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2 RUE DE JARGONNANT, PO BOX 6045, 1211 GENÈVE 6, SWITZERLAND
Tel:
Work +41 22 707 18 00
Fax:
Fax +41 22 707 18 11
Web:
www.borel-barbey.ch

What we say about the firm's legal practice in Switzerland

Banking and finance

Within Geneva, Borel & Barbey is a third tier firm,

Borel & Barbey’s banking and finance practice, headed by Nicolas Piérard, has substantial expertise in corporate finance including syndicated loans and acquisition financing.

Dispute resolution

Within Dispute resolution, tier 6

Borel & Barbey’s Nicolas Piérard acts in insurance, IP, M&A and employment disputes.

Leading firms

Within Geneva, Borel & Barbey is a second tier firm,

Borel & Barbey’s 11-partner team is ‘very strong in private banking matters’, and also has good capabilities in litigation, tax support, and M&A. Nicolas Piérard is recommended in banking and finance, and Michel Barbey in M&A.

Mergers and acquisitions

Within Mergers and acquisitions, tier 4

Borel & Barbey acts on matters including negotiating and draft agreements for the merger or acquisition of Swiss entities, spin-offs, leveraged buyouts, and cross-border M&A. Michel Barbey and Nicolas Piérard are the key contacts.

Private banking

Within Private banking, Borel & Barbey is a second tier firm,

Borel & Barbey’s ‘talented and highly regarded’ team acts for a large number of high-net-worth individuals and private banks, and has a good reputation in areas such as tax and succession planning, foundations and trusts.

Real estate and construction

Within Real estate and construction, tier 4

Borel & Barbey’s Marc Fischer and Patrick Blaser advise a mix of owners, developers, investors and lenders on matters including real estate transactions, leasing, zoning, financing and building permits.

Tax

Within Tax, tier 4

Borel & Barbey’s ‘strong’ tax group supports the excellent private client team.


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