Homburger > Zurich, Switzerland > Firm Profile
Homburger Offices
PRIME TOWER
HARDSTRASSE 201
8005 ZURICH
Switzerland
Homburger > The Legal 500 Rankings
Switzerland > Banking and finance: Zurich Tier 1
Homburger has expertise across the full spectrum of banking and finance matters, and caters to a client list which includes numerous large banks and blue-chip companies. The team has a particular focus on structured products, and advises clients such as Credit Suisse, J.P. Morgan and Goldman Sachs on domestic and pan-European issuances. Team head Benedikt Maurenbrecher, who has over 25 years’ experience in the practice area, handles regulatory matters and financing transactions. Other core team members include Jürg Frick, whose focus is on syndicated debt and structured financing work, and financing expert Benjamin Leisinger. Also key are René Bösch, Stefan Kramer and Daniel Haeberli.Practice head(s):
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Key clients
UBS
Credit Suisse
Roche
SIX (Switzerland’s principal stock exchange)
Goldman Sachs
Morgan Stanley
J.P. Morgan
State Street Bank and Trust Company
Bank Julius Bär
AMAG Leasing
Pictet
Bank J. Safra Sarasin
ADC Therapeutics
Citigroup
Amber
Hashdex
Luzerner Kantonalbank
Union Bancaire Privée
Swiss Prime Site
Zurich Insurance Company
Aris Gold
21Shares
Kering
The co-ordinating-committee of ED&F Man’s senior creditors
Work highlights
- Advised Roche Holding on financing of its $20.7bn repurchase of Novartis’ stake
- Advising international banks as thought leader on the world’s largest market for structured products, with an annual investment volume of more than $330bn.
- Advised Kering on the financing and refinancing of its sale of the iconic Swiss watch manufacturers Girard-Perregaux and Ulysse Nardin.
Switzerland > Capital markets Tier 1
Homburger‘s large team offers comprehensive support on capital markets transactions, with expertise in advising on the regulatory and tax aspects of mandates. The department acts for a range of high-profile international clients, in addition to its long-standing relationships with major domestic players such as Credit Suisse and UBS. IPO expert Frank Gerhard co-leads the department alongside Benjamin Leisinger, who has strength in financing transactions. Benedikt Maurenbrecher, who previously acted as practice co-head, remains active on equity-linked transactions, while Dieter Gericke and Daniel Daeniker both advise on private placements and innovative structures. Counsel Lee Saladino is noted for her expertise in cross-border securities offerings, senior counsel René Bösch also contributes to the practice, and Daniel Häusermann is a key name to note for ECM work.Practice head(s):
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Testimonials
‘Homburger is the leading full range legal service firm spanning all relevant disciplines in corporate, M&A, capital markets, tax and regulatory matters with strong collaboration across departments. Homburger is particularly well-equipped for large and complex transactions in the Swiss market.’
‘Uses state-of-the-art contract drafting software to minimise fees, cutting edge software for DD purposes and training of clients.’
‘Very competent team. Always super responsible and quick to respond. Very efficient and to the point, no unnecessary extra miles. Hence, performance is very good.’
Key clients
Credit Suisse
UBS
Dufry
Roche
Nestlé
LafargeHolcim
Morgan Stanley
Merrill Lynch
Deutsche Bank
Addex Therapeutics
ADC Therapeutics
Molecular Partners
Société Générale
Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft
Santhera Pharmaceuticals Holding
VectivBio
Siegfried Holding
Nice & Green
Basler Kantonalbank
Zürcher Kantonalbank
St. Galler Kantonalbank
J.P. Morgan
Pictet
Bank Julius Bär
Quintet Private Bank (Europe)
AMAG Leasing
21Shares
Luzerner Kantonalbank
Union Bancaire Privée
Work highlights
- Advised the underwriters on $9.7bn IPO of On Holding on NYSE.
- Advised SIX Group on world’s first bond issuance with a purely digital part.
- Advised Roche on the capital markets aspects of its $20.7bn repurchase of Novartis’ stake in Roche.
Switzerland > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 1
Homburger brings ‘outstanding negotiation skills’ to the full spectrum of complex M&A transactions, including venture capital, public, and private M&A, private equity, joint ventures, and auctions. The department is active on behalf of domestic and international blue chip clients across a broad range of industries, including highly regulated sectors such as banking and insurance, life sciences, nutrition, and telecommunication. Dieter Gericke, who leads the department and has more than 25 years’ experience, has a broad practice which includes shareholder activism, equity capital markets, and corporate governance. Other core team members include Frank Gerhard, who specialises in the chemical and life sciences sectors, Daniel Hasler, who handles private equity and real estate transactions, and Daniel Daeniker, who has significant expertise in corporate governance. Andreas Müller, who made partner in 2020, is also noted.Practice head(s):
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Testimonials
‘Homburger is hard to beat when it comes to legal competency combined with a sense for commercially useful pragmatism. Compared to other top-level firms, their diligence, work ethic and engagement for the client is outstanding.’
‘Excellent expertise, outstanding negotiation skills, and I particularly appreciate the comprehensive legal advice.’
Key clients
Roche Holding
Clariant
Dufry
Kering
CSL Limited
Bobst Group
Swiss Post
Axel Springer
wefox
KKR
Waterland
ASML
Gilde Buy-Out Partners
Astara (formerly Bergé Auto)
FNZ
Crown Holdings
Bosch Service Solutions
Twelve Capital Holding
Nitto
Metall Zug
Credit Suisse
UBS
ABB
Nestlé
RUAG
Liberty Global
Zurich Insurance Company
Work highlights
- Advised Roche Holding on USD 20.7 bn repurchase of Novartis’ stake.
- Advised CSL on USD 12.7 bn public takeover of Vifor Pharma.
- Advising Dufry as transaction counsel on EUR 5.5 bn strategic combination with Autogrill.
Switzerland > Competition Tier 1
Homburger is noted for its expertise in handling investigations of the Swiss competition authority and its coordination of multi-jurisdictional merger control filings. The firm expertly helps clients navigate complex M&A transactions and competition matters across several industries including energy, transport, and insurance. The team is headed by Marcel Dietrich and Franz Hoffet, who both have over 30 years of experience, and is also home to merger control and competition investigations expert, Richard Stäuber.Practice head(s):
Other key lawyers:
Andres Burger; Richard Stäuber
Testimonials
‘Very thorough, very up to date, they belong to the best competition lawyers in Switzerland.’
‘Marcel Dietrich: Very thorough, very up to date.’
‘Highly competent and practical Swiss competition.’
‘Commercial and approachable. Feel very comfortable that they will help me get deals done.’
‘Marcel Dietrich and Andres Burger are both excellent antitrust lawyers, work well together as a team and apart from great subject know-how, they are very service and client oriented and do not just preach it, but practice it. I am very pleased about our longstanding collaboration.’
Key clients
Airbus
Bouygues
Permira
Liberty Global
Swatch Group
UBS
Clariant
Swisscom
Swiss Post
Goldman Sachs Capital Partners
EQT
Crédit Agricole
Avaloq
Advent International
Platinum Equity
AMAG (independent Swiss importer of VW Group cars)
Booking.com
VISA Europe
Astara
Solenis
Telemos Capital
Eurazeo
TA Associates
CSL
Vista Equity Partners
Kimberly-Clark
Work highlights
- Obtained clearance for CSL in Swiss merger control proceedings regarding its USD 11.7 bn takeover of Vifor Pharma.
- Obtained clearance for Bouygues in Swiss merger control proceedings regarding its EUR7.1bn acquisition of Equans from Engie.
- Represented Clariant as international lead counsel on multi-jurisdictional merger control procedures in its USD 950 m divestment of its pigments business to a consortium of Heubach Group and SK Capital Partners.
