Homburger‘s large team offers comprehensive support on capital markets transactions, with expertise in advising on the regulatory and tax aspects of mandates. The department acts for a range of high-profile international clients, in addition to its long-standing relationships with major domestic players such as Credit Suisse and UBS. IPO expert Frank Gerhard co-leads the department alongside Benjamin Leisinger, who has strength in financing transactions. Benedikt Maurenbrecher, who previously acted as practice co-head, remains active on equity-linked transactions, while Dieter Gericke and Daniel Daeniker both advise on private placements and innovative structures. Counsel Lee Saladino is noted for her expertise in cross-border securities offerings, senior counsel René Bösch also contributes to the practice, and Daniel Häusermann is a key name to note for ECM work.
Capital markets in Switzerland
Homburger
Other key lawyers:
Lee Saladino; Stefan Kramer; David Borer; René Bösch; Daniel Daeniker; Dieter Gericke; Benedikt Maurenbrecher; Daniel Haeberli; Daniel Häusermann
Testimonials
‘Homburger is the leading full range legal service firm spanning all relevant disciplines in corporate, M&A, capital markets, tax and regulatory matters with strong collaboration across departments. Homburger is particularly well-equipped for large and complex transactions in the Swiss market.’
‘Uses state-of-the-art contract drafting software to minimise fees, cutting edge software for DD purposes and training of clients.’
‘Very competent team. Always super responsible and quick to respond. Very efficient and to the point, no unnecessary extra miles. Hence, performance is very good.’
Key clients
Credit Suisse
UBS
Dufry
Roche
Nestlé
LafargeHolcim
Morgan Stanley
Merrill Lynch
Deutsche Bank
Addex Therapeutics
ADC Therapeutics
Molecular Partners
Société Générale
Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft
Santhera Pharmaceuticals Holding
VectivBio
Siegfried Holding
Nice & Green
Basler Kantonalbank
Zürcher Kantonalbank
St. Galler Kantonalbank
J.P. Morgan
Pictet
Bank Julius Bär
Quintet Private Bank (Europe)
AMAG Leasing
21Shares
Luzerner Kantonalbank
Union Bancaire Privée
Work highlights
- Advised the underwriters on $9.7bn IPO of On Holding on NYSE.
- Advised SIX Group on world’s first bond issuance with a purely digital part.
- Advised Roche on the capital markets aspects of its $20.7bn repurchase of Novartis’ stake in Roche.
Lenz & Staehelin
Lenz & Staehelin acts on all aspects of capital markets law at a national and international level, with a diverse client list which includes domestic and foreign banks and issuers, as well as ETC and ETF promoters. The department has significant expertise in equity offerings including IPOs, share buybacks, and rights offerings. Securities regulations expert Jacques Iffland leads the Geneva office, working alongside Zurich-based head Patrick Schleiffer. Other core team members include the highly experienced François Rayroux, and financing expert Marcel Tranchet. Senior associate Patrick Schärli is also key practitioner. Hans-Jakob Diem left for Walder Wyss Ltd. in September 2023.
Testimonials
‘The partners are close to political and legal developments as well as lobbying efforts, which helps a lot. They are experienced in cross-border matters.’
‘In particular François Rayroux is the partner that key decision makers in the industry rely on. His deep knowledge and experience is unique in Switzerland.’
Key clients
Bank of America
Bank of New Zealand
Blackrock
Bundesverband Deutscher Banken (BBV)
Credit Suisse, UBS
Deutsche Bank
Desmarais and Frère families, Pargesa Holding SA (Pargesa) and Groupe Bruxelles Lambert (GBL)
Geberit AG
Holcim
International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA)
National Australia Bank NAB
ObsEva SA
On Holding AG
Sika
SKAN Group AG
SoftwareONE
Stadler Rail
UBS
VTG Aktiengesellschaft
Wisdom Tree
Work highlights
- Advised SKAN Group AG as sole issuer’s counsel on its IPO on SIX Swiss Exchange.
- Advised On Holding AG as issuer’s counsel on its successful IPO on the NYSE.
