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Niederer Kraft Frey AG Offices

BAHNHOFSTRASSE 53
8001 ZÜRICH
Switzerland
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Dr Philippe Weber

Work Department
Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Corporate / Mergers & Acquisitions.
Position
Philippe Weber has vast experience in high profile corporate/M&A and capital markets transactions and regularly acts on many of the largest Swiss deals. He also regularly advises companies, boards and other parties on takeover law, governance and compliance and represents clients in such matters before regulators, including the SIX Swiss Exchange, the Swiss Takeover Board, the Swiss Financial Markets Supervisory Authority FINMA and other Swiss and foreign regulators. He regularly receives national and international recognition of his work. Recent awards include Swiss Corporate and M&A Lawyer and Swiss Capital Markets Lawyer of the Year 2022 by Legalcommunity, Swiss Capital Markets Lawyer of the Year 2021 by WWL and winner of the Lexology Client Choice Award 2021 for Capital Markets Switzerland.
Career
Niederer Kraft Frey, Associate (1994), Partner (2002-).
Languages
German, English, French, Italian.
Memberships
Swiss and Zurich Bar Association. Europe Institute of Zurich. IBA.
Education
European University Institute, Italy, LL.M. (distinction) (1994). Zurich University, PhD (summa cum laude) (1995). Swiss Bar (1996). Wissenschaftspreis des Deutschen Bundestags (1996). Walther Hug-Preis (1997).
Lawyer Rankings
Switzerland > Capital markets
(Hall of Fame)With demonstrable strengths across the pharmaceutical, financial services, and transport sectors, Niederer Kraft Frey AG also excels across the full gamut of capital markets transactions, including domestic securitisation and covered bond transactions, rights offerings, and public takeovers. The team is recommended for its ‘in-depth expertise’ and ‘excellent co-operation’. Philippe Weber harnesses his expertise in equity and debt capital market transactions to assist an array of issuers and other investors, while Daniel Bono enjoys extensive experience in handling issuance mandates. Thomas Brönnimann is highly experienced in advising issuers and investment banks in relation to IPOs, convertible bonds and block trades, and Philipp Haas strengthens the practice with his equity and convertible debt transactions, alongside market conduct rules.
Switzerland > Commercial, corporate and M&A
Noted for its ‘meticulous attention to detail, comprehensive industry knowledge, and proactive approach to legal strategy’, Niederer Kraft Frey AG is highly regarded for its cross-border capabilities and is particularly active in the sectors of pharmaceuticals, technology, and education, regularly being engaged to handle a diverse range of corporate and commercial matters. Three key players lead the firm’s offering: Patrik Peyer, who is well-positioned to advise clients on private equity M&A transactions and corporate law mandates, Philippe Weber, who represents a panoply of clients in relation to cross-border M&A and capital markets transactions, and Karim Piguet, a technology expert who is highly capable in the private equity and venture capital sphere. Philipp Haas boasts a varied practice that spans the sectors of pharmaceuticals, technology, and logistics, while Thomas Brönnimann is a strong choice for strategic and financial buyers and sellers operating in this space. Philip Spoerlé‘s capabilities encompass leveraged acquisition financings and public and private M&A, as well as capital markets transactions, and Moritz Maurer is also recommended.
Lawyer Rankings
- Capital markets Switzerland
- Commercial, corporate and M&A Switzerland
- Hall of Fame Switzerland > Capital markets
Top Tier Firm Rankings
- Banking and finance: Zurich
- Capital markets
- Commercial, corporate and M&A
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