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Bär & Karrer Ltd. Offices

Bär & Karrer Ltd.
BRANDSCHENKESTRASSE 90
8027 ZÜRICH
Switzerland
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Martin Anderson

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Position

Martin Anderson’s practice focuses on domestic and international M&A transactions (acquisitions and divestures in public and private companies, mergers), private equity transactions (assistance to investors, sellers and management teams in MBOs, venture capital and start-ups) and general corporate law (corporate governance, shareholders’ agreements, joint ventures, restructurings, executive incentive arrangements).

Martin Anderson also regularly assists banks and other financial institutions on financing transactions (including structured financings), derivatives and financial products, asset management and regulatory matters.

Chambers (Global and Europe) and Legal 500 rank Martin Anderson as one of the leading lawyers in Switzerland in the areas of Corporate/M&A and Banking, and he has been recognised in the Legal 500 “Hall of Fame” for having received constant praise by clients for continued excellence for at least seven consecutive years.

Martin Anderson graduated in both law and business administration at the University of Geneva and was an assistant lecturer in finance at the University of Geneva. He lectures on the legal aspects of M&A transactions at the University of Fribourg and is also a regular speaker at conferences and seminars dealing with corporate law and banking/finance topics.

Career

Partner of Bär & Karrer (since 2018); Partner of a Geneva law firm (1996-2018) (managing partner 2001-2018); Associate of a Geneva law firm (1992-1996); Trainee at a Swiss law firm in Geneva and Zurich (1990-1992); Assistant lecturer in finance at the University of Geneva, Business Administration (1987-1990)

Languages

French, German, English

Memberships

Recognised representative for the listing of securities at the SIX Swiss Exchange; Geneva Business Law Association (AGDA), Committee member; Swiss Bar Association (SAV/FSA); Geneva Bar Association (OdA); Lecturer at the University of Fribourg

Education

Admitted to the Geneva Bar (1992); University of Geneva: lic. iur. (1990); University of Geneva: lic. oec. (1987)

Lawyer Rankings

Switzerland > Banking and finance: Geneva

(Hall of Fame)

Martin Anderson – Bär & Karrer Ltd.

While routinely representing clients in debt financings, Bär & Karrer Ltd. also deploys its expansive range of skills to advise clients on financing projects, white-collar crime, and multi-faceted structured derivative transactions. The practice is jointly led by Cédric Chapuis, who is a strong choice for banks, insurances, and financial institutions in relation to a variety of corporate, regulatory, and governance matters, and Frédéric Bétrisey, who has vast experience across the full gamut of banking and finance transactions. Martin Anderson frequently handles matters pertaining to financial products, asset management, and regulatory matters, while Andrew Garbarski bolsters the practice with his strengths that span white-collar crime, financial litigation, and insolvency. Christoph Suter is also recommended.

Switzerland > Commercial, corporate and M&A

Operating for a stellar client roster, the ‘very knowledgeable and super efficient’ team at Bär & Karrer Ltd. is regarded as a tour-de-force in the corporate and commercial world, frequently handling matters pertaining to public M&A, corporate governance, and public takeovers, to name a few. Rolf Watter handles the full gamut of M&A transactions including defence mandates, while Christoph Neeracher heads up the private M&A and private equity offering at the firm. Mariel Hoch maintains a varied practice, and is fully immersed in the sectors of healthcare, technology, and financial services, while Ralph Malacrida is well-versed in advising on cross-border mandates. Another name to note is Dieter Dubs, who primarily focuses on public tender offers. Leading from Lugano, Paolo Bottini is a strong choice for multinational corporations and banks in relation to an array of legal and tax matters, while Martin Anderson leads from Geneva with his extensive acquisition capabilities. Other names to note include Philippe Seiler and Raphael Annasohn.

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