- Advised ObsEva on a $135m transaction.
Niederer Kraft Frey AG
Niederer Kraft Frey AG covers the full spectrum of debt, equity and hybrid capital market products, and has particular strength in handling IPOs. The team is noted for its ability to manage large cross-border transactions, which draws in a highly international client base. Key names within the department include the highly experienced François M. Bianchi, transaction specialist Daniel Bono, and Philipp Haas, whose practice includes spin-offs and IPOs. Till Spillmann has broad expertise across complex international and domestic matters, while Philippe Weber advises on equity and debt capital market transactions, and Andrea Giger has experience in rights offerings and block trades.
Other key lawyers:
François M. Bianchi; Till Spillmann; Philippe Weber; Deirdre Ní Annracháin; Andrea Giger; Marco Häusermann; Daniel Bono; Philipp Haas
Key clients
PolyPeptide Group AG
Bank Julius Baer Ltd.
EPIC Suisse
Kernkraftwerk Leibstadt AG
CoinShares
Bell Food Group
Global Blue Holding AG
Swiss Steel Group AG
Banking syndicate led by BofA Securities, SVB Leerink and Credit Suisse
Banking syndicate consisting of Berenberg, Zürcher Kantonalbank and Commerzbank
Gategroup
Bain and Cinven
Macquire Group Limited (MGL)
Digital Realty
Sportradar Group AG
Julius Baer Group Ltd.
Idorsia Ltd
Meyer Burger Technology AG
Joh. Berenberg, Gossler & Co KG, Commerzbank AG
EQT, VFS Group
Axpo Holding AG
Chronext AG
Swiss Re, Glencore, JP Morgan, Citibank, BNP Paribas, Credit Suisse, Merrill Lynch International, Morgan Stanley, HSBC, Natwest, UBS Limited, Deutsche Bank, Standard Chartered
Credit Suisse AG
UBS AG
Work highlights
- Advised UBS and ZKB in their capacity as joint bookrunners on Mobimo’s successful capital increase by way of a rights offering launched in April 2022, in which Mobimo shareholders were allocated subscription rights in proportion to their shareholdings in Mobimo.
- Advised EPIC Suisse AG as issuer’s counsel in connection with its initial public offering and listing on SIX Swiss Exchange.
- Advised Sportradar Group AG (Sportradar) on its IPO on the Nasdaq Global Select Market, which launched with a total market capitalisation of approximately $8bn.
Advestra
Advestra has firmly established itself since its founding in 2020, and has advised on numerous IPOs, spin-offs, capital increases, and debt issuances. Thomas Reutter is a noted expert, with broad experience in capital markets matters, while Annette Weber and Sandro Fehlmann advise on equity and debt capital market transactions for issuers and banks. Alexander von Jeinsen, whose practice includes IPOs, capital increases and secondary share placements, is also a key name to note.
Other key lawyers:
Annette Weber; Sandro Fehlmann; Alexander von Jeinsen; Rashid Bahar; Thomas Reutter
Testimonials
‘Advestra is a driving voice in capital markets in Switzerland. Strong performance and good track record.’
‘Alexander von Jeinsen has a straightforward language, clear thinking and is very good at resolving complex issues.’
‘Annette Weber impresses with a cooperative and credible performance. We have had a good experience.’
Key clients
Morgan Stanley
Zürcher Kantonalbank
Bank of America Merrill Lynch
J.P. Morgan
Xlife Sciences
Goldman Sachs
Cembra Money Bank
Swiss Re
Credit Suisse
UBS
SIG Combibloc
Novartis
Keda Industrial Group Co., Ltd.
Ningbo Shanshan Co., Ltd.
Berenberg
Work highlights
- Advised Credit Suisse and UBS on the first Swiss SPAC IPO of VT5.
- Advised Keda Industrial Group Co., Ltd. and Ningbo Shanshan Co., Ltd. on their GDR issuances and listings on SIX Swiss Exchange.
- Advised Credit Suisse and Berenberg on the IPO of SKAN, which included a quasi-merger and a delisting from BX Swiss.
