Niederer Kraft Frey AG > Zurich, Switzerland > Firm Profile
Niederer Kraft Frey AG Offices
BAHNHOFSTRASSE 53
8001 ZÜRICH
Switzerland
Niederer Kraft Frey AG > The Legal 500 Rankings
Switzerland > Banking and finance: Zurich Tier 1
Niederer Kraft Frey AG advises high-profile clients on a broad range of banking and finance matters such as regulatory compliance and enforcement, banking litigation, banking insolvency, and financing transactions. The practice is headed by the ‘renowned and well-respected’ Sandro Abegglen whose practice covers bank and financial service regulatory law, complex contractual work, blocking statutes and KYC/AML regulations, and civil contentious matters. Marco Häusermann specialises in international financing transactions whilst Bertrand Schott focuses on financial services regulations. Philipp Candreia handles investigation and enforcement matters and Thomas A Frick has a key focus on syndicated finance. Other key team members include Adrian Koller and Philip Spoerlé.Practice head(s):
Sandro Abegglen
Other key lawyers:
Marco Häusermann; Bertrand Schott; Philipp Candreia; Thomas Frick; Adrian Koller; Philip Spoerlé; Simon Bühler; Martin Schaub; Yannick Wettstein; Stefan Härtner; Nina Bremi
Testimonials
‘It is a team that delivers to the point pragmatic and useful legal advice as compared to other firms with a more theoretical approach.’
‘Sandro Abegglen is a renowned and well-respected legal practitioner in the Swiss banking and financial services area. He provides outstanding and respected legal advice.’
‘Premium law firm.’
‘Bertrand Schott is responsive and highly competent. He is also a pleasure to work with.’
‘I commend NKF’s Banking and Finance team for their exceptional client service. They foster a collaborative and supportive environment, ensuring that we feel heard and valued as their clients. It is evident that they genuinely care about the success of their clients.’
‘Sandro Abegglen knows his client’s needs, is very pragmatic, has strong analytical skills and is known for giving practical advice and delivering creative solutions. He is an excellent lawyer and well connected.’
‘The team is top of the line in banking topics, stands out for its quality and on-time services.’
‘I specifically worked with Sandro Abegglen on litigation cases where he contributed his expertise in certain banking and finance topics in order to shape our argumentation.’
Key clients
UBS Switzerland AG
Julius Baer
Bank of America
Ardian Private Equity
ED&F Man Group
Volcafe Ltd.
Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank
ING Bank N.V.
Deutsche Bank
Zürcher Kantonalbank
Credit Suisse
J.P. Morgan
CIBC
EQT Partners
Invision
Swiss Confederation
Capvis
Clariant AG
Gasverbund Mittelland AG
Work highlights
- Advised the Swiss Confederation on the conclusion of a CHF9 billion Loss Protection Agreement (LPA) with UBS Group AG.
- Advised UBS Switzerland,Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank Luxembourg S.A., NATIXIS and Zürcher Kantonalbank on a new CHF 500 million syndicated revolving credit facility for Swiss Life.
- Advised Bank of America, acting as bookrunning mandated lead arranger, on the financing of DKSH’s acquisition of Terra Firma and the subsequent take-out financing.
Switzerland > Capital markets Tier 1
Recommended for being ‘client-focused and commercial’, Niederer Kraft Frey AG’s breadth of expertise encompasses debt, equity and hybrid capital market products. The team routinely handles large-scale IPOs and public tender offers alongside a host of other complex transactions. The firm’s new Geneva office, which opened in January 2023, expands the team’s capabilities in this area. Daniel Bono, who assists clients with a diverse scope of issues from equity capital market transactions to finance transactions, and Thomas Brönnimann, who is particularly experienced in handling matters for listed entities and other large enterprises, are key contacts in the practice. Philipp Haas is entrusted by clients to handle equity and convertible debt transactions and market conduct rules, while Philippe Weber is geared to handle IPOs, rights offerings and asset-backed securities.Other key lawyers:
Daniel Bono; Thomas Brönnimann; Philipp Haas; Philippe Weber; Marco Häusermann; Andrea Giger; Philip Spoerlé; Deirdre Ni Annrachain
Testimonials
‘Client-focused and commercial. Well reputed, respected and dynamic.’
‘Andrea Giger and Philip Spoerlé are very knowledgeable, client-focused and commercial. Deirdre Ni Annrachain has a broad experience across different sectors and is very good at prospectus drafting.’
‘Great team commitment, 24/7 availability.’
‘Philipp Haas is a great guy; he is fully committed, no matter how chaotic it may occasionally get.’
‘Great mix of different characters in partnership, with Thomas Brönnimann complementing Philipp Haas’s practice in certain areas perfectly.’
‘Accurate, excellent co-operation and a large track and relevant track record.’
Key clients
Axpo Holding AG
Bain and Cinven
Bank Julius Baer Ltd.
Banking syndicate consisting of Berenberg, Zürcher Kantonalbank and Commerzbank
Banking syndicate led by BofA Securities, SVB Leerink and Credit Suisse
Bell Food Group
China International Capital Corporation (UK) Limited
CLSA Limited
CoinShares
Credit Suisse AG
Digital Realty
Dr. Ing. H.c. F. Porsche AG
EQT, VFS Group
Fomento Económico Mexicano, S.A.B. de C.V.
Gategroup
Global Blue Group Holding AG
Goldman Sachs International
Gotion High-Tech Co., Ltd.
Helvetische Bank
Huatai Financial Holdings, Guotai Securities
Idorsia Ltd
Industry Standard Opinions for Repos and Securities Lending
ING Bank N.V. Singapore Branch
Joh. Berenberg, Gossler & Co KG, Commerzbank AG
Julius Baer Group Ltd.
Kernkraftwerk Leibstadt AG
Macquire Group Limited (MGL)
Meyer Burger Technology AG
Sportradar Group AG
Swiss Confederation
Swiss Finance & Property AG
Swiss Re, Glencore, JP Morgan, Citibank, BNP Paribas, Credit Suisse, Merrill Lynch International, Morgan Stanley, HSBC, Natwest, UBS Limited, Deutsche Bank, Standard Chartered
Swiss Steel Group AG
UBS AG
UBS Switzerland AG, Credit Suisse (Switzerland) Ltd., Deutsche Bank Luxembourg S.A., NATIXIS, Zürcher Kantonalbank
Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co., Ltd.
Work highlights
- Acted as Swiss counsel to Porsche on its international initial public offering and listing on Frankfurt Stock Exchange, being the largest IPO ever carried out in Europe in terms of the market capitalisation of around EUR 78bn.
- Advised the Swiss Confederation on the conclusion of a Loss Protection Agreement (LPA) with UBS Group AG. The loss protection guarantee governed by the LPA is a cornerstone element of the merger between UBS and Credit Suisse and became effective with the completion of the merger on 12 June 2023.
- Acted on each of the inaugural issuances of global depository receipts (GDRs) under the newly launched China-Switzerland Stock Connect programme, taking four Chinese companies public on SIX Swiss Exchange.
Switzerland > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 1
Whilst expanding its network with the opening of a new Geneva office, Niederer Kraft Frey AG maintains a broad corporate offering across the life sciences, high-tech, industrials and manufacturing, and education sectors. The team possesses expertise in large-scale M&A transactions and private equity matters. Practice head Philipp Haas is well equipped to manage cross-border work. Thomas Brönnimann handles a wide variety of private and public M&A, while Philippe Weber excels in handling M&A and corporate crisis matters. Andreas Casutt is noted for his capability in shareholder litigation and Moritz Maurer’s broad range of expertise encompasses private equity, multi-jurisdictional reorganisations and private M&A matters. Other key names to note in the practice include Philip Spoerlé and Katalin Siklosi.Practice head(s):
Philipp Haas
Other key lawyers:
Thomas Brönnimann; Philippe Weber; Andreas Casutt; Moritz Maurer; Philip Spoerlé; Katalin Siklosi; Ulysses von Salis; Manuel Werder; Patrik Peyer; Philipp Candreia; Phidias Ferrari
Testimonials
‘The team is always appropriately staffed. This gives me the necessary efficiency, speed and know-how.’
‘Moritz Maurer in a nutshell: my go-to M&A lawyer, 100% client and deal focused, 24/7 available, pragmatic, looks for solutions, and is fun to work with.’
‘A team with great experience with start-ups and scale-ups. A large practice with all services in-house. They use the latest technology tools.’
‘Throughout the entire process, it truly felt like a partnership with Niederer Kraft Frey AG rather than just receiving highly relevant and knowledgeable advice. NKF’s demonstrated ability at every stage to comprehensively identify all available options and meticulously evaluate them within the context of our needs was nothing short of impressive.’
‘NKF has a broad base of knowledgeable juniors and fantastic senior lawyers.’
‘Moritz Maurer clearly stands out from the crowd. He is extremely knowledgeable, fast, dedicated and reliable. He provides fantastic resources in all M&A transactions and offers solutions to the problems detected. I would always recommend Moritz to others.’
‘Very strong legal skills with an excellent practical focus. Real knowledge of market norms and great communication style.’
‘Philipp Haas is a standout lawyer. He produces extremely high-quality work, is very practical and user-friendly, and is a great negotiator.’
