Morimatsu Group acquires Bioengineering AG
12 September 2025 Niederer Kraft Frey advised the former owners on the sale of Bioengineering AG, a Swiss-based specialist in the development and production of bioreactors, especially fermenters for the pharmaceutical, biotech and novel food industries, with subsidiaries in China, Korea and the USA, to the Japanese Morimatsu Group. Morimatsu is a global, diversified provider …
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Lee & Ko Recognized as Tier 1 in All Practice Areas in IFLR1000 2025
Lee & Ko has once again been ranked Tier 1 across all eight evaluated practice areas in the IFLR1000 2025 Edition (International Financial Law Review 1000). This achievement marks the fourteenth consecutive year that the firm has secured Tier 1 recognition in every category, an enduring testament to Lee & Ko’s market-leading capabilities in finance …
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GSK Stockmann advises Arsipa on acquisition of Munich-based Betriebsmedizin-23 GmbH
European commercial law firm GSK Stockmann provided the Arsipa Group, backed by Warburg Pincus, with comprehensive legal advice on its acquisition of the Munich-based occupational healthcare provider Betriebsmedizin-23 GmbH. This represents a further step in Arsipa’s strategic expansion in the field of occupational medicine and also strengthens its presence in Bavaria.
Homburger advised UBS Switzerland AG on the issuance of an aggregate amount of EUR 1 bn Fixed Rate Covered Bonds
On September 9, 2025, UBS Switzerland AG successfully completed its issuance of EUR 1 bn 2.783 per cent.
SMG Swiss Marketplace Group Holding AG successfully launches IPO on SIX Swiss Exchange with an offering of between CHF 971m and CHF 1bn
11 September 2025 SMG Swiss Marketplace Group Holding AG (“SMG”), advised by Niederer Kraft Frey as lead counsel, today announced the publication of its prospectus and the start of the book-building process, as part of its intention to conduct an IPO on SIX Swiss Exchange.
Homburger advised UBS Switzerland AG on the issuance of an aggregate amount of CHF 510 m Fixed Rate Covered Bonds
On August 13, 2025, UBS Switzerland AG successfully completed its issuance of CHF 235 m 0.560 per cent. Fixed Rate Covered Bonds due August 13, 2030, and CHF 275 m 0.935 per cent. Fixed Rate Covered Bonds due August 13, 2035, under its Covered Bond Programme. The Covered Bonds are governed by Swiss law and …
PNSA alongside La Fântâna Group on securing a €70m loan
Popovici Nițu Stoica & Asociații has assisted La Fântâna Group, one of the leading providers of water and coffee hydration solutions on the Romanian and Serbian markets, in refinancing the group’s existing debt and securing a loan in the amount of €70m from a syndicate of banks comprising ING Bank România, ING Bank N.V. and …
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Morgan & Morgan advised Mercantil Bank (Schweiz) AG on the establishment of its representative office in Panama
Panama, July 30, 2025. Morgan & Morgan advised Mercantil Bank (Schweiz) AG, a Swiss entity specializing in private banking and wealth management, throughout the process of obtaining its Representative Banking License from the Superintendency of Banks of Panama (SBP). This license enables the bank to establish a representative office in Panama and carry out activities …
Bär & Karrer Advises ETH Zurich on Spin-off Regulations and Equity & Licensing Policy
Zurich, Switzerland, 9 September 2025 ETH Zurich has enacted a revised policy for ETH spin-offs and start-ups and for the first time implemented a dedicated Equity and Licensing Policy. With these measures, ETH establishes a transparent and founder-friendly framework designed to foster entrepreneurial activities of ETH members and enhance technology transfer to the public. In particular, founders can opt for …
Arnold & Porter Announces New Downtown Office in U.S. Bank Center Building The Seattle office grows to 19 lawyers, including 11 partners
SEATTLE, September 8, 2025 — Arnold & Porter is pleased to announce that its new Seattle office has moved to the U.S. Bank Center building in the heart of downtown Seattle.