Homburger advises Solabia Développement S.A.S. on its acquisition of the Mibelle Biochemistry Business from Persán
On February 19, 2026, Solabia Group announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the Mibelle Biochemistry Business from Persán, a multinational European market leader in home and personal care. The Mibelle Biochemistry Business, part of the Mibelle Group, is a Swiss innovator specializing in the development and production of high‑performance active ingredients …
Homburger advised UBS Group AG on its issuance of AUD 1 bn Tier 1 Capital Notes with an equity conversion feature
On February 13, 2026, UBS Group AG successfully completed its offering of AUD 1 bn in aggregate principal amount of 7.125 per cent. Tier 1 Capital Notes.
Homburger advised UBS Group AG on its issuance of USD 5.25 bn Callable Senior Notes under its Senior Debt Programme
On February 10, 2026, UBS Group AG successfully completed its issuance of (i) USD 2 bn in aggregate principal amount of Fixed Rate/Floating Rate Callable Senior Notes due April 2030, (ii) USD 1.5 bn in aggregate principal amount of Fixed Rate/Floating Rate Callable Senior Notes due August 2037, (iii) USD 1.25 bn in aggregate principal amount of Fixed Rate/Floating Rate Callable Senior Notes due August …
Homburger advises Alphabet on its issuance of CHF 3.055 bn in Inaugural Five-tranche CHF Offering
On 10 February 2026, Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google LLC, successfully placed bonds in Switzerland in the aggregate amount of CHF 3.055 bn. The CHF offering was comprised of CHF 905 m aggregate principal amount of 0.4270% senior notes due 2029, CHF 700 m aggregate principal amount of 0.8900% senior notes due 2032, …
Homburger advises Transocean in its acquisition of Valaris, creating combined company with value of USD 17 bn
Homburger is advising Transocean Ltd (NYSE: RIG), a leading international provider of offshore contract drilling services for oil and gas wells, on Swiss law matters in connection with its pending acquisition of Valaris Limited (NYSE: VAL), an industry leader in offshore drilling services across all water depths and geographies. On February 9, 2026, Transocean and …
Homburger advised OC Oerlikon on the completion of the divestment of its Barmag textile machinery business for manmade fibers to Rieter
On February 2, 2026, OC Oerlikon announced that it has completed the divestment of its Barmag textile machinery business for manmade fibers to Rieter at an enterprise value of CHF 850 m with an earn-out of up to CHF 100 m. With the closing of this transaction, Oerlikon becomes a pure-play surface technology company, serving …
Homburger secures revision of CAS award for U.S. Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles before the Swiss Federal Supreme Court
Homburger successfully represented U.S. artistic gymnast Jordan Chiles in proceedings before the Swiss Federal Supreme Court in connection with the 2024 Olympic Games. On January 23, 2026, the Swiss Federal Supreme Court upheld a request for revision filed on behalf of Ms. Chiles and set aside a Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) award that …
Homburger advised the shareholders of Clariness AG on the sale of 100% of their shares to SubjectWell, Inc.
On January 27, 2026, SubjectWell, Inc. announced the acquisition of Swiss-based Clariness AG and the merger of Clariness and SubjectWell to form one of the largest global, full-service patient recruitment platforms, combining global scale, scientific rigor, and patient-first design to transform clinical trial access and execution worldwide.
Homburger advised UBS Switzerland AG on the issuance of CHF 685 m aggregate amount Fixed Rate Covered Bonds
On January 15, 2026, UBS Switzerland AG successfully completed its issuance of CHF 150 m 0.435 per cent. Fixed Rate Covered Bonds due January 15, 2029, CHF 190 m 0.745 per cent. Fixed Rate Covered Bonds due January 15, 2032, and CHF 345 m 1.0225 per cent. Fixed Rate Covered Bonds due January 15, 2036, …
Homburger advised Zürcher Kantonalbank on the issuance of EUR 500 m 2.950 per cent. Fixed Rate Bonds
On January 26, 2026, Zürcher Kantonalbank successfully completed its issuance of EUR 500 m 2.950 per cent. Fixed Rate Bonds due January 26, 2031 (the Bonds). The senior unsecured Bonds have been issued under Zürcher Kantonalbank’s Swiss base prospectus consisting of the applicable summary and securities note for the issue of bonds and short term …