Key clients
Fomento Económico Mexicano, S.A.B. de C.V. (FEMSA)
BRUSA HyPower
Ina Invest
Partners Group
GENFIT SA
Ambienta SGR SpA
INEOS
Unit8
Phoenix Systems AG
Stadtcasino Baden
Invision AG
Cinven, Ontario Teachers
Swiss Steel Group
L Catterton
Shareholders of Bahnhof Apotheke Langnau AG
Capvis
Shareholders of Entrepreneur Partners AG
Oliver Healthcare Packaging
Axpo Holding AG
Swiss International Scientific School Dubai (SISD)
Nederman Holding AB
Marché Restaurants Schweiz AG
Work highlights
- Advised GENFIT SA, a late-stage biopharmaceutical company and a pioneer in liver disease research and development, on the acquisition of Versantis AG.
- Advised Partners Group, acting on behalf of its clients, on the acquisition of a majority stake in Breitling from CVC.
- Advised INEOS as Swiss counsel on the acquisition of a major concrete additives business from Sika.
Switzerland > Dispute resolution: litigation Tier 1
‘Excellent, efficient and creative litigator’ Daniel Eisele leads the ‘very reliable’ Niederer Kraft Frey AG practice group, which is active across a variety of courts, from the cantonal and federal courts, to FINMA and the Swiss Competition Commission. Eisele’s prowess lies in cross-border litigation, while Lukas Beeler primarily focuses on the financial market, as well as administrative and regulatory litigation. Valerie Meyer Bahar is particularly adept in corporate, commercial and employment litigation, with Juerg Bloch frequently handles matters pertaining to white-collar crime. Frank Spoorenberg, who joined the firm in January 2023, is established in the firm’s new Geneva office, bringing Nicolas Kuonen with him.Practice head(s):
Daniel Eisele
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Very knowledgeable, professional, always accessible.’
‘NKF has an outstanding litigation team and it is always a pleasure to cooperate with them on important high-end cases.’
‘Lukas Beeler is always extremely available with great litigation skills to define the most accurate litigation strategy.’
‘Daniel Eisele is an excellent, efficient and creative litigator who knows the tactics inside out and never misses a point. He is very clever and concise, calm under pressure and an excellent advocate.’
‘Very reliable team with skilled and seasoned litigation lawyers.’
‘An excellent and highly regarded Swiss firm with the breadth of ability and expertise both in Zurich and Switzerland.’
‘Overall positive experience, good blend and good coverage for diversified topics, in addition to being familiar with the best practices.’
‘Availability for urgent matters in short time if required and flexibility.’
Key clients
BMW AG
Black Diamond Equipment
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
BSI Bank
Chevron
Citibank
Credit Suisse AG
EFG International AG
Globegarden
International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF)
Prada Group
UBS Group
EMIX Trading AG
Work highlights
- Represent parties to fraud and embezzlement-related claims brought against the founder of a DAO and his holding company. Thus far, three lawsuits have been filed in Switzerland. Parallel litigation was also started in the US.
- Represent a US business intelligence company in defamation claims against the largest Swiss media outlets in the context of services performed related to the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
- Representing a minority shareholder of a Swiss professional football club in a shareholder dispute against a Swiss billionaire, who claims to be the majority shareholder.
Switzerland > Employment Tier 1
Niederer Kraft Frey AG has ‘strong expertise’ in all aspects of employment law including compensation plans, working time recording, and employee transfers. The team is also very active in employment litigation cases before the Swiss courts, in particular with regard to wrongful termination claims and bonuses. The team is headed by Catherine Grun Meyer, who advises clients on employment law matters in M&A transactions and on personnel lending and temporary staffing regulations, and Valerie Meyer Bahar, whose expertise include drafting of employment agreements and related documents, compensation matters, terminations, and intra-group personnel hiring. Andreas Casutt specialises in executive compensation and incentive schemes whilst Nicolas Kuonen, who joined from Tavernier Tschanz in January 2023, and Thomas Sprecher are dispute resolution specialists. Livia Keller, who impresses clients with her ‘responsiveness and quick turnaround time’, advises clients on corporate employment law and compensation.Practice head(s):
Catherine Grun Meyer; Valerie Meyer Bahar
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The team provide sound advice and practical solutions when we have sought legal advice and do so in a very timely fashion.’
‘Valerie Meyer Bahar and Livia Keller are responsive, transparent with legal fees and truly understand the commercial sensitivities when working with us to find a solution to a dispute/challenge we may be facing.’
‘Outstanding performance by all individuals.’
‘Strong expertise in the employment practice, very pragmatic and solution-oriented.’
‘Impressive responsiveness and quick turnaround time from Livia Keller.’
‘Very quick feedback, experienced and always come up with suggestions and solutions to problem solving.’
‘Good blend and adequate coverage for diversified topics, in addition to being familiar with the best practices.’
‘Diligent professionals, detail-oriented and available.’
Key clients
Capvis Equity Partners AG
Coop
Globegarden
Global Blue and Silverlake
Klopman AG
PriceWaterhouseCoopers AG
Swiss Steel Holding AG
HCM International Ltd
Switzerland > Real estate and construction Tier 1
Niederer Kraft Frey AG’s real estate group advises on property acquisition and investment, construction projects, and the management and leasing of property. Andreas F Vögeli, who heads the Zurich team, has a key focus on real estate transactions, sale and lease back transactions, and hotel and leisure projects. The new Geneva real estate team is led by Marc Iynedjian, who joined from Python in January 2023. Iynedjian has significant experience in advising various private and institutional investors in asset or share deals. The Zurich team is supported by Annina Fey who has extensive expertise handling construction disputes and queries, and Oliver Zbinden who has a special focus in tenancy law and public construction and zoning law.Practice head(s):
Andreas F Vögeli; Marc Iynedjian
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘NKF Real Estate Team Zurich stands out primarily due to its extensive experience across all cantons in Switzerland, which enables a comprehensive understanding and expertise in all local rules and the ability to handle documents in all languages proficiently. We value NKFs broad expertise in Swiss law, giving them a significant advantage in handling complex, multiregional cases with efficacy and precision.’
‘Annina Fey distinguishes herself with a deep commitment to us, always available to smooth out operational tasks arising from contracts. Her expertise in the real estate sector and understanding of financial deals ensure high-quality legal and security contracts. Fey’s detailed-oriented approach guarantees precision in every project she undertakes, placing her a notch above competitors.’
‘1. the strong will for finding solutions for all kind of problems. 2. the competence to work together in the team and also out of the team with specialists. 3. the offering of serious, practicable solutions for the sake of the customer.’
‘Andreas Vögeli with Oliver Zbinden and Annina Fey are highly experienced, responsive and always available. The mix of skills and willingness to perform makes them an amazing team. ’
‘The team works as a team and is diverse in terms of experience and skills; all competencies required for real estate investments are available, and the team always focuses on practical implementation. Very pragmatic in finding solutions without losing sight of the legal refinements.’
‘I’ve worked with Andreas Vögeli and Annina Fey and I value their deep and broad understanding of the business (not only on a legal but also on a more practical level). They are also very responsive, understand the time limitations and react accordingly. Working with them feels like being a team and wins are celebrated together.’
‘The team has a huge variety of competencies and covers therefore all aspects of real estate.’
‘Andreas Vögeli, Oliver Zbinden, Annina Fey: reliable, thorough working method, good availability, can work under time pressure, have a high economic understanding of the matter and not only of legal issues, have the necessary understanding to also make compromises -> dealmaker.’
Key clients
Boltshauser Architekten AG
Coop
Ina Invest Holding AG
Mettler2Invest AG
Swiss Finance Property AG
Swisscom Immobilien AG
AXA Investment Managers (Schweiz) AG
BVK Personalvorsorge des Kantons Zürich (Pension Fund of the Canton of Zurich)
Credit Suisse Asset Management AG (resp. its Real Estate Funds and Real Estate Foundation; SIX Swiss Exchange listed)
EQT Partner AG
Procimmo SA
Foxstone SA
REWE Group (www.rewe-group.com)
Rhystadt AG
Schroder Investment Management (Switzerland) AG (resp. the Real Estate Fund Schroder ImmoPlus|(SIX Swiss Exchange listed)
Zürcher Kantonalbank (ZKB) / Swisscanto Invest / Pensionskasse der Zürcher Kantonalbank
Work highlights
- Advises Credit Suisse in various sales of residential and mixed used buildings in different cantons of Switzerland (including the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland and the French-speaking part of Switzerland), as well as on the acquisition of two big projects.
- Advised Capvis, the specialist in mid-market investments and a well-known Swiss investor, on the acquisition of a majority stake in SCHURTER Group. The closing is subject to (European) regulatory approvals.
- Acts as lead counsel for ZKB/Swisscanto Invest and pension fund of ZKB for all Real Estate matters, ZKB being one of the most important institutional investors in Switzerland.
Switzerland > Tax Tier 1
Niederer Kraft Frey AG provides tax advice in various corporate matters and collective investment schemes, with experience in the tax aspects of private equity transactions, M&A, and domestic and international reorganisations, as well as an array of disputes. Team head Thomas Graf has particular expertise in the taxation of sports organisations and athletes, and regularly advises high net worth individuals on all tax aspects of their private and business activities. Christina Rinne provides advice to corporate and private clients in relation to VAT, customs, and international trade matters. Markus Kronauer specialises in Swiss VAT aspects of M&A, financial services and capital market transactions. Daniela Schmucki has expertise in tax advice for high net-worth individuals.Practice head(s):
Thomas Graf
Other key lawyers:
Markus Kronauer; Christina Rinne; Daniela Schmucki; Sven Kälin; Derya Özdogan; Morgan Boëffard
Testimonials
‘Tax team around Daniela Schmucki is very experienced on management equity program. Very service oriented.’
‘Good team, very helpful and solution-oriented.’
‘Christina Rinne has a great knowledge of our business and always finds a perfect solution to our problems very fast.’
