Bär & Karrer advises UBS on the completion of the sale of its stake in Swisscard and the transition of the Credit Suisse branded card portfolios
On 21 January 2026, the successful completion of the sale of UBS Switzerland AG’s (“UBS”) 50% stake in Swisscard AECS GmbH (“Swisscard”) to American Express Swiss Holdings GmbH was published in the Swiss Official Gazette of Commerce. Previously, UBS and Swisscard had successfully completed the transition of Swisscard’s Credit Suisse branded card portfolios to UBS.
Bär & Karrer advises Worthington Steel in acquisition of Kloeckner & Co
Worthington Steel (NYSE: WS), a metals processor that partners with customers to deliver highly technical and customized solutions, entered into a Business Combination Agreement with Kloeckner & Co (XETR: KCO), a leading service center and metal processing company with facilities across North America and Europe.
Nxera Pharma concludes License Agreement with and invests into Santhera Pharmaceuticals
Nxera Pharma Co. Ltd, listed on the Tokio Stock Exchange, has entered into an exclusive licensing agreement with Santhera Pharmaceuticals under which Nxera will commercialize the drug AGAMREE® in Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand. Concurrently, Nxera invests in SIX-listed Santhera Pharmaceuticals Holding AG.
Bär & Karrer Advises the Ortlinghaus Group on the Sale of its EM+H Division.
In connection with a carve-out process, the Ortlinghaus Group sold its EM+H Division, which encompasses among others the production and sale of electromagnetic brakes and clutches as well as pneumatic toothed clutches and other trade goods to Stüwe Switzerland AG, a group company of Stüwe GmbH &Co. KG. The transaction has already been completed.
Bär & Karrer Advises Allurity in its Acquisition of the Swiss Operational Technology Security Provider MSF Partner
Allurity, a leading European group of cybersecurity service providers, acquired Monti Stampa Furrer & Partners Group (MSF Partners), an operational technology (OT) security firm specialized in safeguarding critical business assets and infrastructure including manufacturing plants, hydro dams, energy generation and mining facilities, and other essential systems that societies rely on. The transaction was closed on …
Bär & Karrer Advises Synergie Group on the Acquisition of House of Flexwork
Zurich, Switzerland, 30 December 2025 The Euronext-listed Synergie SE has signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in House of Flexwork AG. House of Flexwork AG is a leading Swiss staffing agency operating under the brands Induserv, Hardworker and Payroll House, providing temporary and payroll services to a diversified client base.
Bär & Karrer Advises Omnidocs Group (Main Capital Partners) on the Acquisition of officeatwork AG
Omnidocs Group ApS (Denmark), a portfolio company of Main Capital Partners and a provider of document creation software, has acquired all shares in officeatworkAG. officeatwork AG is a provider of document creation solutions.
Bär & Karrer Strengthens Leadership Team and Showcases Commitment to Growing with Internal Talents
Zurich, 15 December 2025 Bär & Karrer is pleased to announce the election of Abdul Carrupt, Predrag Sunaric and Stephanie Walter as partners, effective 1 January 2026.
Bär & Karrer Advises SK Capital LP on the Acquisition of Swixx BioPharma Holding AG
The US private equity investor SK Capital LP has acquired the Swixx BioPharma Group. The Swixx BioPharma Group is a leading global full-service partner in the distribution of biopharmaceutical products, particularly in Central and Eastern Europe and Latin America.
Bär & Karrer Advises Tertianum on the Acquisition of Senevita Group
The Tertianum Group is acquiring Senevita AG. This transaction will see two longstanding Swiss providers in the field of residential care and nursing for the elderly join forces.