Switzerland > Data privacy and data protection Tier 1
Homburger‘s data protection and data privacy practice counts both global tech companies and major Swiss companies among its clients, advising on all aspects of Swiss data protection law, privacy issues, and related cross-border topics. The team is co-headed by Gregor Bühler and Luca Dal Molin. Buhler focuses on telecoms, information technology, privacy law and data protection-related litigation, while Dal Molin regularly advises tech companies and supports the implementation of innovative technology and digitalisation strategies in relation to data protection.Practice head(s):
Testimonials
‘I value the team’s extremely client-focused approach. Luca Dal Molin has considerable experience working with multi-national technology companies.’
‘Luca Dal Molin is an all-star. He is technically excellent and extremely responsive.’
‘Excellent practitioners. Special mention of Gregor Bühler, Luca Dal Molin,’
‘The team members of this practice group are very well coordinated which facilitates the efficient provision of legal advice.’
‘They demonstrate a highly collaborative spirit, are very well coordinated amongst themselves, ready to find creative and unconventional solutions, and are very responsive (even when on vacation).’
‘Good, to-the-point legal advice, tailor-made for the specific case.’
‘Gregor Bühler is a very experienced litigator in the data protection field and always a pleasure to work with.’
Key clients
UBS
aosphere
Roche
Novartis
Philip Morris
SIX
Swisscom
Swiss Post
Man Investments
Zurich Insurance Group
Zur Rose Suisse
Viacar
Helvetia
Work highlights
- Advising Man Investments on the implementation of the new Swiss data protection law, also considering GDPR and data transfer to the United States
- Advising Helvetia on data privacy-related aspects in the preparation of evidence for USD 150m U.S. litigation and arbitration proceedings
- Advising Allen & Overy affiliate aosphere as its exclusive Swiss partner on Swiss data protection law matters
Switzerland > Dispute resolution: arbitration Tier 1
Homburger fields a team of ‘outstanding practitioners’ with a track record for representing high-profile clients in complex international disputes. The group has a particular focus on regulated industries, including the banking and insurance, life sciences, energy, and telecoms sectors. Balz Gross is the team lead, and specialises in proceedings related to M&A transactions, long-term supply contracts, distribution contracts and joint ventures. Key team members include Mariella Orelli, who focuses on energy and financial services work, and Gabrielle Nater-Bass, who was formerly president of the Arbitration Court of the Swiss Chambers’ Arbitration Association. Stefanie Pfisterer, who made partner in 2021, specialises in disputes arising out of corporate matters. Former team lead Felix Dasser also contributes to the group, and Dilber Devitre is the key name at the associate level.Practice head(s):
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Testimonials
‘Ability to think outside of the box and see around corners. Super well connected to the Swiss legal landscape.’
‘Homburger is exceptional in that they exactly know their clients’ industry and business needs. Thanks to great team efforts, they would get the full picture very quickly. Due to their very good qualifications, the whole team is even stronger together.’
‘Mariella Orelli has some of the best story-telling capabilities that can be found within international law firms. She manages to break down complex matters to their legal core in a very logical and absolutely convincing manner. Her approach is creative and her thinking is out of the box.’
‘Homburger has a great dispute resolution practice. Deep industry experience and impressive advocacy skills. Mariella Orelli and Balz Gross stand out.’
‘Homburger impresses clients and colleagues with its considerable experience and in-depth knowledge of its dispute resolution team including in the arbitration area. Arbitration team has a particularly strong track record and is often sought by clients. They are also well known for their strategic advice and practical solutions for the case at hand, tailor-made for the characteristics of the matter.’
‘Gabrielle Nater-Bass stands out as a seasoned counsel and arbitrator as she has exceedingly considerable skill, knowledge and experience of market practice and the law. She has excellent judgement and understanding, and grasps complex issues very quickly and accurately too. Gabrielle is also a very nice person to work with, very friendly and warm.’
‘The team has excellent practitioners highly committed to delivering optimal outcomes. They are first-rate practitioners with expertise and great advocacy skills.’
‘Balz Gross (Partner) and Stefanie Pfisterer (Partner) are outstanding practitioners who are enormously effective as counsel and advocate. They are responsive, highly intelligent individuals with impeccable legal expertise and professional commitment. I would recommend them as go-to counsel for complex cross-border disputes and international arbitrations.’
Key clients
Solvay
A company of the Palestinian Investment Fund
Alpiq
Pawlowski
Work highlights
- Representing Solvay against Edison in appeal proceedings in a €90m post-M&A arbitration.
- Representing Alpiq in a $450m international arbitration against Romania regarding the termination of long-term electricity supply agreements.
- Representing a company of the Palestinian Investment Fund against a $1.6bn claim.
Switzerland > Dispute resolution: litigation Tier 1
Homburger‘s ‘fantastic’ team is regularly active on high-profile and cross-border litigation as international lead counsel, acting for a client list of domestic and international blue-chip companies. The department, which has a particular focus on regulated industries including the pharmaceuticals, healthcare, banking and insurance sectors, handles litigation in all language areas of Switzerland. Balz Gross and Roman Baechler co-lead the team; Gross handles employment litigation and civil proceedings involving criminal law, while Baechler has expertise in banking litigation. Investment dispute specialist Felix Dasser is described as ‘outstanding’, and shares an aptitude for complex cross-border litigation with Gabrielle Nater-Bass and Mariella Orelli. Stefanie Pfisterer, who made partner in 2021, covers cross-border trust and estate litigation.Practice head(s):
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Testimonials
‘This is a market leading practice and rightfully so. The team combines experience with passion. You want to have them on your side.’
‘Felix Dasser is an exceptional lawyer who is deservedly heralded as one of the best litigation and arbitration lawyers in Switzerland. He is extremely smart and very approachable. He is passionate about his work and truly follows through. Stefanie Pfisterer is a very smart and dedicated lawyer. It is an extreme pleasure to work with her. She is very responsive and adds value at every junction of the case development.’
‘All team members are great professionals.’
‘Felix Dasser has a huge experience. He is an excellent litigation lawyer.’
‘A fantastic team, that clearly works collaboratively to provide excellent service to its clients. The fact that each team member clearly feels empowered to contribute is refreshing and encouraging.’
‘Very collaborative and well briefed internally, so they are able to offer a high quality, seamless service. They are organised, coordinated and strategically strong.’
‘Efficient, open-minded, up-to-date on legislation, participating in lawmaking, seeking practical solutions not only from a pure legal thinking. Felix Dasser is outstanding.’
‘Balz Gross is an exceptional practitioner. It is also clear that his team like and respect him in equal measure, and are prepared (and well-equipped) to offer their own views and perspectives.’
Key clients
Solvay
Swisscom
UBS
Sandoz
Illumina
The Swatch Group
Edward Lifesciences
Ericsson
Pawlowski
Alpiq
Generali
AMAG (independent Swiss importer of cars of the VW Group)
Work highlights
- Represented Swisscom in a CHF350m civil cartel damage compensation case against Sunrise concerning a margin squeeze.
- Representing a renowned blockchain software company in a $7bn lawsuit brought by minority shareholders.
- Representing a global company in the first climate change litigation filed in Switzerland.
Switzerland > Employment Tier 1
Described by clients as ‘exceptionally dedicated‘, ‘impressive’ and ‘commercially aware‘, the employment team at Homburger is led by ‘expert’ practitioner Balz Gross and the ‘extremely professional’ Andreas Müller. The department has particular strength in employment litigation, employment-related investigations, executive remuneration and bonus schemes, and is also accustomed to handling mass dismissal processes and social plan negotiations. Clients are drawn from the pharmaceutical, retail, financial services, technology, construction, and automotive sectors, among others, and frequently require assistance with cross-border matters.Practice head(s):
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Gregor Bühler; Jeremy Reichlin; Angela Casey
Testimonials
‘Very pro-active and commercially aware labour law team, have been very helpful to me and my HR colleagues over the past 12 months. Would highly recommend them!’
‘Balz Gross and his team of associates are superb. They worked on a very sensitive matter with a global strategic significance to my organisation, based in the US. Balz and his team were always able to understand my/my employer’s perspective, even if it mis-aligned with their own local perspective. They helped us achieve a very good result overall. Very pleased.’
‘Balz Gross is a leader in the employment field – an expert who is responsive, commercial and client friendly.’