Key clients
ASSA ABLOY
Ardian
Heraeus Holding
Credit Suisse AG Switzerland
Crédit Agricole next bank (Suisse) SA
CGS Management
EFG International
Invision AG
SIG Combibloc PurchaseCo S.à r.l
Selecta Group
PolyPeptide Group AG
Draupnir Holding B.V.
Julius Baer Group Ltd.
Axpo Holding AG
ObsEva SA
Mobimo (Proj Bernina)
Global Blue
Galderma
Peach Property
Akara Group
BB Biotech AG
Bellevue Asset Management
Work highlights
- Advised Dr. Ing. H.c. F. Porsche AG on the trading on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange with a total market capitalisation of EUR 78 billion, where the offering priced at EUR 82.50 per preferred share offered.
- Acted on each of the inaugural issuances of global depository receipts (GDRs) under the newly launched China-Switzerland Stock Connect programme, taking four Chinese companies public on SIX Swiss Exchange.
- Advised the Swiss Confederation on the conclusion of a Loss Protection Agreement (LPA) with UBS Group AG.
Switzerland > Competition Tier 2
Praised for being ‘talented, intelligent and responsive’, Niederer Kraft Frey AG’s competition team's broad range of strengths, encompassing merger control proceedings, the drafting of agreements, and assisting in connection with M&A transactions, means it is well placed to advise on complex and precedent-setting cases. ‘Excellent’ Nicolas Birkhäuser leads the team with his demonstrable expertise across a broad scope of issues from investigation and merger control proceedings to IP-related aspects of competition law. Handling a variety of contentious and non-contentious issues, Thomas A Frick is proficient in competition law in the finance industry, and in handling distribution systems and compliance matters. Anna Mentzer and Paloma Alcántara are other key names within the practice.Practice head(s):
Nicolas Birkhäuser
Other key lawyers:
Thomas A Frick; Anna Mentzer; Paloma Alcantara
Testimonials
‘Nicolas Birkhäuser is very competent, customer-oriented, flexible and professionally excellent. Over the past years, a very pleasant and uncomplicated cooperation has developed, which we appreciate very much.’
‘NKF has very talented, intelligent and responsive lawyers.’
‘Nicolas Birkhäuser has an excellent expert knowledge and provides understandable advice despite the complexity of the topic.’
‘I work with Nicolas Birkhauser, who serves as local counsel in an international cartel matter. He is excellent – smart, focused, organised, and very balanced.’
‘Nicolas Birkhäuser is a good communicator and is very good with clients.’
Key clients
ASSA ABLOY AB
Fomento Económico Mexicano, S.A.B. de C.V. (“FEMSA”)
Fresenius Kabi
FibroGen Inc.
Citigroup
Stadtcasino Baden
Invision AG
Coop Genossenschaft (Coop Cooperative)
CLS Bank International
Capvis
Credit Suisse AG
BMW Leasing
Flumroc AG / ROCKWOOL group
Procter & Gamble
Schweiter Technologies AG
Skysale
Axpo Holding AG
Work highlights
- Advising Fresenius Kabi in the first ever investigation of the Competition Commission regarding relative market power in Switzerland.
- Advising a bank in the first ever investigation of the labour market.
Switzerland > Data privacy and data protection Tier 2
‘Highly competent’ Niederer Kraft Frey AG advises a multitude of clients on cross-border data transfers, security and information management, and data privacy related litigation. The ‘highly efficient, pragmatic and reliable problem-solver’ co-lead Clara-Ann Gordon demonstrates prowess in outsourcing, data protection and internal investigations. Fellow co-lead András Gurovits possesses considerable expertise across technology, corporate and arbitration matters, while Jacques Bonvin focuses on the transactional side of the practice. Key contact Janine Reudt-Demont bolsters the practice with wide-ranging experience across technology, IP and data privacy.Practice head(s):
András Gurovits; Clara-Ann Gordon
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘We very much appreciate the cooperation with the firm. The cooperation is very pleasant. When we need assistance in a legal area, we receive feedback relatively quickly. ’
‘Professional, experienced, pragmatic, fast, reliable’
‘Clara-Ann Gordon is a highly efficient, pragmatic and reliable problem solver. She is extremely good at understanding the challenges of the business world and suggesting solutions that are appropriate to the circumstances. Working with her is always extremely pleasant, which is also encouraged by her good sense of humour.’
‘Highly competent.’
‘Clara-Ann Gordon is to the point, hands-on and responsive’
‘With the new Swiss Data Protection law on the horizon, we needed an overview of what we needed to set up as mandatory, what can be postponed and what is not necessary, Clare Ann Gordon and Janine Reudt Dumont, provided great advice.’
‘Clara-Ann Gordon as the lead, is a remarkable privacy expert, her associate Janine Reudt Dumont provided great work product, easy to use, very comprehensive.’
Key clients
Capvis
Partners Group
EQT Future Fund
Cinven; Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board
Nederman Holding AB
Microsoft Schweiz GmbH
BRUSA HyPower
HCL Technologies
Pitcher AG
ClearSpace
SWISSto12
General Motors Europe
Belimo
ZimmerBiomet
RUAG
DXC
Winterthur Diesel & Gas
Bühler Group
Schindler
SR Technics
Work highlights
- Advised Nederman Holding AB, an environmental technology company and a global leader in industrial air filtration, on the acquisition of MBE AG. The NKF Data Protection Team conducted a review and assessment of all matters related to the environmental technology and data protection compliance of the target.
- Advised Microsoft Schweiz GmbH with regard to the Public Clouds Contract concluded on 27 September 2022 with the Swiss Federation and assisted in the negotiations. Further information can be derived from the official website of the Swiss Federal Council.
- Advises General Motors on a regular basis on all questions relating to the online sales of its cars in Switzerland.
Switzerland > Fintech Tier 2
Operating across the full spectrum of fintech related matters, Niederer Kraft Frey AG’s provision of advice to strategic partners, venture capitalist houses and private equity houses is particularly notable. Key undertakings for the practice incorporate data protection law, regulatory proceedings and trading platforms, to name a few. Its work in the financial technologies sector is extensive. ‘Outstanding’ practice head Thomas A Frick frequently handles regulatory, contractual and structuring issues. Bertrand Schott strengthens the practice with his demonstrable proficiency in financial market regulations, financial infrastructure and payment system regulations.Practice head(s):
Thomas A. Frick
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘They’re great.’
‘Bertrand Schott is a pleasure to work with.’
‘I have only dealt with Thomas Frick, who is an outstanding lawyer and has always fulfilled our needs in a very competent manner.’
‘I can highly recommend Thomas Frick as a specialist in all fields of FinTech and Regulation.’
Key clients
AMNIS Treasury Services (FinTech start-up), Zurich
DISEO
BC Capital (Blue Code payment scheme; FinTechs start-up), Zurich/Vienna
Crescent Fintech Ltd.
Move Digital
Finch Capital (FinTech Venture Capital Firm), London/Amsterdam
Finastra (global FinTech player),UK/ USA
Keyman
Leontec
Swiss Impulse Group AG
Work highlights
- Advised Crescent Fintech Ltd on setting up a Swiss asset manager for foreign crypto investment funds.
- Advised Hyperion on setting up a crypto asset manager.
- General legal advice on all matters related to the legal set up of a Swiss FinTech license.
Switzerland > Insolvency and corporate recovery Tier 2
Niederer Kraft Frey AG's team covers both restructuring, such as preparation and implementation of recovery measures, and insolvency, including advising both creditors and debtors in bankruptcy litigation. The team is led by Marco Häusermann who has vast experience in restructurings and workouts of all forms of debt, structured credit, and securitised assets. Bertrand Schott advises financial institutions, funds and fund management companies on domestic and cross-border restructuring and insolvency matters. Daniel Bono advises financial institutions on liquidity requirements. Adrian Koller, Philip Spoerlé, Andrea Giger, Roman Sturzenegger, and Moritz Maurer are notable team members.Practice head(s):
Marco Häusermann
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘NKF has reliably delivered high-quality legal advice to our company on a variety of matters, including corporate, contract, insolvency, and data issues. NKF attorneys think clearly through complicated legal issues and provide actionable advice for a reasonable cost.’
‘Bertrand Schott has expertise across a wide range of banking and insolvency-related issues. I have needed Bertrand’s attention on a number of urgent matters through the years, and he has always made himself available to address the issue and meet quick deadlines, and always at a reasonable cost. He also has a helpful and friendly disposition.’
‘Niederer Kraft Frey AG were collaborative, communicative and a pleasure to work with.’
‘Marco Häusermann is a skilled practitioner.’
Key clients
Industry Standard Opinions for Repos and Securities Lending to various Industry Associations and Banks
Crédito Real, S.A.B. de C.V.,
Deutsche Bank
Invacare Corporation and Swiss subsidiaries
ED & F Man group
Work highlights
- Render the Swiss legal opinions on the validity and enforceability of the Global Master Repurchase Agreement and the various Securities Lending Master Agreements used worldwide by banks and other financial institutions, specifically as to the close-out netting provisions and other similar contractual arrangements and addressing the potential insolvency of a Swiss counterparty.
- Advised Crédito Real, S.A.B. de C.V., a Mexican non-bank lender, with matters relating to the CHF 170,000,000 2.875 % Bonds due 2022 on which Credito Real defaulted in repayment in early 2022.
- Advised Deutsche Bank in connection with Mallinckrodt plc’s reorganization process, emergence from Chapter 11 and completion of the Irish Scheme of arrangement.