Baker McKenzie Switzerland AG
Baker McKenzie Switzerland AG‘s team offers guidance on the full range of capital markets matters, and works closely with the firm’s international network to provide clients with comprehensive global support. Matthias Courvoisier leads the department, and has over 20 years’ experience in equity and debt capital market transactions. Ansgar Schott is another key contact, with expertise in financial and regulatory matters. Associate Yves Mauchle is active on IPOs, capital increases, and high-yield bonds.
Testimonials
‘The responsive time is very short. The solutions are very praxis-oriented. the collaboration is uncomplicated and very friendly.’
‘They have huge experience in their fields of activity. They always know the answer to your questions without having the need to consult the the legal literature or to make extensive research.’
‘Meetings were very well structured and focused on the respective section with the right experts from the firm, which made it super efficient. Good mix of legal and business expertise coupled with capital markets know how.’
Key clients
VT5 Acquisition Company AG
GEM Ltd
Cicor Technologies Ltd.
Artemis Holding AG
Implantica AG
Société Générale
Cosmo Pharmaceuticals N.V.
Varia US Properties AG
Zur Rose Group AG
SEBA Bank AG
Occlutech Holding AG
Intershop Holding AG
Comet Holding AG
Stifel Europe Bank AG
Investis Holding AG
PSP Swiss Property AG
Morgan Stanley
Basilea Pharmaceutica AG
Arbonia AG
Bank Vontobel
Feintool
Helveteq AG
Work highlights
- Advised VT5 Acquisition Company AG and its sponsor on the first SPAC listing in Switzerland.
- Acted as legal adviser on the successful offering and listings of Global Depositary Receipts on SIX Swiss Exchange of four Chinese companies – GEM Co., Ltd., Gotion High-tech Co., Ltd., Keda Industrial Group Co., Ltd. and Ningbo Shanshan Co., Ltd.
- Advised Cicor Technologies Ltd. on its issuance of up to CHF60m mandatory convertible notes with tradeable advance subscription rights.
Bär & Karrer Ltd.
Bär & Karrer Ltd. advises both issuers and lead managers on a range of transactions, including equity-linked and regulatory capital instruments, private placements, and recapitalisation programmes. Co-leading the department are Rolf Watter and Ralph Malacrida, as well as private equity expert Urs Kägi and financing specialist Lukas Roesler. Frédéric Bétrisey and Dieter Dubs are also key practitioners.
Testimonials
‘In-depth knowledge of Swiss capital market and corporate legal environment and awareness of foreign regulations to identify and manage gaps and overlaps.’
‘Rolf Watter, partner: extremely knowledgeable. His exposure to large caps and smaller companies offers benchmarking opportunities. Deep legal knowledge and able to balance conservative approaches with pragmatic solutions: excellent risk management skills.’
‘Extremely professional, pleasant and available team that works to very tight deadlines; diversity of skills that meet our needs.’
‘Frédéric Bétrisey: excellent and deep knowledge of the business, has long and wide experience in the financial and banking area as well as the Swiss public sector.’
‘The firm is very well-connected. It always has specialists in all areas. Problems are solved quickly, and the right path is presented in uncomplicated steps.’
‘The partner Urs Kägi has excellent practical experience. He immediately recognises the problem and knows how to solve it efficiently. Our group needed support for corporate finance issues, thanks to Bär & Karrer we were able to solve this professionally. Our customers were also very satisfied.’
Key clients
Chubb
Tecan Group Ltd.
AC Immune SA
Anapaya Systems AG
Syngenta Finance AG
Novartis AG
Renaissance Capital Limited
Union Bancaire Privée UBP
Allreal Holding AG
Etat de Genève
Cohn Robbings Holdings Corp.
Highlight Event and Entertainment & Highlight Communications
Liwet Holding AG
Work highlights
- Advised Tecan on a placement of shares by way of an accelerated bookbuilding.
- Advised Chubb on the placement of $1.6bn senior notes.
- Advised Novartis on the sale of its Roche stake.
