‘The team is capable of managing any M&A topic at lightening speed.’

‘Seasoned experts in the field of M&A and PE, with a formidable track record of successful execution.’

‘A broad and diverse team, which allows them to swiftly and professionally carry out transactions with exceptional efficiency.’

‘One of the best and most experienced teams.’

‘Strong subject matter expertise in combination with excellent commercial acumen, which is a rare combination and a must in driving forward due diligence and negotiations during complicated processes.’

‘Raphael Annasohn was an absolute pleasure to work with. He combines deep legal and technical understanding with sound judgement, commercial acumen and pragmatism. Without Raphael, it would have not been possible to progress the project at such a speed.’

‘The M&A team of Christoph Neeracher is unique in the way he has managed to build a broad group of M&A experts consisting of several partners and associates that clearly stand out in terms of their expert knowledge, high level of commitment and responsiveness.’

‘What makes this practice unique is its deep understanding of the IT industry, combined with extensive private equity transaction structuring capabilities. The lawyers are up to date on the latest trends and technologies, and they are able to provide practical and strategic advice to clients.’

‘What impresses me most is their collaborative attitude.’

‘I am constantly pleased with Karin Mattle and her performance.’

‘A very knowledgeable and highly responsive team. All answers and solutions are straight to the point.’

‘Very responsive, knowledgeable and experienced in complex cases.’

‘The Homburger commercial, corporate and M&A team is very skilled, professional and reliable. They always deliver high-end quality even under extreme time pressure and despite ambiguities.’

‘Daniel Hasler and his team delivers extremely high-quality work. Daniel is a very seasoned professional who always knows what his clients need.’

‘Homburger’s professionalism, quick responses, and thorough and accurate work have led us to retain them for all of our Swiss transactions.’

‘They are smart, creative, pragmatic, responsive and a pleasure to work with. I truly feel that they understand how important these issues are for us a company, and they care about them as much as I do.’

‘Very knowledgeable and they provide to-the-point input for problem solving (and not lengthy legal memos). They understand and seek to understand, with the right level of detail, the business background of an issue.’

‘Lenz & Staehelin is one of the leading M&A and capital markets law firms in Switzerland. Their experience, technical knowledge, commercial judgement and network among Swiss corporates are truly excellent. The firm is very well integrated into the M&A ecosystem and has therefore a unique understanding of deal making in Switzerland.’

‘Tino Gaberthüehl is very hardworking and exceptionally responsive, technically impeccable, commercially pragmatic in negotiations, and well connected.’

‘Stephan Erni is an excellent dealmaker and negotiator and is highly experienced in private M&A situations. He is a fantastic team player.’

‘Simone Ehrsam is very hardworking, experienced and a safe pair of hands, as well as highly experienced in public M&A situations.’

‘Lenz provides creative and commercial solutions in complex legal transactions at a fair price. The practice leverages competent and high-performing associates. Lenz works well in collaboration with our international counsel.’

‘An outstanding M&A team. They are very committed, smart negotiators, and fun to work with. Great value for money!’

‘Great knowledge of corporate matters, very hands-on, lots of insights from the industry and into how other competitors operate. Friendly and problem-solving attitude.’

‘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.’

‘They are extremely competent and responsive in providing commercial advice.’

‘Alexander Vogel is extremely responsive, with a constructive, commercial approach.’

‘Good diversity in the team. They have strong leadership, clear communication, trust and accountability.’

‘Andrea Sieber is more than a lawyer with comprehensive legal knowledge: she has a great understanding of industries, companies, and business management, as well as economics.’

‘Very responsive. Willing to go above and beyond to get the job done.’

‘Andrea Sieber is smart and tough without being antagonistic. I’ve had the pleasure of working with Andrea on a few projects and can recommend her without qualification.’

‘Andrea Sieber is the lawyer to go to. Very efficient with a deal-maker mentality while being a tough negotiator at the same time. She is extremely reliable and responsive. I would wholeheartedly recommend her for any M&A transaction.’

‘Mona Stephenson is really responsive, very pragmatic and business oriented. As she has a very good understanding of our business, she always finds the right advice.’