Switzerland > Private client Tier 2
As a full-service law firm, Niederer Kraft Frey AG advises its private clients on the full spectrum of matters, including investments, estate planning, relocation, divorce, and inheritance law. The team is headed by Catherine Grun Meyer, who has an expertise in succession planning of family businesses. Leading the team alongside her, Thomas Graf is recommended for tax matters within the sports industry. Daniel Antognini and Thomas Hochstrasser are also notable members of the team.Practice head(s):
Catherine Grun Meyer; Thomas Graf
Other key lawyers:
Michaela Zehnder; Daniel Antognini; Thomas Hochstrasser; Mirjam Vögeli
Testimonials
‘The team has extremely experienced lawyers.’
‘They are very responsive and strong on the technical side. They’re a pleasure to work with.’
‘Catherine Grun and Thomas Graf are very experienced on cross-border matters and a pleasure to work with.’
‘NKF has a strong historical private client practice and is very well established in the market.’
‘Mirjam Vögeli has become a very prominent figure in Zurich’s private client sphere. She has vast capabilities in the fields of charities and succession planning.’
‘Mirjam Vögeli is a specialised private client lawyer that advises on inheritance, foundational, matrimonial and contract law. Mirjam is a highly professional and strives for excellence while still maintaining a pragmatic approach.’
‘Niederer Kraft Frey and their lawyers have extensive knowledge in both the local law and cross-border matters. In the international terrain, they move with an incredible security that always gives us peace of mind. Niederer Kraft Frey is a one-stop shop.’
‘Catherine Grun has outstanding legal skills in the private client field. The response times to enquiries are incredibly short, and the answers always impress us with their level of detail.’
Work highlights
Switzerland > Sports law Tier 2
Niederer Kraft Frey AG handles a range of contentious and non-contentious work across the sports industry. Practice head András Gurovits covers the full spectrum of sports-related matters where he regularly acts as an advisor and advocate for governing bodies and athletes before state courts and arbitral tribunals. Offering a commercial perspective, Daniel Eisele advises a range of organisers of major events. With the opening of the firm's new Geneva office, Boris Vittoz, who joined from Python in January 2023, has extensive experience in crisis management where he advised clients facing simultaneous legal and governance challenges. Thomas Hochstrasser regularly represents clients in high-profile cases.Practice head(s):
András Gurovits
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The team has been able to answer my questions very competently and have always been at my disposal and reactive.’
‘The cooperation is very pleasant, and we always receive quick feedback and support in our legal matters.’
‘Andras Gurovits has a great expertise in the field of sports and helps us a lot in our legal matters or questions. It is a very pleasant cooperation.’
‘Very personal approach. Prompt reaction, good interaction between lawyers from different offices, Flexibility in billing arrangements.’
‘Andras Gurovits – very experienced and client orientated partner.”
Key clients
Junckers Industrier A/S
Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS)
Ferencváros Budapest Football Club
Grasshopper Football Foundation
Grasshopper Football Ltd
Hungarian Football Federation
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors Football Club
International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF)
Swiss Ice Hockey Federation
FC Basel Holding AG, FC Basel 1893 AG
FC Winterthur
SBE Management AG
Switzerland > TMT Tier 2
Niederer Kraft Frey AG‘s team possesses ‘in depth know-how’ of matters such as IP and IT-related transactions, licensing deals, technology spin-offs, outsourcing, and AI. Team co-head András Gurovits has ‘great expertise’ in IT, telecoms, data privacys, and industrial projects. The team is also co-headed by Clara-Ann Gordon, who has a particular focus on outsourcing and data protection as well as representing clients in litigation and ADR proceedings. Jacques Bonvin, who joined from Tavernier Tschanz in January 2023, and Karim Piguet , who joined from Python in January 2023, use their corporate expertise to support on technology-related matters.Practice head(s):
András Gurovits; Clara-Ann Gordon
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘I have worked with Jacques Bonvin for more than 10 years and he is one of the best corporate lawyers I know.’
‘We appreciate the cooperation very much. The cooperation is very pleasant, and we always receive quick feedback and support in our legal matters.’
‘Andras Gurovits has a great expertise and helps us a lot in our legal matters or questions. It is a very pleasant cooperation.’
‘Very good quality of the delivery and with the team members we worked with, we feel well covered end to end.’
‘Great response time, team acting as trusted advisors.’
‘Highly competent.’
‘To the point, hands-on, responsive.’
Key clients
Capvis
Partners Group
EQT Future Fund
Cinven; Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board
Unit8 SA
Phoenix Systems AG
Nederman Holding AB
Microsoft Schweiz GmbH
BRUSA HyPower
HCL Technologies
Pitcher AG
Index Ventures
Accel
ClearSpace
SWISSto12
General Motors Europe
Belimo
ZimmerBiomet
RUAG
DXC
Winterthur Diesel & Gas
Bühler Group
Schindler
SR Technics
Work highlights
- Advised Capvis on the acquisition of a majority stake in SCHURTER Group and conducted a review and assessment of all matters related to the SCHURTER Group’s technology, which was the key asset for this investment.
- Advised Microsoft Schweiz GmbH with regard to the Public Clouds Contract concluded on 27 September 2022 with the Swiss Federation and assisted in the negotiations.
- Advised BRUSA HyPower AGon an investment agreement with Bosch Rexroth, M&G Investments and Temasek.
Switzerland > Dispute resolution: arbitration Tier 3
‘Excellent’ Niederer Kraft Frey AG is well-versed in handling disputes arising from the financial services, chemicals and commodities, as well as media and sport sectors. Daniel Eisele spearheads the practice, while Frank Spoorenberg often sits as co-arbitrator, sole arbitrator and chairman on a variety of proceedings. Boris Vittoz focuses on international commercial disputes, and Valerie Meyer Bahar maintains a prevalent position within the financial and insurance sectors. Tamir Livschitz and Anja Vogt departed the team in September 2023, joining 5Gambit Disputes Ltd.Practice head(s):
Daniel Eisele
Other key lawyers:
Frank Spoorenberg; Boris Vittoz; Valerie Meyer Bahar; Ernst Schmid
Testimonials
‘Excellent team. Recent opening of the Geneva office with great lawyers. In arbitration: Boris Vittoz.’
‘Superb. Excellent advocacy skills. Very well prepared.’
‘Ernst Schmid is a highly qualified and reliable arbitrator with a sound judgement and cogent reasoning; highly recommended.’
‘A law firm with a broad field of expertise. Excellent collaboration, top competent in whatever they do.’
‘Highly responsive, highly competent individuals. Strong negotiators, with an excellent grasp of their clients’ business. ’
‘Frank Spoorenberg stands out as one of the best arbirators in Switzerland. ’
‘Excellent team in Geneva.’
‘Frank Spoorenberg and Boris Vittoz are first-class practitioners.’
Work highlights
Switzerland > Intellectual property Tier 3
Recommended for its ‘solution-oriented’ nature, Niederer Kraft Frey AG‘s diverse range of capabilities across strategic litigation, commercial contracts and brand protection strategies enables it to operate for multinational companies and organisations. The team enjoys a strong presence across a multitude of sectors, from manufacturing and electronics to life sciences and IT. ‘Super responsive’ practice head Nicolas Birkhäuser possesses a wealth of experience in commercial contracts as well as managing domestic and international IP strategies. ‘Highly motivated’ Janine Reudt-Demont demonstrates prowess in the life sciences sector and other regulated industries.Practice head(s):
Nicolas Birkhäuser
Other key lawyers:
Janine Reudt-Demont; Michaela Zehnder
Testimonials
‘Solution oriented. This is a great team of lawyers that focuses on the issues and provides practical business advice, not conservative legalese. ’
‘Nicolas Birkhäuser is super responsive and takes ownership of his issues.’
‘Janine Reudt-Demont is highly motivated and has an excellent knowledge of the life sciences industry in Switzerland.’
‘What I would also like to mention in particular is the teams’ focus on new technologies. NKF uses and supports its customers also based on the latest knowledge of artificial technology. This makes the performance of the teams faster, more competent and for me as a customer also more favourable. ’
‘Responsive and available.’
‘The needs of the customer always come first. I particularly appreciate the dutiful and quick implementation of my requests. NKF has partners who always advise me competently.’
‘Janine Reudt-Demont has meticulously read into our IP situation and our specific needs. We know at all times that our interests are always protected in the best possible way through her work. ’
Key clients
Procter & Gamble
SkySale Schweiz GmbH
Thomson Reuters
Capvis AG
FibroGen Inc.
Josef Binkert AG
The Body Shop
Selecta
ASSA ABLOY AB
HANDELSVERBAND.swiss
Flatfox AG
Navistar International
Work highlights
- Assisted Procter & Gamble in taking action against the sale of products by two competitors, which was held, among others, to amount to unfair competition. The result for the client was successful.
- Advising and defending SkySale Schweiz against attacks by Apple and have already pushed back a significant part of them.
- Assisting Capvis in transactions in a wide range of different issues, including among others, the due diligence review of IP portfolios (patents, trademarks, designs), copyrights including in particular software (open source and other), know-how and business secrets.
Switzerland > Regulatory, compliance and investigations Tier 3
With expertise in multi-jurisdictional and cross-border matters, Niederer Kraft Frey AG‘s wide-ranging experience encompasses the insurance, medical and fashion sectors, among others, with particular strengths in handling white-collar related mandates. The team’s capabilities have been strengthened by the firm’s new office in Geneva, with white-collar experts Myriam Fehr-Alaoui and Nicolas Kuonen joining the team in January 2023 from Python and Tavernier Tschanz respectively. ‘Fantastic’ joint practice head Juerg Bloch is entrusted by clients to manage white-collar criminal defence matters and internal investigations, with fellow practice head Philipp Candreia fielding a strong practice that includes various investigations as well as enforcement matters concerning prudentially regulated institutions.Practice head(s):
Juerg Bloch; Philipp Candreia
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘A team of highly qualified legal experts rendering excellent and useful advice.’