Kellerhals Carrard
Kellerhals Carrard‘s large capital markets team delivers ‘professional, hands-on and efficient’ advice across a range of matters, with expertise in listed financial products and mid-cap capital market transactions. The department has key strength in the fintech sector, and handles token offerings, token marketplaces, and token exchanges. Co-leading the group are Beat Brechbühl and Dominik Oberholzer, with Brechbühl handing transactions while Oberholzer covers financial products. Jean-Luc Chenaux advises on IPOs, and Luca Bianchi specialises in complex debt transactions.
Testimonials
‘In the capital markets area, KC has profound specialists that provide added value to their clients. KC is determined to develop new collaboration models, always putting the client at the centre and becoming a more diverse organisation.’
‘In comparison to other large law firms, with which we also work regularly, it became apparent that KC always consulted the original problem and envisaged solutions in their advice and did not open up secondary topics. Luca Bianchi is characterised by a very high level of commitment and is always available.’
‘The team has highly specialised members in all fields with great client focus, superb collaboration, and a highly personalised and professional service level.’
‘Beat Brechtbühl was our lead partner and coordinator at KC. His professional skills in legal, IPO and all associated fields are truly superb and most valuable in such transactional situations!’
‘Kellerhals Carrard is very professional, hands-on and efficient. They provide answers in time and are not as risk averse as other law firms. Innovation wise, they were first movers in the start-up desk, embedded lawyer concept, and work in very diverse teams.’
‘Beat Brechbühl: smart, quick, creative, and good sense of humour. Jean-Luc Chenaux: very experienced, very professional and efficient.’
Key clients
BKW AG
Bank Vontobel
BV Holding/Skan
BCV Banque Cantonale du Valais
Deutsche Bank
Edisun Power Europe AG
Franklin Templeton
Galenica
Kursaal Bern AG
MoonLake Immunotherapeutics AG
Macquarie
RealUnit Schweiz AG
STILLE AB
Sygnum Bank
UBS AG
Ypsomed
Work highlights
- Advised Ypsomed and Zürcher Kantonalbank on the listing of new registered shares and capital increase of Ypsomed Holding AG.
- Advised on the issuance of public first rate bonds, senior unsecured debt by BKW.
- Advised Kursaal Bern AG on its successful launch of the first initial public offering on the BX since the outbreak of the pandemic.
MLL Legal
MLL Legal advises issuers and investment banks on a broad range of capital market transactions, including IPOs, private placements, debt offerings, and exchange offers; the department also provides comprehensive guidance on corporate governance and regulatory matters. Wolfgang Müller, who has expertise in both equity and debt capital markets transactions, co-leads the department alongside Catrina Luchsinger Gaehwiler, who specialises in structuring investment products. Other core team members include Christoph Heiz, who has experience in regulatory matters, and Andrea Sieber. Mark Montanari and Daniel Schoch are also key individuals.
Testimonials
‘Deep knowledge of Swiss Capital Markets, especially about the Swiss Stock Exchange, and corporate law.’
‘Very knowledgeable, solution focused, open-minded and flexible.’
‘I worked with the team of Wolfgang Müller. Very well coordinated and effective.’
‘Wolfgang Müller is very dedicated, reliable and knowledgeable!’
‘Excellent team for company consulting, esp. capital market issues.’
‘All members of the team are quick to react and very supportive of our needs.’
Key clients
Allreal Holding AG
Burkhalter Holding AG
Calida Holding AG
DOTTIKON ES HOLDING AG
HIAG Immobilien Holding AG
Iconic Funds BTC ETN GmbH
LumX Group Ltd
Meyer Burger Technology AG
Nova Property Fund Management AG
Novavest Real Estate AG
Schlatter Industries AG
SEBA Bank AG
Swissinvest Real Estate Fund
Talenthouse AG
Trifork Holding AG
VanEck
Work highlights
- Advised Burkhalter Holding AG on the merger and takeover of SIX-listed Poenina Holding AG and the listing of the new Burkhalter shares on SIX Swiss Exchange.
