Corporate | M&A

Our clients include private equity firms, public and private companies, sovereign wealth funds and other investors. We also frequently advise entrepreneurs, growth companies and venture capitalists. For cross-border matters involving Switzerland, we work seamlessly with leading international law firms as their Swiss partner of choice.

Our team guides clients through all stages of M&A and corporate transactions. We offer effective advice on acquisitions and divestments (including corporate auctions), public takeovers, mergers, demergers, joint ventures and financing rounds, going beyond the legal aspects of a deal. We also advise on complex restructuring transactions and situations involving 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 adapt 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 throughout the business life cycle. We comprehensively assist clients on setting up businesses, corporate reorganizations and restructurings, capital increases, relocations and liquidations of all company types. We also advise on employment law, including incentive schemes and participation plans.

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

We advise companies and boards on all aspects of corporate governance. We help implement best practices, manage liability risks and develop practical solutions.

We regularly advise on real estate transactions, including financing and permit proceedings (e.g. Lex Koller). We assist our clients on complex legal matters and innovative transactions in the real estate sector, from the acquisition or sale of single assets to entire portfolios (share and asset deals), sale and lease-back transactions, carve-outs, syndications, collateralizations and refinancings/restructurings. We also support real estate companies on capital market transactions, including IPOs, issuances of real estate covered bonds, going private transactions and Swiss securities law.

We provide comprehensive advice across all aspects of employment law, with a particular focus on M&A transactions and corporate restructurings.  Our work covers employment due diligence, business transfers (TUPE), workforce adjustments, collective redundancies and social plans.

We structure cross-border employee assignments and draft and negotiate employment contracts, internal policies as well as compensation and incentive programs. We also advise on compliance matters such as Say-on-Pay. In addition, we assist clients with the termination of employment relationships, including individual dismissals, separation agreements, non-compete and non-solicitation undertakings and garden leave.