‘Gregor Buhler was very hands on, commercial in his approach and across all of the details of the case.’
‘People with amazing knowledge and skills, beyond normal high performers. Very professional, always timely delivery, advice not only to the question but also with broader perspective and examples for all points of view for parties involved.’
‘I work mainly with Andreas Müller who has proven to me his very high level of knowledge in comparison to other lawyers/companies. His very positive character and extremely professional and solution oriented approach was noticed at Executive and Board level when involved in some of the topics. He is not afraid to clearly communicate on all aspects of the solution and in case other expert’s input is required, he is transparent about it.’
‘The team is exceptionally dedicated, engaged and, driven. The whole team goes every extra mile. This personally never-experienced level of engagement is paired with an expert knowledge on both partner and associate level. I never experienced such an elite support on a comprehensive level. Very impressive.’
‘Andreas Müller (Partner) – he is almost 24/7 available, even for non-scheduled and very ad-hoc calls or requests. His expert knowledge, paired with profound experience and empathy, patience and customer-orientation is exceptional. On associate level I can echo this for Jeremy Reichlin and Angela Casey.’
Key clients
ABB
ASML Netherlands
Baker Hughes
Bristol-Myers Squibb
Clariant
Grünenthal
Kering
OC Oerlikon
SAP
VectivBio
Work highlights
- Advised a global technology company on terminations related to non-compliance with accounting principles by CFO and CFO’s staff.
- Advised a global bank on hires and exits from its Group Executive Board and regarding the role of Executive Chairman.
- Advised a US cyber-security company on the cross-border transfer of its Swiss-based employees following the sale of a business unit.
Switzerland > Healthcare and life sciences Tier 1
Homburger’s particular strength and experience lies in patent-related litigious matters and transactions. The firm is routinely involved in high profile matters, such as the advising of CSL on its $11.7 bn public takeover of Vifor Pharma. Andri Hess (patents and patent litigation), Dieter Gericke (corporate and transactions) and Richard Stäuber (regulatory and competition) lead teams that ‘can be relied upon to provide excellent legal advice and support every time’.Practice head(s):
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Testimonials
‘I enjoy working with Homburger. No inquiry is too small or too large for them to handle as we expand our business in Europe.’
‘I have only worked with Gregor Buhler from the firm but can say he has been a great resource for our company to use when legal advice is needed. His responses are grounded in solid legal research for which we can feel comfortable relying on (and provided in a timely manner).’
‘Excellent subject matter expertise is a given with this team. In addition, they bring sound judgment and good business sense to the advice they provide.’
‘This team can be relied upon to provide excellent legal advice and support every time.’
‘Andri Hess is a clever, urbane lawyer whose advice can always be relied upon. He has some smart candidates within his team to takeover as stars of the Swiss patent law world in future.’
Key clients
Roche
Novartis
Sandoz
Syngenta
Eli Lilly
Nestlé
CSL
Illumina
Molecular Partners
Santhera Pharmaceuticals Holding
PPF Group
Vifor Pharma
ADC Therapeutics
Bristol Myers-Squibb
Edwards Lifesciences
VectivBio
SOPHiA GENETICS
ArchiMed
Therachon
Zur Rose Group
Spectris
CDR-Life
Atara Biotherapeutics
Apellis
Straumann
Sonova
Siegfried
Biognosys
Covis Pharma
IMA Medtech
BIOBank
Addex Therapeutics
Strides Pharma Science
Sanofi Aventis
Octapharma
Horizon Therapeutics plc
Work highlights
- Advised CSL, a global biotechnology company based in Australia, on its $11.7 bn public takeover of Vifor Pharma.
- Advised Roche on $20.7 bn repurchase of Novartis’ stake in Roche.
- Advising University Hospital Zurich on broad range of regulatory matters as a member of the Hospital Advisory Board.
Switzerland > Intellectual property Tier 1
Homburger‘s full-spectrum intellectual property offering allows the firm to advise clients on a variety of cross-border matters across a multitude of sectors, including transport, financial services and life sciences. Gregor Bühler heads up the broad intellectual property team, while Andri Hess takes the lead on patent litigation. Bühler, Hess, and Luca Dal Molin are all recommended for their expertise across the full range of relevant matters, including copyright disputes, trade mark enforcement and transactional IP work. Georg Rauber is another key individual and is noted for his experience in IP disputes.Practice head(s):
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Testimonials
‘Highly professional and supportive.’
‘Homburger is our preferred firm for all of our CH IP disputes (Pharmaceutical Industry). Homburger provides continuous highest quality advice, the teams have strong technical background, very good knowledge of our industry and very strategic to achieve the best outcome for the client.’
‘Andri Hess is an excellent attorney with great strategic thinking and strong business acumen. He is very approachable and fun to work with.’
‘Homburger is representing us in a patent infringement lawsuit in Switzerland. The team’s strengths are a very good understanding of the case and a high experience with patent litigation in Switzerland.’
‘Andri Hess is the lead attorney and I would recommend him for his deep knowledge and understanding of the law and proceedings, his great preparation of arguments and briefs to be filed, the good discussions with him and his well-founded recommendations of how to proceed. The patent case relates to a complex mechanical topic and Andri Hess always looks diligently into the details. We feel well-represented by Homburger in this patent case.’
‘Andri Hess has excellent local and international legal and caselaw awareness. He really contributes not just in shaping but in enriching the substance of cases. He can deal with highly complex situations and handle many parameters by splitting them up into simple issues. He can develop convincing lines of arguments even in situations not previously addressed by caselaw or suggested by the client. Andri Hess is a great mind in a top attorney!’
‘Homburger provides legal advice and legal representation in all areas of business law at the highest level.’
‘Partner Andri Hess is highly versed in legal, economic and technical matters. He puts himself in the client’s shoes, but at the same time keeps an overview over the whole case.’
Key clients
SpaceX
CSL
BlueVoyant
Sunrise
Novartis
Sanofi Aventis
Hyundai
ASML
Sandoz
Illumina
FNZ
Rivean Capital
Compad Consulting
Work highlights
- Achieved a landmark judgment assisting Novartis with the enforcement of patents against generic Jadenu (deferasirox) products.
- Advised CSL on IP and patent related matters related to its $11.7bn public takeover of Vifor Pharma.
- Advised SpaceX on IP related matters concerning the market launch of Starlink products in Switzerland.
Switzerland > Leading firms: German-speaking Switzerland Tier 1
The team at Homburger has clients particular expertise in banking, finance, corporate and M&A, tax, dispute resolution, capital markets and intellectual property.Other key lawyers:
Switzerland > Regulatory, compliance and investigations Tier 1
Homburger offers advice on the full gambit of regulatory, compliance and investigation matters. The team has an impressive track record of defending high profile foreign and domestic clients during corporate investigations and often draws from the expertise of other departments such as tax, litigation, and banking. The practice is strengthened by a dedicated bench of IT specialists who help the team to conduct efficient investigations. Flavio Romerio and Claudio Bazzani have a combined 38 years of experience leading internal investigations and conducting compliance reviews. Marcel Dietrich is the key contact for regulatory matters.Practice head(s):
Testimonials
‘Roman Richers: Very thorough, very experienced, very knowledgeable.’
‘I have worked extensively with Flavio Romerio. He is a brilliant lawyer with major constant strategic vision and deep knowledge of the banking market.’
‘The team manages to balance between legal expertise expected from external counsel and understanding of the underlying business and situation, which is very important in compliance cases. The advice is down to earth and implementable, not some document that will disappear in a drawer.’
‘Highly skilled, excellent availability, pragmatic and to the point.’
‘Claudio Bazzani: Very experienced lawyer, excellent know-how, solution and client oriented, very dedicated’
‘Homburger is my law firm of choice for the most important, urgent, and complex matters. They are exceptional: responsive, comprehensive, precise, business-minded, consistently delivering the highest quality.’
‘Claudio Bazzani stands out for his analytical skills and his ability to focus on the essentials, to maintain calm in complex and hectic situations, and to always keep the overview.’