- Advised Allreal relating to the issuance of the bond offerings 2021 and 2020 in the amount of CHF170m and CHF175m, respectively, and the listing of the bonds on SIX Swiss Exchange.
- Advised HIAG Immobilien AG on its rights offering raising about CHF160m and the listing of its newly issued shares on SIX Swiss Exchange.
Pestalozzi
Pestalozzi‘s well-established capital markets team is known for its breadth of practice area and industry coverage, with experience acting across the range of equity, debt and securitisation transactions. Oliver Widmer, who focuses on debt capital markets work, co-leads the department alongside Christian Leuenberger, whose specialism is equity capital markets. Urs Klöti has experience in regulatory matters, while Beat Schwarz has expertise in debt capital markets work. Severin Roelli is also a key name in the practice, as is associate Manu Ferro.
Other key lawyers:
Severin Roelli; Beat Schwarz; Urs Klöti; Christian Leuenberger; Franz Schubiger; Manu Ferro
Testimonials
‘Real depth and quality of service.’
‘Oliver Widmer is fantastic – very knowledgeable, responsive and is a pleasure to work with.’
‘The team is considered top-notch in Switzerland, and we would concur. The advice provided was always excellent. They have very good knowledge, but at the same time we liked the communication skills. We would recommend them.’
‘Oliver Widmer was our first point of reference. He has very good know-how and when we were stuck, he was very innovative in finding workable solutions.’
Key clients
Achiko AG
Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Citigroup
Coca Cola HCB
Credit Suisse
Deutsche Bank
DTEK
Goldman Sachs
H.C. Wainwright & Co
Helix Acquisition Corp
Instimatch
J.P. Morgan
L1 Capital
Leclanché
Mettler2Invest
Noble
RiverRock European Capital Partners LLP
Schlumberger
STX Fixed Income
SVB Leerink
Swisscom
Work highlights
- Advised various entities of the DTEK Group in connection with a notes restructuring under the inter-conditional schemes of arrangement under Part 26 of the UK Companies Act 2006 in the amount of $1.6 bn.
- Advised on the first ever merger of two blockchain projects (Matic/Polygon Technologies) via token merger in crypto history, valued at $250m.
- Advised on the renewal of the €5bn Euro Medium Term Note (EMTN) program issued by Coca-Cola HBC Finance B.V. and guaranteed by the Swiss parent company Coca-Cola HBC AG as well as the issuance and bonds in excess of €500m.
Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd
Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd acts for clients across a broad range of sectors, including the financial services, industrial, engineering, energy, life sciences and real estate industries, on the full range of capital markets matters. The department has strength across derivatives, structured products, and regulatory issues. Philippe Borens co-leads alongside Tarek Houdrouge; Borens has expertise in equity and debt capital markets work, while Houdrouge handles regulatory matters. Martin Lanz covers stock exchange law, and Olivier Favre covers derivatives and structured finance mandates. Senior associate Fabio Elsener is also noted.
Testimonials
‘The team, headed by Olivier Favre, is very flexible and is able to satisfy client needs very quickly.’
‘Fabio Elsener does high quality work. Has not only a legal background but also covers finance topics.’
Key clients
BNP Paribas (various entities in UK, Ireland, France, Germany and Switzerland)
Bank Reichmuth
AXA Life Ltd
Barclays Bank PLC
Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank (formerly Calyon)
First Quantum Minerals
Schroder & Co Bank
ams AG
Bank Vontobel
Raiffeisen Switzerland
Spice Private Equity Ltd (formerly APEN / AIG Private Equity Ltd)
Deutsche Bank
Zurich Kantonalbank, Zurich
Credit Suisse AG
UBS AG
Rapid Nutrition PLC
InRoll AG
International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA)
Futures Industry Association (FIA)
Swiss Bankers Association (SBA)
China Construction Bank
Leonteq Securities AG
Standard Chartered
Helvetische Bank AG
Bauwerk Boen AG
Reuss Private Group AG
Alpiq AG
Banque Cramer & Cie SA
Mirabaud Asset Management
REYL & Cie SA
PIERER Mobility AG
Technogroup IT Services AG
Binance
SIX SIS
OC Oerlikon Corporation Pfäffikon
Conforama Suisse SA
Brera Partners Switzerland AG
Work highlights
- Represented PIERER Mobility AG as Swiss counsel before the Swiss Takeover Board.