‘What really stands out is the collaboration in this field and the drive by the team to achieve the desired outcome. ’
‘I would like to specifically mention Juerg Bloch in the respective practice area, who really stood out supporting us in different matters. Juerg has a very profound legal knowledge in his practice area and is exceptionally approachable. Particularly, I would like to highlight his solution driven mindset.’
‘Juerg Bloch is fantastic and has both the experience and relationships to assist any company involved in an investigation that has touch points with Switzerland and Swiss authorities.’
Key clients
EFG Bank AG
Credit Suisse
BMW AG
EMIX Trading AG
Leonteq
Chevron
Globegarden
LEONI Group
Prada Group
UBS Group
International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF)
HDI Global
B.A. Group
Work highlights
- Mandated to conduct an internal investigation into whether M Investments SA was hacked or whether someone within the organisation defrauded the company intentionally, as several fraudulent payments were made from this account to accounts abroad. In addition, representing M Investments SA in criminal and civil proceedings against Bank B in Geneva.
- Conducted a comprehensive internal investigation into Swiss based investment vehicle B.A. Group. Several investors and business partners claim that the client facilitated a multi-million Ponzi scheme and assisted in defrauding investors. A dozen criminal complaints were filed against various individuals (incl. our client) within the past 12 months.
- Representing one of the largest private banks in the investigations involving Malaysia’s sovereign wealth fund, 1Malaysia Development Berhad (“1MDB”). This is one of the world’s largest money laundering and corruption investigations in history, involving authorities in the United States, Switzerland, Singapore, Malaysia and Luxembourg. It involves the alleged theft of over USD 7bn from 1MDB, several billion of which was allegedly laundered through BSI.
Switzerland > Healthcare and life sciences
Switzerland > Banking and finance: Geneva
Niederer Kraft Frey AG > Firm Profile
The firm:
Niederer Kraft Frey is a leading full service Swiss law firm based in Zurich and Geneva with an international approach. The firm works closely with its clients in Switzerland and internationally, to implement strategic goals, strengthen businesses and navigate change effectively.
Niederer Kraft Frey offers integrated advice across the whole spectrum of corporate, finance and business law. The firm has a long track record of dealing effectively with complex challenges by combining legal excellence with commercial focus. Over decades, Niederer Kraft Frey has worked on the most significant and demanding matters in the Swiss market. This is the foundation of the firm’s distinct market knowledge, legal expertise and its capacity for innovative thought.
Main areas of practice
Antitrust and competition:
The team advises companies in cartel and abuse of dominant position investigations and in merger control proceedings, as well as in high-profile transactions, including the setup and growth of their business, cooperation, distribution, sourcing, R&D, market dominance and compliance. Clients include Swiss and international companies from a broad range of sectors and industries.
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- Advising companies in major cartel investigations, such as in the LIBOR, FX, leasing and bid rigging investigations
- Swiss counsel to, among others, ASSA ABLOY, BMW, Coop Genossenschaft, CLS Bank International, Credit Suisse AG, Procter & Gamble, See Tickets
Banking, finance and regulatory:
NKF’s team represents all kinds of financial services providers around the globe, their clients and investors in innovative finance transactions, financial services regulatory and compliance matters, enforcement proceedings and governmental investigations.
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- The NKF regulatory team advised UBS, the world’s largest wealth manager, on legal and regulatory aspects of the retention of inducements paid by product providers i.c. with advised and execution only-transactions carried out for clients and the requirements on the monitoring of the bank’s relevant product shelves.
- The NKF finance team acted as counsel on numerous domestic and cross-border credit and notes financings such as the landmark refinancing of Swiss Prime Site’s existing bank mortgages by two parallel unsecured ESG-linked credit facilities agreements with an aggregate value of CHF 2.6 billion or the financing for Bain and Cinven for the acquisition of Lonza’s Specialty Ingredients business and operations for an enterprise value of CHF 4.2 billion consisting of a combination of credit and sustainability-linked notes issuances.
- NKF represented Credit Suisse in FINMA proceedings relating to the “spygate” affair which ended with a decree favourable for the bank in October 2021 and now advises Credit Suisse on the implementation of regulatory improvement measures.
Capital markets:
NKF regularly advises on the largest and most complex capital market transactions and have been at the forefront of the development of new and innovative capital market products for many years. The team advises banking and insurance clients on the structuring of novel hybrid and other innovative regulatory capital instruments and on the regulatory capital treatment of capital market transactions.
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- Swiss counsel in the largest Swiss IPOs every year since 2014
- Counsel to Porsche on its international initial public offering and listing on Frankfurt Stock Exchange
- Swiss Counsel to the Global Coordinator, 4 other Joint Lead Managers and 15 Joint Bookrunners in the CHF 4 billion capital raise of Credit Suisse Group
- Counsel as issuer or underwriter counsel on eight of the nine 2022 GDR listings on SIX Swiss Exchange under the China-Switzerland Stock Connect program launched in July 2022
- Landmark CHF 20 billion Credit Suisse Switzerland Covered Bonds Programme
- Represented Arrangers or Originators in all SIX listed Swiss ABS transactions since 2012
Commercial:
NKF’s specialist lawyers cover the entire spectrum of corporate services. The team supports companies in the full range of their operational activities, from procurement and production through to the distribution of products and the provision of services.
Compliance:
NKF advises and represents individuals and multinational companies on all aspects of compliance, in particular anti-money laundering, anti-bribery and corruption, sanction and embargo compliance as well as antitrust compliance matters.
Corporate/M&A:
NKF’s practice covers: general aspects of corporate law, including capital markets laws and regulations applicable to public companies and groups; corporate restructurings and insolvency; preparation and holding of shareholders’ meetings of listed companies; advising senior management and boards of directors and their committees on a wide range of issues, including corporate governance and liability management; corporate housekeeping and compliance; and business succession planning for owner-managed and family businesses.
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- Counsel to leading Latin American retailer FEMSA on the acquisition of Valora Holding AG by way of public tender cash offer
Counsel to Partners Group on the acquisition of a majority stake in leading Swiss watchmaker Breitling from CVC - Represented Actelion on its USD 30 billion transaction with Johnson & Johnson
- Advised Tokyo-listed NEC Corporation in its acquisition of leading Swiss financial software company Avaloq Group AG
- Advised Global Blue Group Holding AG in its USD 2.5bn merger with Far Point Acquisition Corporation and listing on the NYSE
- Advised Broadcom on the US$18.9bn cash acquisition of CA Technologies
- Advised Électricité de France (EDF) on the sale of its 25% participation in Alpiq Holding AG
- Counsel to leading Latin American retailer FEMSA on the acquisition of Valora Holding AG by way of public tender cash offer
Dispute resolution:
The NKF team has extensive experience advising on complex and high-value cases, with a significant international element. The team’s extensive experience covers disputes in a wide range of industries from financial, commodities, sports, energy, construction, and pharma disputes to global investigations and risk management and handles all types of proceedings, in particular civil litigation, arbitration, administrative, criminal, and tax/customs proceedings.
Employment:
NKF advises publicly listed and private companies, financial institutions, executive employees and directors on all aspects of employment law from recruitment and contract negotiation to termination, including related fiscal, compensation, pension and social insurance law matters.
ESG:
NKF has broad experience advising clients across many sectors on how to successfully manage ESG risks and availing ESG opportunities. The focus lies on the three key ESG pillars “ESG risk identification, reporting and disclosure”, “ESG risk management” and “sustainable and green Finance”.
Intellectual property:
NKF’s IP team has extensive experience in all aspects of intellectual property law including the licensing, sale and securitisation of IP rights, copyright and trademark protection, unfair competition, bribery and the protection of know-how and business secrets.
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- Advised Navistar International Corporation on Swiss law aspects of a framework agreement for collaboration with Volkswagen Truck & Bus
- Advising Thomson Reuters, one of the world’s leading sources of intelligent business information
Investigations and enforcement, white-collar crime:
NKF’s investigations and enforcement lawyers have broad experience in conducting transnational, multijurisdictional internal regulatory and white collar crime investigations as well as in defending clients in governmental investigations, enforcement proceedings by Swiss and foreign supervisory authorities, and related civil disputes.
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- Advising several financial institutions and individuals in relation to Swiss and foreign investigations and enforcement proceedings
Private client:
NKF’s expertise in advising wealthy individuals, family businesses and entrepreneurs extends across the firm, with a particular focus on private wealth services, estate planning, corporate, commercial property and tax planning.
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- Estate planning, matrimonial property law, divorce law, foundation and philanthropic work
Real estate:
The real estate team specialises in high value, complex real estate transactions including sale and lease back transactions, hotel and leisure projects and the development of former industrial sites. NKF advises on property acquisition and investment, development, regulatory framework and structures, management, insurance, financing, restructuring, and disposal of all asset classes of real estate.
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- Advised Ina Invest Holding AG on the acquisition of 82’600 sqm within the development site Bredella
- Advised Rhystadt AG on the acquisition of 160,000 sqm within the Klybeck site from Novartis
- Advised Swisscanto Invest by Zürcher Kantonalbank Credit Suisse Asset Management AG and Schroders on various real estate transactions
Sport:
The NKF team advises international and national sports associations, leading sports clubs, global players in the sports industry and top athletes on all international and transdisciplinary sports law matters.
Tax:
The NKF tax team has deep expertise in structured finance, securitisation, corporate finance, corporate migration, mergers and acquisitions, restructuring, capital markets transactions, investment funds, private equity, real estate, employee benefits and participation, sports, charities, art and global operations.