‘Claudio Bazzani: Excellent, very client oriented and good lawyer, always on top of things and thinks proactively along the case. Flavio Romerio: Excellent lawyer, very transparent in sharing knowhow and connecting inhouse counsel from different institutions, excellent industry knowhow and grasp of future developments and needs.’
Key clients
Swiss Federal Council
Credit Suisse
Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft
Basler Kantonalbank
AMAG
OC Oerlikon
RUAG
Booking.com
Work highlights
- Represented UBS in investigation by the Swiss Competition Commission regarding the alleged boycott of Apple Pay in favour of Twint.
- Represented AMAG, independent Swiss importer of VW Group cars, in an investigation by the Swiss Competition Commission regarding alleged bid rigging in public tender procedures and regarding alleged collusive arrangements.
- Conducted an internal investigation for a global bank related to alleged criminal actions and other misconduct of its former chairman of the board.
Switzerland > Tax Tier 1
Homburger‘s tax department caters to both corporate and private clients, and collaborates with the firm’s M&A, capital markets and financing groups to provide comprehensive support, frequently on high-profile and cross-border matters. The team has additional strength in tax litigation. Reto Heuberger, whose broad practice includes tax planning, M&A, and trust work, leads the department. Core team members include Dieter Grünblatt, who has significant experience in advising on the tax structuring of national and international capital market transactions, and Stefan Oesterhelt, who covers international tax law and tax litigation. Claudia Suter leads the private client team, and provides guidance to entrepreneurs and other high-net-worth individuals.Practice head(s):
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Testimonials
‘Homburger’s different teams are well-connected and provide an extensive/well-coordinated service.’
‘Stefan Oesterhelt is a proven tax expert, particularly in relation to financing transactions, well-connected and recognised as an expert also by Swiss tax authorities.’
Key clients
Roche Holding
Clariant
CSL Limited
Flughafen Zürich
Credit Suisse
Molecular Partners
ADC Therapeutics
VectivBio
Certares and Knighthead
SIX Group
AMAG Leasing Group
UBS
The co-ordinating-committee of ED&F Man’s senior creditors
M&G FA Limited
Kering
Work highlights
- Advised Roche on tax structuring of its $20.7bn repurchase of Novartis’ stake and obtained a tax ruling of paramount importance for Roche.
- Advised CSL on tax matters regarding its $11.7bn public takeover of Vifor Pharma.
- Advised Underwriters on complex cross-border tax matters in $9.7bn IPO of On Holding on NYSE.
Switzerland > TMT Tier 1
Homburger counts a host of international tech companies as well as Swiss blue-chip corporations among its clients, for which the firm acts on the full range of TMT-related work, including transactions, data protection and litigation. The practice also combines expertise in IP and patent law with regulatory and commercial knowledge in order to assist clients in interdisciplinary matters. The Zurich-based team is headed by TMT-heavyweight Georg Rauber, who is regularly instructed by technology companies operating in the areas of software development, healthcare and sports marketing. Luca Dal Molin specialises in telecom regulations, data privacy and data protection law in addition to experience of transactions within the technology sector.Practice head(s):
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Testimonials
‘Highly educated team with a lot of experience in setting up and negotiating complex IT contracts.’
‘Courteous, friendly and organised.’
‘Professional, competent, analytical, goal-oriented, extremely good expertise.’
‘The entire team is extremely knowledgeable on all TMT and industry specific matters.’
‘Georg Rauber is our go-to expert when things get complex and industry-specific.’
‘Homburger advises on all aspects of the deal, providing a sound, international legal analysis. They are key to the backbone of your legal strategy, and one may be very confident that the client is in the best hands when they come into action.’
‘Gregor Bühler is tremendously knowledgeable of all aspects involved in sport rights’ dealings and goes the extra mile to deliver excellent legal advice on a perfect timing.’
Key clients
Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX)
aosphere (Allen & Overy)
SAP
Avaloq
Zur Rose Group
Liberty Global
Infront Sports & Media
eBay
Swisscom
MCH Group
Swiss Post
Refinitiv
ASML Holding
UBS
DEKRA
Helvetia
Work highlights
- Advising SpaceX on market launch of Starlink products in Switzerland.
- Advised Sunrise UPC on its strategic partnership with CH Media
- Advised BlueVoyant on the Swiss cyber-defense joint venture with ELCA
Switzerland > Fintech Tier 2
Homburger‘s interdisciplinary team has an established reputation among traditional financial providers such as Credit Suisse, in addition to its work for a range of fintech start-ups, including Targens, Verified and Amber. Daniel Haeberli, whose focus is the tokenisation of securities, digital capital markets transactions, and decentralised finance projects, leads the team alongside Luca Dal Molin, whose areas of expertise include data protection law and technology transactions. Other core team members include Stefan Kramer, who specialises in the tokenisation of both traditional and non-traditional assets.Practice head(s):
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Testimonials
‘Homburger is consistently fast, constructive, and complete legal matters with practical and academic precision. I thoroughly enjoy working with them, as they have the same desire as me to express matters with utmost precision and succinctness.’
‘Benjamin Leisinger, is an exceptionally smart and fast thinker in demanding situations, always introducing his wit to ease the situation and help gain clarity.’
‘Daniel Haeberli and team is very knowledgeable about the topic. He is creative and very precise. He immediately understands the issue to be solved and finds a pragmatic solution based on the legal framework at the time.’
‘Daniel Haeberli is very knowledgeable, creative and solution oriented. He is very cost disciplined and always finds practicable solutions.’
Key clients
Credit Suisse
Verified
Targens
Amber
21Shares
Hashdex
The Singularity Group
SIX Group
Work highlights
- Advised Credit Suisse on regulatory matters relating to the first end-to-end tokenization of shares of a Swiss company, using the Ethereum public blockchain
- Advising Swiss FinTech start-up Verified on regulatory and tax matters related to the issuance of the Verified Liquidity Token and its DeFi platform
- Advising Amber Group in connection with a Swiss platform for crypto-based ETP and on the AMC project
Switzerland > Private client Tier 2
Clients laud the ‘strong’ and ‘dedicated’ private client team at Homburger, which is led by Claudia Suter, who focuses on inheritance and cross-border tax structuring work. The team assists with a variety of issues spanning international estate planning work, the cross-border transfer of assets, trust establishments, succession planning issues, and relocations. Other key contacts include Gabrielle Nater-Bass, who is described by clients as a ‘hands-on business lawyer‘; Harold Grüninger, who excels in inheritance matters; and Stefanie Pfisterer, who handles contentious trust and estate matters.Practice head(s):
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Testimonials
‘Strong team with high level of expertise to cover complex client needs.’
‘Team (Gabrielle Nater-Bass, Claudia Suter) with whom I am working is always available for client requests and provides fast and professional feedback on time.’
‘Gabrielle Nater-Bass is a hands-on business lawyer with excellent legal and business knowledge. On one hand she is an aggressive negotiator and on the other hand she is practical. She possesses a charming personality, and it is most enjoyable to work with her. Claudia Suter is a lawyer and CPA. She controls the numbers profoundly and has excellent knowledge of the Swiss tax angles with the ability to elaborate legitimate but still tax effective planning for a desired transaction.’
‘The team is versatile, knowledgeable, dedicated and highly professional.’
‘Gabrielle Nater-Bass, the team leader, has demonstrated the capabilities to choose the qualified team members to address the various items on an overwhelming and paramount spectrum of issues.’
Work highlights
- Advised the trustee of $20bn estate as global lead counsel on a broad range of legal and tax matters.
- Advised a UHNW entrepreneur as international lead counsel on wealth and succession planning related to an $8bn estate.
- Acted as strategic adviser to the council of a $1bn family foundation.
Switzerland > Public law Tier 2
Homburger‘s public law group, led by Marcel Dietrich and Mariella Orelli, works in conjunction with various departments in the firm, and has a particular focus on regulatory and compliance work, investigations, financial market regulations, competition issues and arbitration proceedings. The team has specialist experience in acting for clients in regulated sectors, representing sovereign states in international arbitrations, and acting for clients in international matters involving foreign public authorities.Practice head(s):
Key clients
Swiss Federal Council
Swiss Post
Implenia
City of Zurich
University Hospital Zurich
RUAG
Booking.com
Alpiq
Pawlowski
AMAG (independent Swiss car importer of Volkswagen Group)
Work highlights
- Advised Swiss Federal Counsel in connection with purchasing 36 new fighter aircraft F-35A for $5.5bn.
