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Bär & Karrer Ltd.
BRANDSCHENKESTRASSE 90
8027 ZÜRICH
Switzerland

Work Department

Corporate & Commercial

Position

Vera Naegeli is experienced in international and domestic M&A transactions and in general corporate and regulatory matters. She has a special focus on M&A transactions in regulated industries. She regularly advises clients on compliance, environmental, social and governance (ESG) topics and regarding corporate governance matters. Further, Vera Naegeli specializes in representing companies across various industries and individuals in white collar crime, administrative criminal and regulatory enforcement proceedings.

Vera Naegeli teaches at the MAS Economic Crime Investigation at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts and regularly contributes to publications in her areas of expertise.

Career

  • Partner at Bär & Karrer (since 2022)
  • Associate at Bär & Karrer (2014-2021)
  • Assistant Prosecutor at the Cantonal Office of Public Prosecutors Aargau (2013-2014)
  • Admitted to the Aargau Bar (2013)
  • Law Clerk / Trainee at the District Court of Kulm AG (2012-2013)
  • Trainee at the Cantonal Office of Public Prosecutors Aargau (2011-2012)
  • Research and Teaching Assistant to Prof. Dr. Anne Peters, LL.M. (2008-2011)
  • Research and Teaching Assistant to Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Ernst A. Kramer (2007-2008)

Languages

German, English, French

Memberships

  • Zurich Bar Association (ZAV)
  • Swiss Bar Association (SAV/FSA)
  • International Bar Association (IBA)
  • Harvard Law School Association of Europe

Education

  • Harvard Law School: LL.M. (2019)
  • University of Basel: Dr. iur. (2011)
  • Universities of Basel and Freiburg i.Br.: lic. iur. (2007)

Lawyer Rankings

Switzerland > Public law

Bär & Karrer Ltd. advises domestic and international clients on the full spectrum of public and governmental service-related matters, with expertise in the healthcare, financial, infrastructure, and gambling industries, among others. The ‘highly qualified’ team has a particular focus on export controls relating to war materials and dual use goods. Practice head Markus Schott has extensive experience in administrative and regulatory matters, including governmental supervision, public procurement, and administrative sanctions. Vera Naegeli specialises in ESG matters, white collar crime, and compliance issues. Public institution financing expert Frédéric Bétrisey also supports the team. Raphael Wyss advises clients in the life sciences, telecommunications, and energy sectors.

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