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- Lead counsel to various single family offices of UHNWI
- Advised INA Invest (spin-off from Implenia) on a major real estate acquisition transaction with respect to all tax issues including for the financing of the transaction
- Advised Swiss global private banking group Julius Baer on the bond issuance by its parent company, Julius Baer Group Ltd., of USD 320 million perpetual non-cumulative and unsecured Additional Tier 1 (AT1) securities with no Swiss withholding tax on interest payments
Technology:
NKF advises domestic and international clients across industries on all aspects of technology, IT, outsourcing, telecoms, data privacy and cybersecurity. Years of practical experience, both in the legal field and in relevant business functions with technology providers, enables the team to offer clients commercially pragmatic advice on both domestic and international projects.
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- Advising Worldline on a technology driven strategic partnership in which Worldline acquired SIX Payment Services, the payment services division of SIX Swiss Exchange
- Advising Schindler in worldwide outsourcing and IoT projects
- Advising the World Economic Forum (WEF) on data protection matters and GDPR compliance
- Advising Microsoft in negotiations with public institutions in cloud contract matters
Main Contacts
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Dr Sandro Abegglen | Sandro Abegglen advises leading Swiss and international banks, broker-dealers, asset managers, fund… | View Profile | |
Paloma Alcántara | Paloma Alcántara has broad international experience on Antitrust & Competition matters and… | View Profile | |
Daniel Antognini | Daniel Antognini specialises in private and commercial client work and advises national… | View Profile | |
Dr Christoph Balsiger | Christoph Balsiger specializes in the fields of banking, regulatory and capital market… | View Profile | |
Dr iur Lukas Beeler | Lukas Beeler has extensive experience in dispute resolution. He specializes in domestic… | View Profile | |
Dr iur François M. Bianchi | Francois Bianchi specializes in the fields of banking regulatory and capital market… | View Profile | |
Mr Nicolas Birkhaeuser | Nicolas Birkhäuser advises undertakings in the field of Swiss and European competition… | View Profile | |
Dr iur Juerg Bloch | Juerg Bloch’s practice focuses on advising companies and individuals on corporate internal… | View Profile | |
Mr Daniel Bono | Daniel Bono’s practice focuses on capital markets, derivatives and structured finance, corporate… | View Profile | |
Mr Thomas Broennimann | Thomas Brönnimann advises issuers, banks and institutional investors in capital market and… | View Profile | |
Dr Philipp Candreia | Philipp Candreia, Partner, specializes in M&A transactions with a focus on the… | View Profile | |
Dr iur Andreas Casutt | Andreas Casutt’s practice focuses mainly on corporate law, corporate governance, employment law… | View Profile | |
Mr Daniel Eisele | Daniel Eisele specializes in large and complex litigation and arbitration proceedings, commercial… | View Profile | |
Prof Dr Peter Forstmoser | Prof. Forstmoser specializes in Corporate Law (in particular Law of Stock Corporations… | View Profile | |
Dr iur Thomas A Frick | Thomas Frick specializes in counselling Swiss and foreign banks and other financial… | View Profile | |
Andrea Giger | Andrea Giger’s practice focuses on complex international and domestic public and private… | View Profile | |
Ms Clara-Ann Gordon | Clara-Ann Gordon is specialized in the areas of TMT/Outsourcing, data privacy, internal… | View Profile | |
Dr iur Thomas Graf | Thomas Graf specializes in national and international tax law. He has a… | View Profile | |
Ms Catherine Grun Meyer | Catherine Grun mainly focuses on inheritance, estate and family law (including marital… | View Profile | |
Dr iur András Gurovits | András Gurovits specializes in Technology (IT, Telecoms, Manufacturing, Regulatory) transactions (including acquisitions,… | View Profile | |
Mr Philipp Haas | View Profile | ||
Mr Marco Haeusermann | Marco Häusermann is a partner in the NKF banking, finance & regulatory… | View Profile | |
Thomas Hochstrasser | Thomas Hochstrasser advises private clients on all matters of commercial, corporate, banking,… | View Profile | |
Dr iur Peter C Honegger | Peter Honegger specializes in banking and finance, mergers & acquisitions as well… | View Profile | |
Dr iur Peter R Isler | Peter Isler uses his broad legal experience in various areas of law,… | View Profile | |
Livia Keller | Livia Keller represents clients in employment, in contractual as well as in… | View Profile | |
Mr Adrian Koller | Adrian Koller’s practice focuses on public and private M&A and on financing… | View Profile | |
Mr Markus E Kronauer | Markus Kronauer specializes in all matters of tax advice for corporations, in… | View Profile | |
Mr Moritz Maurer | Moritz Maurer focuses on mergers & acquisitions, in particular as buyer’s advisor… | View Profile | |
Dr Valerie Meyer Bahar | Valerie Meyer Bahar specializes in commercial litigation and arbitration as well as… | View Profile | |
Dr Patrik R Peyer | Patrik Peyer is the co-head of NKF’s Corporate and M&A team. He… | View Profile | |
Janine Reudt-Demont | Janine Reudt-Demont is a life sciences and healthcare specialist at Niederer Kraft… | View Profile | |
Ms Christina Rinne | For more than 20 years Christina Rinne has specialised in national and… | View Profile | |
Dr iur Ernst F Schmid | Ernst F. Schmid is the former head of the dispute resolution group… | View Profile | |
Ms Daniela Schmucki | Daniela Schmucki specializes in Swiss and international tax law. She has devoted… | View Profile | |
Dr Bertrand G. Schott | Bertrand Schott specialises in the regulation of financial services, investment funds and… | View Profile | |
Prof Dr iur Rolf Sethe | Rolf Sethe’s practice focuses mainly on corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, corporate… | View Profile | |
Mr Philip Spoerlé | Philip is a corporate finance specialist with a focus on complex debt… | View Profile | |
Dr iur Thomas Sprecher | Thomas Sprecher is recognised for his expertise in foundation law, association law… | View Profile | |
Mr Andreas F Vögeli | Andreas F. Vögeli heads the Real Estate team at Niederer Kraft Frey.… | View Profile | |
Mirjam Vögeli | Mirjam Vögeli advises and represents high net worth individuals, families, and family… | View Profile | |
Dr Philippe Weber | Philippe Weber has vast experience in high profile corporate/M&A and capital markets… | View Profile | |
Mr Manuel Werder | Manuel Werder’s practice focuses on corporate law and M&A, including private equity… | View Profile | |
Oliver Zbinden | “Excellent real estate lawyer” (Legal 500 2022) Oliver Zbinden specialises in real… | View Profile | |
Dr iur Gaudenz G Zindel | Gaudenz Zindel specializes in corporate and commercial law, particularly the law on… | View Profile | |
Dr iur Ulysses von Salis | Ulysses von Salis specialises in private equity, M&A and corporate transactions as… | View Profile |
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Galderma secures USD 3.65bn financing
17th April 2024 Niederer Kraft Frey advised the banking syndicate on a USD 3.65 billion term and revolving credit facilities agreement for Galderma group in connection with its successful IPO on SIX Swiss Exchange on 22 March 2024.Breitling announces its partnership with Climate Impulse
15th April 2024 Niederer Kraft Frey advised Climate Impulse on its partnership agreement with Breitling.Clariant places dual tranche CHF 200m and CHF 150m senior bonds maturing 2027 and 2031
5th April 2024 Niederer Kraft Frey advised Clariant AG on the placement of a CHF 200 million bond with a term to maturity of three years (Tranche A) and a CHF 150 million bond with a term to maturity of seven years (Tranche B).Smart Building & Industrial Services GmbH acquires Swibox Holding AG
26th March 2024 Niederer Kraft Frey advised EOS Partners GmbH on the acquisition of Swibox Holding AG by Smart Building & Industrial Services GmbH.Phoenix Technologies collaborates with IBM to offer a unique and sovereign AI solution and state-of-the-art AI infrastructure in Switzerland
26th March 2024 Niederer Kraft Frey acted as legal advisor to Phoenix Technologies AG in the negotiations and the conclusion of an AI collaboration agreement with IBM.SpineArt secures more than CHF 20m in convertible financing
20th March 2024 Niederer Kraft Frey advised SpineArt on its CHF 20 million convertible financing.Galderma successfully launches its IPO on SIX Swiss Exchange
14th March 2024 Niederer Kraft Frey advised a syndicate of 15 banks, led by Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and UBS as joint global coordinators, in connection with the initial public offering of Galderma Group AG that launched on 13 March 2024.MANDI invests in Cultivated Biosciences
12th March 2024 Niederer Kraft Frey acted as counsel to Mandi Ventures (MANDI) on its investment in Cultivated Biosciences SA.abrantix announces the joint venture PaytestLab with B2 Payment Solutions
8th March 2024 Niederer Kraft Frey advised abrantix AG on its joint venture with B2 Payment Solutions Inc.Groupe Factoria acquires PRINTHOF GmbH
4th March 2024 Niederer Kraft Frey advised Groupe Factoria on the acquisition of PRINTHOF GmbH.Calibre Scientific acquires Ruwag
19th February 2024 Niederer Kraft Frey advised Calibre Scientific, Inc., (Calibre Scientific) on the acquisition of Ruwag Handels AG.Springer Nature secures EUR 2.5bn financing
15th February 2024 Niederer Kraft Frey advised the banking consortium led by Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft, ING Bank, a branch of ING-DiBa AG,Bertrand Piccard unveils Climate Impulse, a new flagship for climate action
12th February 2024 Niederer Kraft Frey advised Bertrand Piccard and Climate Impulse on the project set-up and the partnership agreement with Syensqo.Evolva Holding SA sells its operations to Lallemand Inc.