- Representing Implenia in a public procurement procedure regarding a CHF100m tunnel construction project.
- Advised Swiss Post on the CHF375m sale of Swiss Post Solutions.
Switzerland > Real estate and construction Tier 2
Homburger stands out for its strength in real estate related disputes, administrative proceedings, and investigations. The team also has capabilities with transactions, advising clients on contractual and regulatory matters related to property development. The real estate counsel often collaborates with specialists from other practice areas including capital markets, tax, and competition. Stefan Gäumann is a certified specialist who focuses exclusively on real estate and construction matters. He heads the team Daniel Hasler who focuses on transactional and corporate work.Practice head(s):
Other key lawyers:
Okan Uzun
Testimonials
‘The multilingual team covers expertise in all legal areas. The collaboration between the team’s experts is perfectly seamless. Thanks to the team’s in-depth experience, the understanding of client’s needs and the translation into a reliable, efficient and problem-solving legal approach are outstanding.’
‘Stefan Gäumann: Is very responsive and provides solid, concise and clear legal advice in all real estate and construction law matters, including management of real estate and construction law proceedings.’
‘The associates in Stefan Gäumann’s team (as in general at Homburger law firm) – in particular Okan Uzun – are excellent.’
‘The team is very responsive and able to produce deliverables in short notice.’
‘I have worked with Stefan Gäumann, who is a true professional and deal oriented individual.’
‘We had interaction solely with Mr Gäumann – There was no team visible – However, we are very satisfied with his work, and we would engage him in future situations.’
‘Multidisciplinary with other areas of law. Good distribution of work and tasks within the team. Many exchanges with clients’
‘Very good professional skills. Availability. Good preparation of files.’
Key clients
Swiss Prime Site
Novartis Pharma
AMAG
Givaudan
RUAG
ORPEA Group
Marc Rich Real Estate
Work highlights
- Advised Swiss Prime Site on financing of acquisition of Akara Group.
- Advised Swiss Prime Site Solutions on its authorization by FINMA as a fund management company and its first contractual real estate investment fund for qualified investors.
- Advising and representing AMAG in a project for the construction of multistorey public parking facility with more than 450 parking spaces in the greater Zug area.
Switzerland > Insolvency and corporate recovery Tier 3
Homburger fields an ‘experienced and knowledgeable’ team with a focus on solvent and out-of-court restructurings. The department has strength in recapitalisation and refinancing, as well as representing creditors in insolvency-related proceedings. Team lead Stefan Kramer regularly publishes on insolvency related topics, and specialises in corporate recovery. Benedikt Maurenbrecher and Benjamin Leisinger share a focus on clients in the financial services industry, whereas associate Miguel Sogo has experience in debt enforcement and bankruptcy proceedings.Practice head(s):
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Very strong restructuring team. Experienced and knowledgable in cross border cases. Broad competence also concerning tax etc.’
‘Stefan Kramer heads the team. He has a quick and good grasp of the key economic elements driving a case.’
Key clients
UBS
Credit Suisse Group
Illumina
Santhera Pharmaceuticals Holding
Work highlights
- Advised the co-ordinating-committee of ED&F Man’s senior creditors on the USD 1.5 bn restructuring of ED&F Man.
- Representing Illumina in NIPT patent enforcement and accompanying debt enforcement proceedings.
- Acting as regulatory and strategic advisor to Credit Suisse and UBS on global strategy regarding bail-in instruments and implementation of new legislation.
Switzerland > Insurance Tier 3
Homburger advises insurance companies on tax matters, in addition to complex regulatory issues. The team caters for blue-chip clients and in recent work assisted with the funding round for a privately held insurtech. Team head Hansjürg Appenzeller specialises in advising (re-)insurance companies on M&A and capital markets transactions, license and regulatory matters and compliance with corporate governance regulations. Vanessa Isler advises on M&A and capital markets transactions and regulatory matters in the field of insurance.Practice head(s):
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Highly reputable and knowledgeable insurance practice group led by Hansjörg Appenzeller.’
‘Hansjörg Appenzeller is clearly one of Switzerland’s leading insurance contract and regulatory lawyers.’
‘Experienced lawyers in the Swiss corporate and insurance field. Provide helpful insights and good availability, can source additional resources when needed. Fair billing.’
‘Seasoned, experienced lawyer in the corporate and insurance field. Good collaboration and clear, actionable communication.’
Key clients
Wefox
Zurich Insurance Group
Swiss Re
Swiss Life
Generali
Munich Re
Helvetia
Axa
Work highlights
- Advised insurtech company wefox on its Series D funding round resulting in a post-money valuation of $4.5 bn.
- Advised a listed international insurance group on establishing an insurtech company, developing AI and tech enhanced insurance and software solutions.
- Advised a listed international insurance company on legacy life insurance products and on structuring new products in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Switzerland > Sports law
Homburger > Firm Profile
Firm overview: Homburger is one of the largest Swiss law firms, with more than 160 experts. Homburger acts as trusted advisor to companies and entrepreneurs based or doing business in Switzerland in all aspects of commercial law, including on the full spectrum of corporate and financing transactions, antitrust in-court litigation and arbitration, regulatory proceedings and investigations, and tax law.
Main areas of practice
Arbitration: The firm’s multinational arbitration team has extensive experience representing clients in the field of international commercial and investment arbitration as well as with other forms of alternative dispute resolution.
Capital markets: Homburger’s capital markets practice is ranked second to none in Switzerland, advising leading domestic and international issuers on the most complex and innovative capital markets transactions, including equity, investment-grade and high-yield debt, hybrid instruments, convertible instruments, regulatory capital instruments, derivatives, structured products and securitisations. The firm has an extensive interaction and trusted relationship with regulators, providing it with in-depth expertise on regulatory issues to the benefit its clients.
Competition: The competition team advises clients on Swiss and EU competition. Homburger helps to ensure that Swiss companies remain best in class in an international context and represents clients before administrative authorities and courts, as well as in civil antitrust litigation.
Compliance: Compliance with applicable laws and regulations, as well as with ongoing reporting duties and disclosure requirements, such as relating to ESG, has become a top priority for corporations. The firm’s compliance team boasts a wealth of expertise in anti-money laundering, sanctions, anti-corruption and competition compliance.
Corporate/M&A: Drawing from a wealth of expertise acquired in the most complex takeover transactions, the corporate and M&A team offers domestic and global enterprises and entrepreneurs expert advice and support with mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, equity capital market transactions, private equity and venture capital.
Corporate governance: The firm has been instrumental in shaping Swiss-based and Swiss-listed companies’ best practice in the field of corporate organisation and corporate governance, including board independence, executive compensation and say-on-pay. Homburger advises more than half of the top 20 Swiss listed companies on corporate governance matters, and two partners of the firm have authored the standard-setting publication in the field of say-on-pay. Many of the governance principles developed by the firm have become best practice in Switzerland. The firm has also actively participated in the crafting of the corporate law reform that will enter into force in 2023.
Crisis management: No company is safe from unforeseeable events that could seriously affect its objectives, reputation and financial situation. Crises can arise in various forms, through employee misconduct, technical failures, sudden economic downturns, fraud, government action or leaks. The crisis management team provides immediate assistance and develops comprehensive strategies to manage crises.
Data protection: Personal data becomes exponentially more important. At the same time, the protection requirements are being tightened. As experienced partner, the firm facilitates innovative and efficient solutions. Thanks to its interdisciplinary organisation it has the necessary industry expertise always within reach.
Employment and executive compensation: The firm’s multidisciplinary employment and executive compensation team is made up of recognised specialists who advise on all areas of employment law, including regulatory issues, executive compensation, pensions, as well as taxes and social security. In addition, the firm represents companies and entrepreneurs in litigation.
