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VISCHER is a leading Swiss law firm with over 120 fee earners. The firm provides solution-oriented support in all aspects of commercial, tax, and regulatory law. Their experts are organized in more than 20 practice teams, each led by experienced partners.

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Capital markets in Switzerland

Homburger

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.

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.

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.

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.

Practice head(s):

Matthias Courvoisier


Other key lawyers:

Ansgar Schott; Yves Mauchle


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.

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.

Practice head(s):

Adrian Dörig


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.

Practice head(s):

Theodor Härtsch


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’.

Practice head(s):

Stephan Werlen


Other key lawyers:

Tina Balzli; Matthias Kuert


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.

Practice head(s):

Marc Gruninger


Other key lawyers:

Markus Brülhart


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.

Practice head(s):

Urs Bertschinger


Other key lawyers:

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.

Practice head(s):

Pascal Honold


Other key lawyers:

Wolfgang Zürcher; 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.