31st January 2024 Niederer Kraft Frey advised Evolva Holding SA on the sale of its wholly-owned operating subsidiary Evolva AG to Danstar Ferment AG, a Swiss affiliate of Lallemand Inc.MVM Partners closes USD 30m investment in icotec ag
31st January 2024 Niederer Kraft Frey advised MVM Partners on its investment in icotec ag.Demathieu Bard acquires Steiner Construction SA
24th January 2024 Niederer Kraft Frey advised Demathieu Bard on the acquisition of Steiner Construction SA.Rayner Group acquires This AG
23rd January 2024 Niederer Kraft Frey advised Rayner Group on the acquisition of This AG from the private investment company Multimed AG and accompanied minority investors.Stalicla secures USD 17.4m in series B financing to propel precision neuro advancements
19th January 2024 Niederer Kraft Frey advised Stalicla on its series B financing.MediCrops acquires TopPharm pharmacy and Topmed medical office
16th January 2024 Niederer Kraft Frey advised MediCrops AG on the acquisition of a majority stake in Hygieia Partners AG (TopPharm pharmacy) and Topmed AG (Topmed medical office).Transgourmet Switzerland acquires POMONA SUISSE
8th January 2024 Niederer Kraft Frey advised Transgourmet Switzerland AG on the acquisition of POMONA SUISSE AG.Calibre Scientific acquires Bioreba AG
5th January 2024 Niederer Kraft Frey advised Calibre Scientific, Inc., (Calibre Scientific) on the acquisition of Bioreba AG.Leonteq acquires a 10% stake in the Swiss stock exchange BX Swiss
3rd January 2024 Niederer Kraft Frey advised Leonteq on its acquisition of a 10 per cent stake in the Swiss stock exchange BX Swiss.Shenzhen Senior Technology Material Co., Ltd. completes GDR offering and SIX Swiss Exchange listing
3rd January 2024 Niederer Kraft Frey advised Shenzhen Senior Technology Material Co., Ltd. on its offering of global depositary receipts (GDRs) and SIX Swiss Exchange listing under the China-Switzerland Stock Connect. Shenzhen Senior Technology Material, whose A Shares are listed on Shenzhen Stock Exchange, sold 12,684,800 GDRs representing five A-Shares each at an offer price of USD 9.46, raising gross proceeds of approximately USD 120.0 million from the offering. Trading in the GDRs on SIX Swiss Exchange commenced on 18 December 2023. Shenzhen Senior Technology Material is a lithium-ion battery separator manufacturer with 20 years of experience in research and development, production, and sales of lithium-ion battery separators. Shenzhen Senior Technology Material expects to use the net proceeds from the transaction to support its overseas expansion and for working capital and general corporate purposes. Huatai Financial Holdings (Hong Kong) Limited acted as sole global coordinator and joint bookrunner for the offering, while CLSA Limited, CMB International Capital Limited and China Securities (International) Corporate Finance Limited acted as joint bookrunners. The NKF team advising on the transaction was co-led by Capital Markets partners Philippe Weber and Daniel Bono, working with associates Thiago Claro and Manuel Hirlinger (both Capital Markets).Breitling acquires Universal Genève SA
20th December 2023 Niederer Kraft Frey advised the Stelux Group on the sale of Universal Genève SA to Breitling AG.Cortexia completes a new financing round
20th December 2023 Niederer Kraft Frey advised Cortexia SA as Swiss counsel on its financing round subscribed by Bloomhaus Ventures AG, Spicehaus Partners AG,Invision acquires a majority stake in NonStop Gym
13th December 2023 Niederer Kraft Frey advised Invision on its investment in NonStop Gym.Sonio group acquires JevoTrust Management AG
1st December 2023 Niederer Kraft Frey advised the Sonio group on the acquisition of JevoTrust Management AG.Andermatt Swiss Alps AG closes CHF 125m credit facility
22nd November 2023 Niederer Kraft Frey advised Credit Suisse (Switzerland) Ltd. acting as arranger, agent and lender and a consortium of Swiss banks acting as lenders on a CHF 125 million revolving credit facility for Andermatt Swiss Alps AG to refinance its existing financial indebtedness and to finance working capital needs and investments for the development of, among other things, hotel and tourism infrastructure in Andermatt.Solar Impulse Foundation launches RUNWAY, a new matchmaking tool for cleantech
21st November 2023 Niederer Kraft Frey advised Solar Impulse Foundation on the setting-up of its new matchmaking platform.Will Semiconductor Co., Ltd. Shanghai completes GDR offering and SIX Swiss Exchange listing
10th November 2023 Niederer Kraft Frey advised J.P. Morgan Securities and UBS AG on the offering of global depositary receipts (GDRs) and SIX Swiss Exchange listing of Will Semiconductor Co., Ltd. Shanghai under the China-Switzerland Stock Connect.EMZ sells ASSEPRO group to The Ardonagh Group
8th November 2023 Niederer Kraft Frey advised EMZ on the sale of the ASSEPRO group to The Ardonagh Group.Coop launches Coop Finance+
6th November 2023 Niederer Kraft Frey advised Coop on the launch of Coop Finance+. With Coop Finance+, in collaboration with several partners in the financial, pension and technology sectors,Swiss Steel successfully completes divestiture of Eastern European entities
2nd November 2023 Niederer Kraft Frey advised Swiss Steel Group, a leading producer of special long steel solutions, in the successful divestiture of several distribution entities in Eastern Europe to IMS group, a division of JACQUET METALS. The divestiture was completed on 31 October 2023.R&S Group enters into Business Combination Agreement with VT5
1st November 2023 Niederer Kraft Frey advised R&S Group, a leading provider of electrical infrastructure components in Switzerland and international markets,Carvolution secures CHF 24m financing line
30th October 2023 Niederer Kraft Frey advised Zuger Kantonalbank as sole lender on an innovative CHF 24 million credit facility to finance Carvolution's expansion of its modern vehicle fleet.Lakera secures USD 10m in funding to secure Generative AI in the enterprise
23rd October 2023 Niederer Kraft Frey advised Lakera AI on its USD 10 million equity financing led by Redalpine, with Fly Ventures, Inovia Capital and angels including the co-founders of Snyk,Clariant places CHF 150m bond maturing 2028
17th October 2023 Niederer Kraft Frey advised Clariant AG on the placement of a CHF 150 million bond with a term to maturity of five years. The net proceeds will be used for general financing purposes.DKSH completes second linkage of an existing credit facility to sustainability targets
12th October 2023 Niederer Kraft Frey advised Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited, acting as sustainability coordinator and The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, Singapore Branch acting as agent,NKF expands tax practice with two new partners in Geneva
6th October 2023 Niederer Kraft Frey is pleased to announce a significant expansion of its tax practice with the joining of two new tax partners in Geneva, effective as of 1 October 2023: Marcel Meier and Jacques Pittet.PolyPeptide secures revolving credit facility
5th October 2023 Niederer Kraft Frey advised PolyPeptide on its inaugural EUR 111 million three-year revolving credit facility with Credit Suisse, Danske Bank and Zürcher Kantonalbank as mandated lead arrangers.NBW, BodyFeet and Bio-Medica join Vantage Education Group
27th September 2023 Niederer Kraft Frey advised Vantage Education AG, one of the largest private providers of education and training in the Swiss market, on the acquisitions of the NBW, BodyFeet and Bio-Medica.Autoneum launches its rights offering targeting net proceeds of approximately CHF 100m
18th September 2023 Niederer Kraft Frey acted as counsel to Autoneum Holding AG in its rights offering launched on 14 September 2023. The targeted net proceeds from the offering of CHF 100 million will be used to partially repay the CHF 150 million bridge loan which Autoneum entered into to provide initial financing for the acquisition of Borgers’ automotive business.IDAK Food Group acquires Romer’s Hausbäckerei AG
31st August 2023 Niederer Kraft Frey advised IDAK Food Group, a premium frozen food provider with highest quality standards, on the acquisition of a majority stake in Romer’s Hausbäckerei AG.ZuriMED closes CHF 14.5m series A financing round
29th August 2023 Niederer Kraft Frey advised ZuriMED Technologies on its CHF 14.5 million series A financing round led by Chindex Medical Limited (Hong Kong), Yellowstone Holding AG (Geneva) and a group of leading orthopaedic surgeons from Switzerland, Germany, France, and the United States.Sonio group merges with BUSINESS IT AG
15th August 2023 Niederer Kraft Frey advised the Sonio group on the merger with BUSINESS IT AG. The merger creates one of the largest ICT service providers in the field of IT infrastructure in Switzerland.EMZ Partners and Aspire Education Group acquire WEKA Group’s Education Division
9th August 2023 Niederer Kraft Frey advised private equity firm EMZ Partners (EMZ) and its portfolio company Aspire Education Group,HYGH closes EUR 21.5m financing round
27th July 2023 Niederer Kraft Frey acted as lead counsel to HYGH AG in connection with its EUR 21.5 million financing round in which Sparta Capital Management provided debt and equity financing.Fabrimex AG sold to Exista AG
26th July 2023 Niederer Kraft Frey advised Werap Group on the successful sale of its shares in Fabrimex AG to Exista AG,Axpo sold minority stake in Axpo Volt Beteiligung AG to BVK
19th July 2023 Niederer Kraft Frey advised Axpo Holding AG on the sale of a minority stake in Axpo Volt Beteiligung AG to BVK.Oliver Healthcare Packaging acquires EK-Pack
18th July 2023 Niederer Kraft Frey advised Oliver Healthcare Packaging, a leading supplier of sterile barrier flexible packaging solutions for the global healthcare market,Capvis succcessfully completes the financing for the acquisition of SCHURTER Group
