive schemes and equity participation plans.

We draft and negotiate contractual documentation, including distribution, procurement, advisory and other service agreements.

We advise companies and boards of directors on all aspects of corporate governance. We help them implement best practice principles of corporate governance, assess and manage liability risks in their dealings with other stakeholders and develop constructive solutions.

We regularly advise on real estate transactions, including real estate financing and permit proceedings (for example Lex Koller). Our core business is advising our clients on complex legal matters and innovative transactions in the real estate sector, from the acquisition or sale of single real estate assets to entire portfolios (share and asset deals), sale and lease-back transactions, carve-outs, syndications, collateralizations and refinancings/restructurings. We further support real estate companies on capital market transactions, including IPOs, issuances of real estate covered bonds, going private transactions as well as on all questions relating to Swiss securities law.