- Acted as counsel to Leonteq Securities AG (Leonteq) for the annual renewal and update of its new FinSA compliant programme for the issuance of structured products, warrants and other debt instruments.
- Acted as counsel to the Swiss Bankers Association (SBA) for the preparation of its documentation incorporating fallbacks for LIBOR rates into derivatives transactions documented under Swiss Master Agreements for OTC Derivatives Transactions in view of the transition from LIBOR rates to alternative risk-free rates.
VISCHER
VISCHER advises underwriters and issuers on the listing of securities on the SIX Swiss Exchange, and has strength in share listings and equity transactions. The department also handles a variety of bond issuances, including the redemption of repackaged debt securities and distressed bonds. The team, led by Adrian Dörig, includes financial instruments specialist Markus Guggenbühl, and Jana Essebier, who has key expertise in derivatives work. Robert Bernet specialises in corporate transactions.
Key clients
PricewaterhouseCoopers AG
Elliott Advisors (UK) Limited
Credit Suisse
UBS
Kuros Biosciences AG
Helvetia
Baloise
Medartis Holding AG
Cantonal Bank of Basel
Lundbeck A/S, Valby DK
Bachem AG
Spexis AG (formerly Polyphor AG)
RELIEF THERAPEUTICS Holding SA
Atomyze AG
Work highlights
- Advising hedge fund Elliott in relation to various matters with Swiss ends or involvements.
- Advised Relief Therapeutics Holding SA on essentially all its major (capital markets) transactions and on compliance with capital markets and stock exchange rules.
- Supported Ridgex Investment plc with setting up an Exchange Traded Commodities program and advised on DLT related matters.
Walder Wyss Ltd.
Walder Wyss Ltd. offers broad support on capital markets transactions, with areas of expertise including IPOs, high-yield and mezzanine financings, and straight bond and convertible bond issuances. Theodor Härtsch leads the team, and has a broad practice which includes IPOs, rights issuances, and regulatory matters. Lukas Wyss handles regulatory, securities, and corporate law matters, while Alex Nikitine contributes expertise in DCM and ECM offerings. Other key names include Urs Schenker, Markus Pfenninger and counsel Daniel Dedeyan. Hans-Jakob Diem joined from Lenz & Staehelin in September 2023.
Other key lawyers:
Urs Schenker; Lukas Wyss; Markus Pfenninger; Daniel Dedeyan; Thomas Müller; Alex Nikitine; Hans-Jakob Diem
Testimonials
‘Walder Wyss have a fantastic and highly capable team of dedicated experts. They go the extra mile for their clients and advise diligently on all relevant aspects. Partner and team are reachable 24/7 if urgent matters occur and help circumspect.’
‘Great negotiation skills. Agility and flexibility. Deep expertise in their respective expert fields. Understanding and creative.’
‘Urs Gnos, great lawyer in all aspects of corporate law. Daniel Dedeyan, a real expert in capital markets, also in relation to ongoing capital markets compliance.’
Key clients
UBS AG and Credit Suisse Ltd
Komax Holding AG
Sulzer Ltd and medmix Ltd
SF Urban Properties
SHL Telemedicine Ltd
Montana Aerospace AG and Montana Tech Components
EnBiotix, Inc.
Swiss Life Holding
Swiss Life AG
Constellium
AMAG Leasing
Swisscard AECS GmbH
Glarner Kantonalbank
Valiant Bank AG
CMS von Erlach Partners Ltd.
CMS von Erlach Partners Ltd. assists clients with equity and debt capital markets transactions, including IPOs, rights offerings, and bond issuances, and all regulatory and compliance matters. The department benefits from the firm’s international network of offices, which adds key strength in handling cross-border mandates. Stephan Werlen leads the team, which includes Tina Balzli and Matthias Kuert, who is praised for his ‘depth of detail and expertise’.
