Dr Mariel Hoch > Bär & Karrer Ltd. > Zurich, Switzerland > Lawyer Profile

Bär & Karrer Ltd.
BRANDSCHENKESTRASSE 90
8027 ZÜRICH
Switzerland

Position

Mariel Hoch is one of Bär & Karrer’s leading M&A partners and co-head of the Public M&A department. She has broad experience across a wide range of industries and focuses on listed companies and public takeover offers. In addition, she specializes in M&A related litigation and advises listed companies on corporate and regulatory matters. She leads complex transactions for industrial clients as well as private equity investors. Mariel is highly regarded by her sophisticated clients, peers and international law firms.

With Mariel Hoch, Bär & Karrer has successfully maintained its leading market position in Public M&A, as she exhibited strong leadership skills and ability to develop talent within listed companies and Public M&A practice.

Career

Member of the Foundation Board of Irene M. Staehelin Stiftung (since 2021); Member of the Foundation Board of the Law & Economics Foundation (since 2020); Member of the Board and member of the Audit Committee of Komax Holding AG (since 2019); Member of the Board, member of the Audit and Risk Committee and member of the Compensation Committee of SIG Combibloc Group (since 2018); Member of the Board and member of the Nomination & Compensation Committee of Comet Holding AG (since 2016); Member of the Board of Adunic AG (2015-2018); Member of the Board of MEXAB AG (since 2014); Member of the Foundation Board of The Schörling Foundation (since 2013); Partner of Bär & Karrer (since 2012); Secondment to Slaughter and May, London (2008); Secondment to Human Rights Watch, London (2007); Associate at Bär & Karrer (since 2005); Trainee at Bär & Karrer (2002-2004); Research and Teaching Assistant to Prof. Dr. Hans Caspar von der Crone (1999-2001)

Languages

German, English, French

Memberships

Swiss Bar Association (SAV/FSA); Zurich Bar Association (ZAV); Studienvereinigung Kartellrecht e.V.; Zurich Lawyers Association (ZJURV)

Education

Admitted to the Zurich Bar (2005); University of Zurich: Dr. iur. (2003); University of Zurich: lic. iur. (1999)

Lawyer Rankings

Switzerland > Commercial, corporate and M&A

(Leading partners)

Mariel Hoch Bär & Karrer Ltd.

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.