Financial market regulation: Homburger’s financial market regulation team represents the interests of the Swiss market and its participants in an even more strictly regulated market, also by acting as an important voice in the drafting of new legislation. As a result, they are established experts in the field of financial market regulation and transactions, interest for complex structures and proceedings.
Financing and investment products: The firm’s financing and investment products team structures transactions, develops investment products and is familiar with national and international documentations. It takes an integrated approach – it develops tailored solutions and brings in experts from various disciplines as necessary.
Healthcare/life science: Legal advice in the healthcare/life science sector requires sector-specific expertise and an interdisciplinary set-up. The firm has both, and it advises its clients on all aspects: from legal protection and financing of a business proposition to development, production and distribution and strategic transactions.
Insurance: The firm provides dedicated advice in mergers and acquisitions, capital markets and risk transfer transactions as well as in insurance and regulatory matters. The team offers client centric expertise in the insurance sector, providing dedicated advice in mergers and acquisitions, capital markets and risk transfer transactions as well as in insurance and regulatory matters. This practice also focuses on insurance disputes.
Investigations: Drawing from the firm’s longtime experience in conducting investigations for client benefit, the investigations and enforcement team regularly leads complex investigations, both in international matters and in focused domestic inquiries.
IP/IT: Homburger is fascinated by technology, supporting enterprises and entrepreneurs within all aspects of technological change. The IP and IT team provides support in litigation, prosecution proceedings and transactions in all areas of intellectual property, media, IT and privacy/data protection.
Litigation: The litigation team is one of the largest and most effective in Switzerland. The firm supports its clients in the avoidance of disputes and it represents enterprises, entrepreneurs, foundations and private persons in civil and commercial matters before all Swiss courts and in administrative proceedings before Swiss authorities. Furthermore, the firm supports its clients in their litigation matters in other countries and coordinates parallel contentious matters in various jurisdictions.
Private client: The private client team offers comprehensive and bespoke advice to entrepreneurs and families. Clients include family offices, trustees, financial institutions and other service providers, foundations, members of management, as well as board of directors and foundation council members.
Real estate: The real estate team has extensive knowledge and experience in all real estate related legal matters. Thanks to the firm’s interdisciplinary approach it is able to provide comprehensive legal services to domestic and foreign real estate investors, real estate departments in all industry sectors, real estate developers and real estate investment funds, among others.
Regulatory: The increasing regulation of the markets presents a challenge for the economic growth of companies. Homburger combines its law firm’s expertise in all aspects of commercial public and administrative law to advise its clients on the legal frameworks in regulated markets in Switzerland.
Restructuring/insolvency: The restructuring/insolvency team advises clients in connection with solvent restructurings and all aspects of insolvency law. Lawyers have vast experience in representing Swiss and international clients in domestic and cross-border insolvency proceedings.
Tax: The tax team advises clients on national and international tax law, on M&A and capital markets transactions, reorganisations, corporate financings, structured finance (asset-backed, investment and property funds), re-domestications, private equity and employee participations.
Technology and digital economy: With an interdisciplinary team of tech-savvy and experienced lawyers, the firm supports clients who digitise their business models in a global and competitive environment, implement new technology and prepare their offerings for the future.
White-collar crime: The white-collar team advises and represents companies in white collar crime matters, typically involving breaches of capital market rules, fraud, insider trading, money laundering and corruption.
Managing partner: Flavio Romerio
Number of partners: 41
Number of other lawyers: Over 120
Languages: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Mandarin, Russian
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Arbitration | B Gross | ||
Arbitration | F Dasser | ||
Arbitration | A Hess | ||
Arbitration | G Nater-Bass | ||
Arbitration | M Orelli | ||
Arbitration | S Pfisterer | ||
Capital markets | B Leisinger | ||
Capital markets | F Gerhard | ||
Capital markets | HJ Appenzeller | ||
Capital markets | R Bösch | ||
Capital markets | D Daeniker | ||
Capital markets | D Gericke | ||
Capital markets | D Haeberli | ||
Capital markets | D Hasler | ||
Capital markets | D Häusermann | ||
Capital markets | S Kramer | ||
Capital markets | C Lambert | ||
Capital markets | B Maurenbrecher | ||
Capital markets | A Müller | ||
Capital markets | L Togni | ||
Capital markets | D Oser | ||
Competition | M Dietrich | ||
Competition | F Hoffet | ||
Competition | R Stäuber | ||
Compliance | F Romerio | ||
Corporate/M&A | D Gericke | ||
Corporate/M&A | HJ Appenzeller | ||
Corporate / M&A | S Blunschi | ||
Corporate/M&A | D Daeniker | ||
Corporate/M&A | F Gerhard | ||
Corporate/M&A | H Grüninger | ||
Corporate/M&A | D Hasler | ||
Corporate/M&A | D Häusermann | ||
Corporate/M&A | C Lambert | ||
Corporate / M&A | K Mattle | ||
Corporate/M&A | A Müller | ||
Corporate/M&A | D Oser | ||
Corporate/M&A | H Schärer | ||
Corporate Governance | D Daeniker | ||
Corporate Governance | D Gericke | ||
Corporate Governance | D Häusermann | ||
Corporate Governance | C Lambert | ||
Corporate Governance | A Müller | ||
Corporate Governance | D Oser | ||
Corporate Governance | F Romerio | ||
Crisis management | C Bazzani | ||
Crisis management | D Daeniker | ||
Crisis management | D Gericke | ||
Crisis management | F Romerio | ||
Data protection | G Bühler | ||
Data protection | L Dal Molin | ||
Employment and executive compensation | B Gross | ||
Employment and executive compensation | A Müller | ||
Employment and executive compensation | G Bühler | ||
Employment and executive compensation | P Müller | ||
Financial Market Regulation | B Maurenbrecher | ||
Financial Market Regulation | HJ Appenzeller | ||
Financial Market Regulation | R Bösch | ||
Financial Market Regulation | D Daeniker | ||
Financial Market Regulation | J Frick | ||
Financial Market Regulation | D Haeberli | ||
Financial Market Regulation | S Kramer | ||
Financial Market Regulation | B Leisinger | ||
Financing and Investment Products | B Maurenbrecher | ||
Financing and Investment Products | HJ Appenzeller | ||
Financing and Investment Products | D Daeniker | ||
Financing and Investment Products | J Frick | ||
Financing and Investment Products | D Haeberli | ||
Financing and Investment Products | S Kramer | ||
Financing and Investment Products | B Leisinger | ||
Healthcare / Life Sciences | G Bühler | ||
Healthcare / Life Sciences | L Dal Molin | ||
Healthcare / Life Sciences | D Gericke | ||
Healthcare / Life Sciences | A Hess | ||
Healthcare / Life Sciences | R Heuberger | ||
Healthcare / Life Sciences | D Häusermann | ||
Healthcare / Life Sciences | R Stäuber | ||
Insurance | HJ Appenzeller | ||
Insurance | F Dasser | ||
Insurance | D Gericke | ||
Insurance | D Hasler | ||
Insurance | M Orelli | ||
Insurance | H Schärer | ||
Investigations | F Romerio | ||
Investigations | C Bazzani | ||
IP/IT | G Bühler | ||
IP/IT | L Dal Molin | ||
IP/IT | A Hess | ||
IP/IT | G Rauber | ||
Litigation | B Gross | ||
Litigation | R Baechler | ||
Litigation | C Bazzani | ||
Litigation | G Bühler | ||
