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Toshiba acquires Landis+Gyr
The Japanese electronics manufacturer Toshiba Corporation has entered into a securities purchase agreement to buy the entire equity of the Swiss-based meter maker Landis+Gyr for USD 2.3 billion from a group of investors. The acquisition will substantially enhance the scope of Toshiba's smart grid and smart community businesses and position the company as a global competitor with world-class capabilities.
New partners
The partners of VISCHER Ltd are pleased to announce the appointment of two new partners as of January 1, 2011:
Christoph Niederer is appointed Zurich Head of Tax
On September 1, 2010, Christoph Niederer, lawyer and certified tax expert will join VISCHER Ltd as partner and Head of the Zurich Tax Practice Group. In addition to advising national and international companies, Christoph also advises individuals and family offices on all aspects of inheritance planning and estate structuring. He represents clients before the tax authorities and in legal proceedings. VISCHER Ltd. offers a wide range of services in this sector, with its tax teams in Basel and Zurich cooperating closely.
CTS EVENTIM group purchases Ticketcorner group
On 5 March 2010, EVENTIM CH AG, a subsidiary of the German CTS EVENTIM AG has purchased Ticketcorner Holding AG from Capvis General Partners II Ltd. and other sellers (including a subsidiary of the Kudelski group).
VISCHER advises Tyco International
On January 18, 2010 Tyco International announced plans to purchase Broadview Security for $2 billion in a cash and stock deal.
Urs Haegi President of the Zurich Lawyers' Association
At its recent winter conference meeting, Urs Haegi, VISCHER's Managing Partner, was elected president of the Zurich Lawyers' Association for 2009 and 2010.
This year`s Autumn Conference
Bonus, Data Protection and Non-Compete Clauses
Tax team highly recommended
The VISCHER tax team has been highly recommended and ranked in the second highest tier of leading firms in the current issue of "World Tax 2009",
VISCHER Announces Two New Partners
VISCHER is pleased to announce the appointment of two new partners who joined the partnership as of 1 January 2008 in the Zurich office.
Dr. Stefan Rechsteiner and Stefan Widmer to join partnership of VISCHER as of 1 January 2008
VISCHER is pleased to announce the appointment of two new partners who have joined the partnership as of 1 January 2008 in the Zurich office.Dr. Stefan Rechsteiner has been practicing with VISCHER since 2003.