12th July 2023 Niederer Kraft Frey advised Capvis on all aspects of the financing relating to the acquisition of a majority stake in SCHURTER Group.CKW sells majority stake in EWA-energieUri AG to the canton of Uri and the corporation Uri
12th July 2023 Niederer Kraft Frey advised CKW on the sale of a majority stake in EWA-energieUri AG to a consortium consisting of the canton of Uri, the corporation Uri and funds managed by Swiss Life Asset Management.Swiss International Scientific School Dubai (SISD) joins Nord Anglia Education
11th July 2023 Niederer Kraft Frey acted as lead counsel to the shareholders in Swiss International Scientific School Dubai (SISD) joining Nord Anglia Education in a landmark transaction in the education sector.SAS Eurotandem merges with Advaton AG
10th July 2023 Niederer Kraft Frey acted as lead counsel to CGS Management AG and Advaton AG, owner of Kalt Maschinenbau AG and Staedler Automation AG on the merger of Advaton AG with the French company SAS Eurotandem.Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co., Ltd. completes GDR offering and SIX Swiss Exchange listing
10th July 2023 Niederer Kraft Frey advised Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co., Ltd. on its offering of global depositary receipts (GDRs) and SIX Swiss Exchange listing under the China-Switzerland Stock Connect.bNovate Technologies SA completes Series C financing
28th June 2023 Niederer Kraft Frey advised bNovate Technologies SA as Swiss counsel on its CHF 12 million Series C financing round led by Emerald Technology Ventures, followed by existing shareholders.BOCI issues CNH 200m fully digital structured notes originated by UBS
21st June 2023 Niederer Kraft Frey advised UBS on all Swiss structuring, legal and regulatory aspects in connection with the origination of the issuance of CNH 200 million fully digital (tokenized) structured notes by Bank of China International Holdings (BOCI),Confederation and UBS sign CHF 9bn Loss Protection Agreement
15th June 2023 Niederer Kraft Frey advised the Swiss Confederation on the conclusion of a Loss Protection Agreement (LPA) with UBS Group AG.Kunshan Dongwei Technology Co., Ltd. completes GDR offering and SIX Swiss Exchange listing
15th June 2023 Niederer Kraft Frey advised Kunshan Dongwei Technology Co., Ltd. on its offering of global depositary receipts (GDRs) and SIX Swiss Exchange listing under the China-Switzerland Stock Connect.Swiss Prime Site issues CHF 275m convertible loan notes
12th June 2023 Swiss Prime Site issued convertible loan notes in the aggregate amount of CHF 275 million to ELM B.V., a repackaging vehicle.Gasverbund Mittelland AG raises EUR 250m credit facility
7th June 2023 Niederer Kraft Frey advised Gasverbund Mittelland AG, the leading procurement and grid company of natural and biogas to the Plateau and Northwestern regions in Switzerland,DKSH links existing CHF 315m term loan facility to sustainability targets
7th June 2023 DKSH links existing CHF 315m term loan facility to sustainability targetsArab Bank (Switzerland) Ltd. and Gonet & Cie SA complete strategic business partnership
6th June 2023 Niederer Kraft Frey advised Nicolas Gonet and Gonet & Cie SA on the strategic business partnership with Arab Bank (Switzerland) Ltd.Inmarsat selects SWISSto12’s HummingSat for I-8 Satellites to power L-band network
2nd June 2023 Niederer Kraft Frey advised SWISSto12 in its landmark deal with Inmarsat to build its new generation of spacecraft.Ecorobotix SA completes Series B Prime financing
26th May 2023 Niederer Kraft Frey advised Ecorobotix SA as Swiss counsel on its CHF 46 million Series B Prime financing round led by AQTON Private Equity GmbH and Cibus Capital LLP. Additional investments came from Swisscanto Invest/Swisscanto Growth Fund I, Yara Growth Ventures, Flexstone Partners, as well as existing investors including Swisscom Ventures, BASF Venture Capital, 4FOX Ventures and Verve Ventures.NewBiologix raises USD 50m in series A financing
15th May 2023 Niederer Kraft Frey advised NewBiologix on its launch and its USD 50 million series A financing.Swiss Finance & Property AG arranges CHF 135m rights offering of Orascom Development Holding AG
9th May 2023 Niederer Kraft Frey advised Swiss Finance & Property AG as sole lead manager and Helvetische Bank as settlement agent in Orascom's successful capital increase by way of a rights offering launched on 14 April 2023. The transaction consisted of an offering of subscription rights and a backstop commitment by the majority shareholder for shares for which subscription rights were not exercised. Orascom has issued 19,228,617 registered shares with a par value of CHF 5.00 each, leading to gross proceeds in an amount of approximately CHF 135 million. The cash proceeds from the offering will be used to finance current development projects in Oman, Montenegro and the United Kingdom and for general corporate purposes. The newly issued registered shares are listed and traded on SIX Swiss Exchange.Stadtcasino Baden AG acquires the remaining 19% minority stake in Casinò Locarno SA and becomes sole shareholder
9th May 2023 Niederer Kraft Frey advised the Stadtcasino Baden group on its acquisition of the remaining 19% minority stake in Casinò Locarno. With this acquisition, the Stadtcasino Baden group owns all shares of Casinò Locarno and further strengthens its position in the Italian speaking part of Switzerland.VectivBio has its IPO on Nasdaq
27th May 2021 Niederer Kraft Frey advised the banking syndicate, led by BofA Securities, SVB Leerink and Credit Suisse, in connection with the initial public offering of VectivBio Holding AG and the listing of its shares on Nasdaq. Through its IPO, which priced on 8 April 2021 at USD 17 per share, VectivBio raised gross proceeds of USD 146.6 million (including greenshoe). At market close on the first day of trading, VectivBio had a market capitalisation of USD 824 million.Securitisation of auto lease assets originated by AMAG Leasing AG
27th May 2021 Niederer Kraft Frey advised Credit Suisse as Arranger and Joint Lead Manager and Zürcher Kantonalbank as Joint Lead Manager in connection with the auto lease securitisation and issuance by Swiss Car ABS 2021-1 AG of CHF 200,000,000 0.50 per cent. asset-backed notes due 2031. The notes, which are backed by a portfolio of Swiss auto lease assets originated by AMAG Leasing AG, have been assigned a “AAAsf” / “AAA(sf)” rating by Fitch / S&P and are listed on SIX Swiss Exchange. The transaction closed on 19 April 2021 and constitutes the sixth auto lease securitisation of AMAG Leasing AG following its debut transaction in 2015.Crédit Agricole next bank (Suisse) SA issues CHF 200m Covered Bonds under its innovative Covered Bond Programme
27th May 2021 On 9 April 2021, Crédit Agricole next bank (Suisse) SA successfully completed its second issuance under its Swiss Covered Bond Programme, issuing CHF 200 million Series 2021-1 0.125 per cent. Fixed-Rate Covered Bonds due April 2031 (with extended maturity date April 2032). The Covered Bonds are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange and rated “AAA” by Fitch. In respect of the issuance, Credit Suisse AG and Crédit Agricole CIB acted as Joint Lead Managers.PolyPeptide Group AG successfully opens Swiss IPO Season 2021 with an up to CHF 848m offering
27th May 2021 PolyPeptide Group AG, advised by Niederer Kraft Frey as lead counsel, today commenced trading on SIX Swiss Exchange. This represents the first traditional IPO in Switzerland since late 2019. The IPO was multiple times oversubscribed given strong demand from investors across Switzerland and internationally.BC Capital AG (Bluecode) closes EUR 20m financing round
27th May 2021 Niederer Kraft Frey advised BC Capital AG, a Fintech company with registered offices in Lachen, in connection with its latest financing round. The EUR 20 million financing round, which included existing as well as new investors, was led by the family office of the Hopp family.Invision AG acquires majority stake in SkySale Schweiz GmbH
27th May 2021 Niederer Kraft Frey advised Invision AG, a leading equity investment company, on the acquisition of a majority stake in SkySale Schweiz GmbH. The transaction was completed on 27 April 2021.Transgourmet acquires GM FOOD
27th May 2021 Niederer Kraft Frey advised Transgourmet on the acquisition of GM FOOD.Montana Aerospace AG successfully launches its IPO and starts trading on SIX
27th May 2021 Today, Montana Aerospace AG commenced trading on SIX Swiss Exchange. The offering consisted of 17,153,997 new shares at an offer price of CHF 25.65 per share (with an over-allotment option of up to 2,573,099 existing shares offered by Montana Tech Components AG), implying an offering volume of approximately CHF 506 million and a total market capitalisation of approximately CHF 1.2 billion.David Degen acquires majority of shares in FC Basel Holding AG from Bernhard Burgener
27th May 2021 Niederer Kraft Frey advised former Swiss national football player and entrepreneur David Degen on the acquisition of a majority of the shares in FC Basel Holding AG from Bernhard Burgener. FC Basel Holding AG owns 75 percent of FC Basel (FC Basel 1893 AG), 25 percent belongs to the association FC Basel 1893. FC Basel is a Swiss football club rich in tradition, which in its history has been Swiss Champion 20 times and Swiss Cup Winner 13 times.beecom AG acquired by Eficode
27th May 2021 Niederer Kraft Frey acted as counsel to the selling shareholders in the sale of beecom AG to Eficode, Europe’s leading DevOps company. The transaction was successfully closed in May 2021.Legal Briefings
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