Litigation | F Dasser | ||
Litigation | S Gäumann | ||
Litigation | A Hess | ||
Litigation | G Nater-Bass | ||
Litigation | M Orelli | ||
Litigation | G Rauber | ||
Private clients | C Suter | ||
Private clients | H Grüninger | ||
Private clients | R Heuberger | ||
Private clients | G Nater-Bass | ||
Real estate | D Hasler | ||
Real estate | S Gäumann | ||
Regulatory | M Dietrich | ||
Regulatory | G Bühler | ||
Regulatory | A Hess | ||
Regulatory | F Hoffet | ||
Regulatory | M Orelli | ||
Regulatory | G Rauber | ||
Regulatory | R Stäuber | ||
Restructuring/insolvency | S Kramer | ||
Restructuring/insolvency | D Haeberli | ||
Restructuring/insolvency | B Leisinger | ||
Restructuring/insolvency | B Maurenbrecher | ||
Restructuring/insolvency | G Naegeli | ||
Tax | R Heuberger | ||
Tax | D Grünblatt | ||
Tax | S Oesterhelt | ||
Tax | C Suter | ||
Technology and digital economy | D Haeberli | ||
Technology and digital economy | L Dal Molin | ||
Technology and digital economy | S Kramer | ||
Technology and digital economy | A Müller | ||
Technology and digital economy | G Rauber | ||
Technology and digital economy | R Stäuber | ||
White collar crime | C Bazzani | ||
White collar crime | F Romerio | ||
White collar crime | R Richers |
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Dr iur Hansjürg Appenzeller | Partner. Mergers and acquisitions and private equity transactions as well as equity… | View Profile | |
Dr iur Roman Baechler LL.M. | Roman Baechler specializes in domestic and international commercial litigation. He represents clients… | View Profile | |
Dr iur Claudio Bazzani | Partner. Claudio Bazzani co-heads Homburger’s White Collar Crime & Investigations team. He… | View Profile | |
Ra Stefan Blunschi | Partner. Stefan Blunschi specializes in mergers & acquisitions. He advises listed and… | View Profile | |
Dr iur René Bösch | Senior Counsel in Homburger’s Financial Market Regulation and Capital Markets teams. As… | View Profile | |
Dr iur Daniel Daeniker | Partner. Practice focuses on mergers & acquisitions, particularly cross-border transactions, and on… | View Profile | |
Ra Luca Dal Molin | Partner. Luca Dal Molin specializes in intellectual property, technology and privacy law.… | View Profile | |
Prof Dr iur Felix Dasser | Partner. International dispute resolution (litigation; arbitration as counsel and as arbitrator; ADR);… | View Profile | |
Dr iur Marcel Dietrich | Partner. Swiss and European competition and antitrust law, administrative and civil antitrust… | View Profile | |
Dr iur Jürg Frick | Partner. Jürg Frick is a banking and finance specialist whose main focus… | View Profile | |
Ra Stefan Gäumann | Partner. Stefan Gäumann is the co-head of Homburger’s Real Estate Practice and… | View Profile | |
Dr iur Frank Gerhard | Partner. M&A, PTOs, private equity (incl. venture capital), IPOs, equity offerings (incl.… | View Profile | |
Dr iur Dieter Gericke | Partner. Dieter Gericke heads the Corporate / M&A practice team. He focuses… | View Profile | |
Dr iur Balz Gross | Partner. Balz Gross is the Head of Homburger’s Disputes (Litigation / Arbitration)… | View Profile | |
Dr iur Dieter Grünblatt | Partner. Tax law with a focus on banking, finance (including structured, asset… | View Profile | |
Dr iur Harold Grüninger | Partner. Certified specialist SBA in inheritance law, focuses on private client work,… | View Profile | |
Ra Daniel Haeberli | Partner. Daniel Haeberli is a banking and finance as well as a… | View Profile | |
Dr iur Daniel Hasler | Partner. Daniel Hasler is a corporate law specialist. He has wide experience… | View Profile | |
Prof Dr iur Daniel Häusermann | Partner. Practice focuses on public and private mergers & acquisitions, equity capital… | View Profile | |
Dr iur Andri Hess | Partner, member of Homburger’s IP / IT, Litigation & Arbitration and Competition… | View Profile | |
Dr iur Reto Heuberger | Partner. Tax law with a focus on tax planning and structuring of… | View Profile | |
Dr iur Franz Hoffet | Franz Hoffet is a partner of Homburger’s Competition and Regulatory teams. He… | View Profile | |
Dr iur Stefan Kramer | Partner. Partner in Homburger’s Financial Market Regulation, Financial and Investment Products and… | View Profile | |
Dr iur Claude Lambert | Specialized in mergers and acquisitions, equity capital markets, private equity, public takeovers… | View Profile | |
Dr iur Benjamin Leisinger | Partner. Partner in Homburger’s Financial Market Regulation, Financing and Investment Products as… | View Profile | |
Ra-in Margrit Marti | Partner. Practice focuses on mergers & acquisitions, private equity and venture capital.… | View Profile | |
Ra-in Karin Mattle | Partner. Karin Mattle’s practice focuses on public and private M&A and capital… | View Profile | |
Dr iur Benedikt Maurenbrecher | Partner. Practice focuses on financial services regulatory and civil law matters, offerings… | View Profile | |
Dr iur Andreas Müller | Partner. Practice focuses on public and private mergers & acquisitions, private equity… | View Profile | |
lic iur Gabrielle Nater-Bass | Partner. Gabrielle Nater-Bass’ practice focuses on arbitration and litigation. She is an… | View Profile | |
Ra Stefan Oesterhelt | Partner of Homburger’s Tax practice team. Focus: international tax law, finance transactions,… | View Profile | |
Ra-in Mariella Orelli | Partner. Domestic and international commercial litigation and arbitration. Primary focus on representing… | View Profile | |
Dr iur David Oser | Partner. Focus on public and private M&A, including redomestication transactions; corporate governance… | View Profile | |
Dr iur Anna Peter | Partner. Anna Peter is a member of the Corporate / M&A practice… | View Profile | |
Dr iur Stefanie Pfisterer | Partner. Stefanie Pfisterer specializes in arbitration and litigation. She has broad experience… | View Profile | |
Dr iur Georg Rauber | Senior Counsel. Georg Rauber headed the Homburger IP / IT practice and… | View Profile | |
Dr iur Flavio Romerio | Partner. Flavio Romerio is the Managing Partner of Homburger and the head… | View Profile | |
Dr iur Lee Saladino | Counsel. Lee Saladino is counsel in Homburger’s Capital Markets and Financing and… | View Profile | |
Dr iur Heinz Schärer | Senior Counsel. M&A, public tender offers, venture capital and private equity transactions,… | View Profile | |
Dr iur Miguel Sogo | Partner. Specialized in domestic and international litigation and insolvency proceedings including commercial… | View Profile | |
Dr iur Richard Stäuber LL.M., M.A. | Partner. Richard Stäuber focuses on Swiss and European competition law. He has… | View Profile | |
Dr iur Claudia Suter | Partner. Claudia Suter is a partner in Homburger’s private clients and tax… | View Profile | |
Dr iur Lorenzo Togni | Partner. – Lorenzo Togni specializes in equity capital markets, focusing on IPOs,… | View Profile |
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Homburger advised Roche on USD 3.875 bn in aggregate principal amount senior notes, which were issued by Roche Holdings, Inc. and guaranteed by Roche Holding Ltd
18th March 2024 On March 8, 2024, Roche Holdings, Inc. successfully completed its issuance of USD 3.875 bn in aggregate principal amount of senior notes,Homburger advised Swiss Prime Site on its acquisition of Fundamenta Group’s real estate division
18th March 2024 Homburger advised Swiss Prime Site AG (SPS), the largest real estate company in Switzerland (SWX: SPSN), on the acquisition of Fundamenta Group's real estate division.Homburger advises Galderma on its IPO on SIX Swiss Exchange
15th March 2024 On March 13, 2024, Galderma Group AG (Galderma), the pure-play dermatology category leader, announced the launch of its Initial Public Offering (Offering) on the SIX Swiss Exchange.Homburger advised Thermo Fisher on its CHF 1.070 bn inaugural bond issuance
11th March 2024 On March 7, 2024, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. successfully completed its issuance of its inaugural CHF bonds in excess of CHF 1 bn, being the largest foreign Swiss franc bond issuance in seven years.Homburger advises Cadence on its USD 1.24 bn acquisition of BETA CAE Systems