‘Without exception, we experienced high-level expertise, good communication, calm, professional guidance, and trustworthy behaviours.’

‘Sébastien Roy is the most professional and trustworthy legal expert I have ever had the opportunity to work with.’

‘Fast and highly knowledgeable advice, very good international network, diverse team.’

‘Petra Hanselmann is very knowledgeable and gives excellence advice. She is very involved in her cases and very reliable even in turbulent times. You can always count on her.’

‘Their client-centric approach, prioritising open communication, is a real plus.’

‘They take a hands-on approach and their practical solutions stand out.’

‘I highly appreciate the integrated and holistic approach of the Pestalozzi team. The team worked seamless together across the various practice groups and we got pragmatic, solution-oriented and fast advice.’

‘Petra Hanselmann is an outstanding lawyer and a great negotiator. She is my choice for any M&A transaction in Switzerland.’

‘Tarek Houdrouge is the most impressive lawyer I have worked with: he combines outstanding technical legal skills with a solution-oriented approach. It is a real pleasure working with him as he facilitates all complex matters and offers innovative advice.’

‘The firm stands out thanks to its extensive knowledge of Swiss business law, combined with a personalised approach that customises solutions to individual requirements. Furthermore, its global outlook ensures that it takes into account international legal and industry developments when providing guidance.’

‘Marcel Jakob is widely recognised for his extensive knowledge in the venture capital space. He possesses a deep understanding of the international and local trends in the area. His business acumen and his quick responsiveness set him apart, allowing us to make quick and well-informed decisions.’

‘Exceptionally strong and relevant industry experience. Highly efficient overall experience. Great team.’

‘Tailored, focused, cost-conscious advice that is always pragmatic and endeavours to dovetail with the wider advice or transaction at hand. They are super responsive and very user friendly too.’

‘Oliver Triebold in particular has been instrumental in guiding us and providing not just legal advice but also in helping the company through some sensitive and difficult situations.’

‘I was really impressed by Tarek Houdrouge. He is very client focused, commercial and pragmatic, getting results in a calm, reasoned way when the other side were particularly difficult.’

‘Very creative and solution oriented, very enthusiastic and always thinking about the client.’

‘Luc Defferrard has a very commercial approach and is not too legalistic.’

‘Very reliable. High quality. Hands-on approach.’

‘Urs Gnos produces high-quality work. Markus Vischer is great for complex scenarios.’

‘Walder Wyss’s team delivers pragmatic advice, enabling us to capitalise quickly on business opportunities.’

‘Very professional and goal-oriented team.’

‘Great team that is accurate as a Swiss watch, even in complicated matters, delivering legal solutions of the highest quality and considering every possible aspect of the matter.’

‘The team is composed of diverse and motivated professionals with a strong sense of priorities and values.’

‘Alexandre Both has the knack of explaining complex situations in an easy manner to his clients. Very detail oriented and solutions focused.’

‘Pragmatic, efficient, fast.’

‘Andreas Hinsen was remarkably responsive. He collaborated effectively with co-counsel, and presented effectively to our board and other outside advisors.’

‘Andreas Hinsen was exceptionally responsive and engaging. He was also a good listener who sought to understand the issues presented, and who sought to understand the priorities which were important to our company.’

‘The Advestra team was responsive, professional, and practical in providing legal advice. We collaborated on a tricky, unique case and they provided strong options that ultimately resulted in a positive outcome.’

‘Friendly, very accessible, true partners.’

‘Always available and reply quickly to queries. Able to co-ordinate a project with various parties.’

‘Pragmatic and look for solutions rather than problems.’

‘Andreas Hinson was a significant influence on the positive outcome of our project, and his sound understanding of our options, combined with practical ideas, led to success. He has strong communication skills and is responsive, professional and diligent.’

‘The team is highly committed and competent, with a good understanding of the market. Bratschi offers a solution to any problem we may have.’

‘Thomas Peter is our lead contact person. While he has excellent legal knowledge, we also appreciate his pronounced business focus and the ability to render practical advice. He is very responsive and reliable.’

‘They remained focused on the client’s needs. The team is highly competent and engaged.’

