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A legacy of excellence. A future of innovation. Niederer Kraft Frey celebrates its 90th anniversary, marking nine decades of legal excellence, continuous growth and innovation. "Reaching our 90th anniversary is a milestone we celebrate with immense pride and gratitude,” says NKF Managing Partner Juerg Bloch. “It is a powerful testament to the trust our clients place in us and the remarkable strength of our team. We are grateful to all those who have been part of this journey and look forward to continuing to support our clients over the next 90 years." Founded in Zurich in 1936, NKF has evolved from a small practice into a leading Swiss corporate full-service law firm with offices in Zurich and Geneva, building a strong track record and advising clients in Switzerland and around the world. Today, the firm advises clients across a broad range of practice areas, including Antitrust / Competition, Banking, Finance & Regulatory, Capital Markets, Commercial, Compliance, Corporate/M&A, Dispute Resolution, Employment, ESG, Intellectual Property, Investigations & White Collar, Life Sciences & Healthcare, Private Clients, Private Equity, Real Estate, Sports, Tax and Technology. NKF has earned a strong reputation for delivering high-quality legal advice through a forward-thinking, innovative approach. The firm embraces technology as a driver of excellence, integrating AI-powered tools such as Legora to streamline processes and enhance efficiency, allowing its lawyers to dedicate their expertise to the most complex and high-value matters. Talent is at the heart of NKF's success. The firm's distinctive talent programme has been repeatedly recognised by BEST RECRUITERS, earning four Gold and two Silver awards in recent years, cementing its standing as one of Switzerland's leading employers in the legal sector. Renowned internationally for its strong cross-border practice, NKF offers clients a diverse team, bringing together foreign-qualified associates and Swiss-qualified lawyers in seamless collaboration. This enables the firm to deliver cohesive, high-quality advice on the most complex international matters. NKF consistently achieves top-tier rankings in the leading industry directories, including Chambers, Legal 500 and IFLR. The firm's excellence has also been recognised through prestigious accolades, among them European Law Firm of the Year by The Lawyer and National Firm of the Year at the IFLR Europe Awards. About NKF Niederer Kraft Frey is a leading Swiss full-service law firm with offices in Zurich and Geneva, offering a full range of legal services with an international perspective. NKF works closely with clients to achieve strategic objectives, foster business growth, and navigate complex challenges.

On May 1, 2026, Siegfried Holding AG, a leading global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) for the pharmaceutical industry, closed the acquisition of three drug substances sites in the US and Australia from an affiliate of SK Capital Partners. Homburger acted as counsel to Siegfried Holding AG in connection with a Swiss law-governed bridge term facility agreement with UBS Switzerland AG as mandated lead arranger and lender. The Homburger team was led by Jürg Frick (Financing) and included Stefan Bindschedler (Financing) as well as Stefan Oesterhelt (Tax).

Zurich, 23 April 2026 At its AGM held on 26 March 2026, SGS SA proposed to shareholders, and an overwhelming majority approved, the right to receive a dividend in the form of either cash or shares of the company (scrip dividend) at the option of eligible shareholders. On 21 April 2026, SGS SA announced that 61.35% of the dividend for the financial year 2025 was elected to be paid out in shares. The shares to be delivered will be valued at a discount of 5% to the market value of the SGS shares. The new shares will be sourced by way of an ordinary capital increase also approved by the shareholders at the AGM. Bär & Karrer acted as legal and tax advisor to SGS SA in this matter. The team consisted of Vera Naegeli and Marie-Cristine Kaptan (both M&A and Capital Markets) and Susanne Schreiber, Fabian Capt and Alessia Grieder (all tax).   For further information please contact: Media Relations, Eric Stupp Tel: +41 58 261 50 00 Email: [email protected] Bär & Karrer is a leading Swiss law firm with more than 200 lawyers, providing customized legal advice in complex transactions and litigation. Clients range from multinational corporations to private individuals in Switzerland and abroad. Bär & Karrer is present with offices in all main language regions in Switzerland and operates globally via an international network of leading law firms. For further information please visit baerkarrer.ch.

On February 23, 2026, Health & Wellness Partners (HWP Group), a leading medical communications and strategic partner to the life sciences industry, has announced the acquisition of Global Market Access Solutions (GMAS), a market access and health economics consultancy with global operations. The Homburger team advising HWP Group comprised Andreas Müller, Carlo Sulser, Magdalena Stock and Fabia Starkermann (all Corporate / M&A), Luca Dal Molin, Angelika Krull and Noëmie Beck-Schär (all IP / IT), Angela Casey (Employment and Executive Compensation) and Laetitia Fracheboud (Tax). Contact Wanda Schweda / Marketing / [email protected]