Dr Jana Essebier > VISCHER > Zurich, Switzerland > Lawyer Profile

VISCHER acts for a broad range of clients including domestic start-ups and multinational corporations, and has notable expertise in matters related to crowdfunding. The team has a strong relationship with governmental institutions, and members are regularly consulted in legislative decisions. Jana Essebier leads the team, bringing broad experience across blockchain matters, mobile payments, and complex financial instruments. Stefan Grieder is a notable expert on the tokenisation of funds, while Christian Wyss handles insurtech and financing rounds for venture capital. David Rosenthal advises on data privacy and protection elements.

VISCHER provides a full range of services, including distressed M&A and restructurings, insolvency related litigation, and voluntary liquidation. The department has expertise in helping foreign law firms gain recognition of foreign insolvencies in Swiss courts. Benedict F. Christ leads the team, which includes David Jenny, who has experience acting as liquidator, and Jana Essebier, whose focus is bank bankruptcy. Thomas Weibel has expertise in debt collection matters.

VISCHER advises underwriters and issuers on the listing of securities on the SIX Swiss Exchange, and has strength in share listings and equity transactions. The department also handles a variety of bond issuances, including the redemption of repackaged debt securities and distressed bonds. The team, led by Adrian Dörig, includes financial instruments specialist Markus Guggenbühl, and Jana Essebier, who has key expertise in derivatives work. Robert Bernet specialises in corporate transactions.

VISCHER acts on a high volume of domestic and cross-border matters. The department covers financing and regulatory matters, and is active in banking litigation and arbitration proceedings. Lead partner Adrian Dörig specialises in structured finance transactions, and has notable expertise in aviation finance work. Jana Essebier, who is dual qualified in both Swiss and German law, is a core team member, as is Markus Guggenbühl, who focuses on debt financings, capital market transactions, and financial services regulations.