‘Highly client and business oriented and able to provide on-the-spot advice and solutions.’

‘Pascal Rüedi provides immediate advice on any specific transaction. Pascal speaks “business language” and is therefore able to explain challenging legal topics to business people easily.’

‘We had a great experience working with Pascal Rüedi and his team. As transaction counsel, they were always on top of deal issues and extremely responsive.’

‘Pascal Rüedi stood out for his knowledge, professionalism and commercial approach to managing transactions. A delight to work with.’

‘All of them are very pragmatic, flexible and service oriented.’

‘Very dedicated team. Highly responsive.’

‘Very strong stakeholder management skills in M&A and partnership management in the highly entrepreneurial life sciences and biotech sector. They lead strategically and operationally.’

‘Apart from having strong corporate law and M&A experience, Stefan Brunnschweiler displays ownership and accountability for getting a transaction done and managing open items in the aftermath. He has a diligent eye for detail plus the ability to take a helicopter view.’

‘Business acumen, pragmatism and a hands-on approach.’

‘Alain Raemy is very easy to work with. Efficient, clear, and solutions oriented. He has a great talent for putting himself in the shoes of his client. There is never any issue.’

‘CMS von Erlach has a great M&A team, which has a finger on the pulse and, besides its obviously excellent legal background, delivers commercially driven results to its clients.’

‘Alain Raemy provides excellent advice on clients’ needs in a very efficient manner. His way of work is excellent, as are his negotiations skills, which helps to get a transaction over the finish line.’

‘Creativity, dedication, and a profound knowledge of the market and trends. This is especially true for Daniel Jenny.’

‘A top team with a lot of experience and a high level of competence.’

‘An experienced team for M&A transactions.’

‘Marc Nufer is a very experienced M&A lawyer with a very good understanding of the needs of his clients.’

‘The team is pragmatic, solution-oriented and efficient. Besides that, they understand entrepreneurship from the ground up, take new roads and find innovative solutions.’

‘They have known our market, our business and our culture for years and therefore really provide value for the money.’

‘They offer great personal commitment and partner attention.’

‘Beat Brechbühl is a smart and tough negotiator – highly efficient and creative.’

‘Ines Pöschel is thorough and an excellent specialist in governance and communications matters.’

‘An agile team of partners with a very entrepreneurial mindset, who are willing to put themselves into the position of the client.’

‘Technical skills, responsiveness, user-friendly approach and great knowledge of the market.’

‘They are very fast and efficient. If there is a challenge to overcome, they always have several innovative solutions to the problem.’

‘Marco Toni has extensive experience in the M&A field.’

‘Gilles Pitschen is swift and immediately available.’

‘Great availability, extensive experience in M&A transactions, strong negotiation skills and strong client orientation.’

‘I consider Jürg Luginbühl to be one of the best M&A lawyers in Switzerland. A very strong negotiator and deal enabler.’

‘Easy to work with, pragmatic and very service-oriented dealmakers.’

‘The team has superior knowledge of the M&A field. The team has a good mix of skills, with Jürg Luginbühl being exceptionally good at constructing the contract, reviewing the proposal and negotiating with the other party.’

‘The team is able to adapt to the situation. They act precisely.’

‘They always have a strong commercial approach. In doing so, they think for their client and act in their interests.’

‘As a client you feel well supported and accompanied throughout the process. In addition, working with the team is fun and enjoyable.’

‘Marc Walter’s invaluable expertise and responsiveness are a must in complex transactions. He knows how to address the key issues without losing sight of the details.’

‘Marc Walter’s ability to deliver on time and his fair invoicing make him a very reliable partner. His language skills have also been much appreciated.’

‘I’ve partnered with Wenger Vieli on commercial, corporate and M&A transactions and can vouch for their exceptional service. Highlights include their deep understanding of local and global markets, which ensures solutions tailored to any client’s needs, and their personalised advice and genuine business understanding.’

‘Wenger Vieli stand out in the crowded legal sector for their tailored expertise and innovative practices.’

‘Beat Speck is proactive, with excellent analytical skills; he brings a personal touch and a vast industry network.’