Testimonials
‘The capital markets practice at CMS is very well-connected with the respective ecosystem partners. As a client, we benefit from a greatly accelerated handling of the overall process.’
‘We mainly work together with Matthias Kuert. We appreciate his depth of detail and expertise. He has the unique ability to navigate complex challenges and prioritise appropriate solution proposals based on legal, regulatory, commercial and technical aspects.’
‘Team is highly skilled, far above market standard.’
‘Matthias Kuert is a real “marathon-man”, never giving up and 100% committed to client and case.’
Key clients
HEB Swiss Investment AG
Major shareholder and chairman of SIX listed Talenthouse AG
Aequitec AG
Work highlights
- Advised HEB Swiss Investment in relation to the sale of its major stake (29.3%) in SIX listed Cicor Technologies to One Equity Partners.
- Advising a major shareholder and chairman of SIX listed Talenthouse AG on the legal aspects of his involvement with the company, including in relation to the listing of Talenthouse AG on the main segment of the SIX.
- Advising Aequitec on its innovative share registry services offering, which Aequitec also provides to public companies.
GHR Rechtsanwälte
Boutique firm GHR Rechtsanwälte advises fund managers, financial institutions and securities dealers on a range of issues, including regulatory, contractual and compliance matters. Founding partner Marc Gruninger leads the team, and has a broad practice which includes debt financing and securities offerings. Managing partner Markus Brülhart is also a key name.
Testimonials
‘GHR has a core team of lawyers that have mastered a clear and effective way of explaining highly technical Swiss law matters to their clients, while at the same time delivering on quality, value and timing.’
‘They are always responsive and understand what the client needs. Marc Gruninger is an exceptional lawyer that, aside from being an expert on corporate and financial matters, is very good at explaining complex matters to clients.’
‘Small/medium size firm, but capable of handling important projects and cross border transactions. Excellent professionals with extensive expertise.’
Key clients
CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V.
Eurasian Resources Group
Goldman Sachs Bank USA
UBS AG, Stamford Branch
Canton of Bern
Xylem Group
Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority FINMA
Horus Finance
Koa Switzerland
Work highlights
- Advised CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V., the global building materials company, on the repayment of its loans under its 2017 facilities agreement and in connection with CEMEX’s new $3.25bn syndicated unsecured credit agreement with an ESG component.
- Represented CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. in a $1bn aggregate principal amount offering of Senior Secured Notes.
- Represented CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. in connection with its offering of $1.75bn of its 3.875% senior secured notes due 2031.
Prager Dreifuss AG
Prager Dreifuss AG advises companies on IPOs and all aspects of stock exchange law. The department also provides support on public and private placements, management transactions, and token offerings. Urs Bertschinger leads the department, which includes corporate finance expert Andreas Moll.
Wenger Vieli Ltd
Wenger Vieli Ltd advises on the full range of equity and debt capital market matters, and have noteworthy expertise in digitalisation and tokenisation technologies. The department acts for a selection of banks, companies, and private equity funds, as well as start-ups. Pascal Honold leads the team, and has more than 20 years experience in the practice area. Other core team members include Wolfgang Zürcher and Beat Speck.
Testimonials
‘Beat Speck is the main contact point for us in the firm. We value his expertise, the experience he provides in different questions around the tasks we are confronted with in our operations and planning.’
Key clients
Sygnum Bank
NLS Pharmaceutics
Burckhardt Compression Holding
Vontobel Holding
Züblin Immobilien Holding
Turnqey
PG3
Allegra Capital
RFR Management
Daimler
Swiss Property
Private Equity Holding
u-blox Holding
PHENOGY (former CLEANCELL)
MENU Technologies
Work highlights
- Advising Sygnum Bank on a tokenised micro shares project.
- Advised NLS Pharmaceutics as international lead counsel on its $20m Standby Equity Distribution Agreement and $2.5m Equity Investment.
- Advised Turnqey on issuance of CHF8m Affordable Living Bond.