Dr Ralph Malacrida > Bär & Karrer Ltd. > Zurich, Switzerland > Lawyer Profile

With an established presence across banking, technology, and healthcare sectors, the ‘exceptionally responsive and collaborative’ Bär & Karrer Ltd. retains a broad offering that extends across equity-linked and regulatory capital instruments, spin-offs, and bond issuances. Urs Kägi, Lukas Roesler, Ralph Malacrida, Rolf Watter, and Dieter Dubs are the key names operating at the forefront of the practice: Kagi contributes his capabilities in equity capital markets, while Roesler is counted on by a host of issuers, borrowers, and investors. Malacrida excels at handling M&A and corporate transactions, and Watter is notably experienced in corporate governance questions. Dubs principally focuses on public tender offers.

A team that frequently operates on a domestic and cross-border scale, ‘one-stop shop’ Bär & Karrer Ltd. acts for a consortium of clients in relation to debt financings, leveraged deals, and SERV insured project financing. Its key client base encompasses banks, asset managers, fintech companies, and other financial institutions. Eric Stupp is an expert on the cross-border issue front, while Ralph Malacrida manages an extensive range of corporate restructurings and structured finance matters, among others. Peter Hsu is a strong choice for fintech and insurtech businesses, and Daniel Flühmann is particularly well-versed in relation to blockchain technology mandates. Lukas Roesler handles all facets of financing and insolvency transactions.

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.