‘The team has a great balance between pragmatism and fundamental legal knowledge. Hence, they resolve clients’ issues in a straightforward way, but are able to go for a deep dive if necessary.’

‘Oliver Künzler’s long experience in combination with his negotiation and language skills – Oliver is fluent in German, English and French – make him a very talented legal advisor on international transactions.’

‘I value Oliver Künzler’s pragmatism and business focus.’

‘They are very professional and solution oriented.’

‘Oliver Künzler is a great lawyer, very knowledgeable on M&A matters and always available.’

‘Impressive and tailor-made legal advice under Swiss law. Ability to cater extraordinarily well to international clients. Sound commercial mindset. Great client service.’

‘Thomas Schmid is very experienced in the cross-border M&A market. He provides great business-oriented advice.’

‘Thanks to its knowledge and expertise in the field of commercial and corporate law, BianchiSchwald LLC was able to develop creative and efficient solutions in order to protect our interests at all times.’

‘BianchiSchwald LLC works efficiently and is always very client oriented. The legal skills of the team and staff are outstanding and the solutions presented have always satisfied all our requirements.’

‘Thomas Schmid is distinguished by his deal-making abilities and exceptional ability to swiftly grasp the core of the matter in question. He is also able to point out possible risks and dangers and thus contribute to realistic and feasible solutions in order to protect our interests in the best and most efficient way possible.’

‘Excellent and very agile and solution-oriented lawyers.’

‘No nonsense. We never have the feeling that they aim at billing hours.’

‘Their comments were pragmatic and to the point.’

‘Reactive and efficient.’

‘Professional, efficient and personable. The team at Bonnard Lawson handled my case expeditiously and fairly. I highly recommend their services.’

‘Marie Flegbo-Berney is very professional and reliable. She is concise and solution-oriented, which is highly appreciated, and has excellent contractual and negotiation skills.’

‘I particularly appreciate Marie Flegbo-Berney for her pragmatic and constructive approach, business mindset and strategic thinking. I would highly recommend working with her.’

‘The Bonnard Lawson corporate lawyers are our go-to team. They are available and able, practical, avoid complications and are easy to contact.’

‘Bonnard Lawson has a wide range of expertise that covers all aspects of our business operations. Moreover, they have an international presence and are always able to suggest experts in various jurisdictions even when they don’t have their own.’

‘The most important aspect for our business is efficiency, response times, and quality: all these qualities are present at Bonnard Lawson. In particular, we appreciate working with Loïs Hainard, who is always available at short notice and can provide high-quality advice and legal services.’

‘A state-of-the-art firm with highly skilled M&A lawyers. The team is always super responsive and collaborative with every request.’

‘Very experienced in venture capital.’

‘Marina Castelli-Joos is excellent at communicating clearly, always commits to the timeline she outlines and has a very pragmatic, business-oriented approach while focusing on the critical points.’

‘Michel Jaccard is able to provide holistic advice to his clients (legal, but also technological and business) which makes his advice unique for founders of start-ups.’

‘Business-minded approach and a focus on the bigger picture.’

‘Good cost-to-quality ratio despite being a boutique firm.’

‘They possess technological awareness and always respond quickly.’

‘id est avocats Sàrl is highly specialised in VC tech deals and was our first choice. In addition, their pricing is very competitive and transparent.’

‘Marina Castelli-Joos is highly qualified and has extensive experience in M&A. In addition, she has great communication skills and is very efficient. She immediately identified the key elements of the deal and assisted us in completing it to our full satisfaction.’

‘Very collegial and efficient to work with.’

‘Thomas Loher is very efficient and to the point.’

‘The unique differentiating factor that we highly appreciated was the people, their skills and the collaboration we experienced with them.’

‘We have been impressed by their multitude of skills and professionalism in dealing with a large number of specialities. Their advice was of real value to conclude our transaction.’

‘Manuel Bianchi shows incredible flexibility and knowledge about our industry.’

‘Pragmatic, efficient and smart.’

‘We have great collaboration and I feel like more than just a client. I can call Guy Deillon at any time and he always manages to find time to provide his advice, which is highly appreciated and valuable. I really appreciate the support and how we communicate. I can count on his quality advice and rapid responses.’