Bär & Karrer Ltd.

Turnaround, Reorganization & Insolvency | Mergers & Acquisitions | Banking, Insurance & Finance | Real Estate & Environmental Law | Capital Markets & Listed Companies | Energy & Natural Resources | Public Sector & Procurement | Startup & Venture Capital

Ralph Malacrida specializes in M&A and corporate finance transactions, including venture capital transactions, structured and acquisition finance as well as capital markets. He has extensive experience in complex corporate restructurings. Ralph Malacrida is co-head of the M&A practice and heads the Finance practice.

He has a strong track record advising clients on domestic and international M&A and finance transactions, successfully executing deals for sellers, buyers, finance providers, borrowers and issuers.

Ralph Malacrida is a member of the board of directors of several Swiss companies. He is ranked as a leading lawyer in IFLR 1000, Legal 500, Chambers Europe and Chambers Global.

Member of the Management Board of Bär & Karrer (2006-2011) | Partner of Bär & Karrer (since 2000) | Co-head of former London Office (1999-2002) | Associate at Bär & Karrer (1995) | Law Clerk at the District Court of Zurich (1992-1993) | Teaching and Research Assistant at the University of Zurich (1990-1991)

German, English.

Swiss Bar Association (SAV/FSA) | Zurich Bar Association (ZAV) | Recognized Representative for the Listing of Securities at the SIX Swiss Exchange | The Law Society, London (affiliate status) | The Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME)

University of Pennsylvania (Law School/Wharton Business School): LL.M. (1995) | Admitted to the Zurich Bar (1994) | University of Zurich: Dr. iur. (1992) | University of Zurich: lic.iur. (1989)