8th March 2024 On March 5, 2024, Cadence Design Systems Inc. (Nasdaq: CDNS), a leading global EDA and Intelligent System Design provider,Homburger advised UBS Switzerland AG on the issuance of EUR 1 bn Covered Bonds
8th March 2024 On March 5, 2024, UBS Switzerland AG successfully completed its issuance of Covered Bonds under its covered bond program of EUR 1 bn 3.304% Covered Bonds due March 2029.Homburger advised the Springer Nature group on term and multicurrency revolving credit facilities
4th March 2024 On December 1, 2023, Springer Nature entered into a term and multicurrency revolving credit facilities agreement with a banking consortium led by Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft,Homburger advised Landis+Gyr in connection with its USD 500 m credit facilities
4th March 2024 Homburger acted as counsel to Landis+Gyr Group AG and Landis+Gyr AG in connection with a Swiss law governed USD 500 m term and revolving credit facilities agreement arranged by UBS Switzerland AG and syndicated among certain banks.Homburger advised Abegg & Co AG in connection with its authorization as manager of collective assets
4th March 2024 Abegg & Co AG, a Zurich-based single family office, has been granted a license by FINMA to act as manager of collective assets.Homburger advised the lenders led by HSBC Bank plc in connection with the financing of Prax Group’s acquisition of OIL! Tankstellen GmbH
28th February 2024 Homburger acted as counsel to a syndicate of international financial institutions led by HSBC Bank plc in connection with certain financing aspects of Prax Group's acquisition of OIL! Tankstellen GmbH.Homburger advised UBS Group AG on its issuance of USD 650 m Additional Tier 1 (AT1) Notes with an equity conversion feature
27th February 2024 On February 21, 2024, UBS Group AG successfully completed its offering of SGD 650 m of 5.750 per cent.Homburger advised ING Bank in connection with Axpo Holding AG’s new EUR 7 bn Sustainability-Linked Revolving Credit Facility
26th February 2024 Homburger acted as Swiss counsel to ING Bank in its capacity as coordinator, bookrunner and mandated lead arranger,Homburger has advised Vencora UK Limited on the settlement of its public tender offer for all publicly held shares of Crealogix Holding AG and on the consummation of the share purchase agreement with certain Crealogix shareholders
26th February 2024 On February 22, 2024, Vencora UK Limited (Vencora), an indirect subsidiary of Volaris Group Inc. and Constellation Software Inc. (CSI), a Canadian-based international provider of software and services (TSX: CSU),Homburger advised UBS Group AG on its issuance of USD 1 bn Additional Tier 1 (AT1) Notes with an equity conversion feature
14th February 2024 On February 12, 2024, UBS Group AG successfully completed its offering of USD 1 bn of 7.750 per cent. AT1 Notes, which are redeemable at the option of UBS Group AG after seven years and two months.Homburger advised Cerberus Capital Management LP on the acquisition and financing of asset sale by Intrum
13th February 2024 Homburger advised Cerberus Capital Management LP on the acquisition and financing of a SEK 11.5 bn portfolio of loans acquired from Intrum.Homburger advised UBS Switzerland AG on the issuance of CHF 450 m Covered Bonds
1st February 2024 On January 24, 2024, UBS Switzerland AG successfully completed its issuance of Covered Bonds under its covered bond program in an aggregate principal amount of CHF 450 m,Homburger advised UBS Group AG on its issuance of EUR 1.25 bn Callable Senior Notes under its Senior Debt Programme
30th January 2024 On January 9, 2024, UBS Group AG successfully completed its issuance of EUR 1.25 bn in aggregate principal amount of 4.125 per cent.Homburger advised UBS Group AG on its issuance of USD 4 bn Fixed Rate/Fixed Rate Callable Senior Notes under its Senior Debt Programme
30th January 2024 On January 8, 2024, UBS Group AG successfully completed its issuance of USD 1.75 bn in aggregate principal amount of Fixed Rate/Fixed Rate Callable Senior Notes due February 2030 and USD 2.25 bn in aggregate principal amount of Fixed Rate/Fixed Rate Callable Senior Notes due February 2035 under its Senior Debt Programme.Homburger advises One Equity Partners on its acquisition of the Associated Spring and Hänggi businesses of Barnes Group Inc.
22nd January 2024 On January 11, 2024, Barnes Group Inc. announced the sale of its Associated Spring and Hänggi businesses to One Equity Partners.Homburger advised ABB on its acquisition of Sevensense Robotics AG
19th January 2024 On January 11, 2024, ABB announced that it has acquired the Swiss-based startup Sevensense Robotics AG (Sevensense Robotics).Homburger advised Tencent Mobility Limited on its investment in Global Blue Group Holding AG
12th January 2024 On November 29, 2023, Tencent Mobility Limited, a world leading internet and technology company, completed its USD 100 m strategic equity investment in Global Blue Group Holding AG. Tencent invested in Global Blue’s common equity at a price of USD 5.50 per share.Homburger advised Coöperatieve Rabobank U.A. on a multicurrency credit facilities agreement
3rd January 2024 On December 18, 2023, Global TIP Holdings Two B.V. as company and Global TIP Finance B.V. as borrower received an increased EUR term facility under its existing multicurrency credit facilities agreement with ABN AMRO Bank N.V. as agent and Coöperatieve Rabobank U.A. as security agent, which is guaranteed by, inter alia, PEMA Truck- und Trailervermietung GmbH.Homburger advised AMAG Leasing AG on the 2023 renewal of its CHF 1.5 bn Auto Covered Bond Programme and the CHF 175 m and CHF 135 m Auto Covered Bond Issuances
3rd January 2024 In October 2023, AMAG Leasing updated and renewed its CHF 1.5 bn Auto Covered Bond Programme irrevocably guaranteed by AMAG Leasing Auto Covered Bond AG (the Programme).Homburger advised Jefferies LLC and Leerink Partners LLC in Offering by AC Immune SA
3rd January 2024 On December 19, 2023, AC Immune SA, a Swiss clinical stage biopharmaceutical company pioneering in precision medicine for neurodegenerative diseases listed on the Nasdaq (Nasdaq: ACIU) completed an underwritten offering of 14.3 million of its common shares at a price of USDÂ 3.50 per share.Homburger advised Basler Kantonalbank in connection with the issuance of CHF 105 m Digital Bonds by the Canton of Basel-Stadt
11th December 2023 On December 1, 2023 the Canton of Basel-Stadt issued CHF 105 m digital bonds. Basler Kantonalbank acted as lead manager. The digital bonds will be listed on SDX Trading AG.Homburger advised Müller Martini on its acquisition of Hunkeler
7th December 2023 On December 6, 2023, Müller Martini and Hunkeler, both global market leaders with innovative solutions for post-print paper processing, announced the combination of the two businesses.Homburger advised Roche Holding Ltd on the issuance of EUR 1.5 bn Bonds
6th December 2023 On December 4, 2023, Roche Finance Europe B.V. issued EUR 1.5 bn Bonds guaranteed by Roche Holding Ltd.Homburger advised Wöhrle Group on its acquisition of Oskar Rüegg Group
5th December 2023 On November 30, 2023, Wöhrle Group, headquartered in Wildberg, Germany, has announced that it had acquired Oskar Rüegg Holding AG, headquartered in Jona, Switzerland, and its subsidiaries (Switzerland / Bulgaria / Mexico).Homburger advised Givaudan SA on the issuance of EUR 500 m Guaranteed Bonds due 2033
5th December 2023 On November 28, 2023, Givaudan Finance Europe B.V. issued EURÂ 500 m 4.125 per cent. Guaranteed Bonds due 2033. The bonds are guaranteed by the Swiss group parent company Givaudan SA.Homburger advised JPW Industries Holding Corporation in connection with a notes refinancing
4th December 2023 Homburger acted as counsel to JPW Industries Holding Corporation in connection with the refinancing of its 9.000% senior secured notes due 2024 by entering into a new term loan and security agreement with Apollo Administrative Agency, LLC as administrative agent and the lenders party thereto.Homburger advises Kandou on its USD 100 m Series E equity financing
4th December 2023 On September 13, 2023, Kandou Holding SA (Kandou) announced that it has successfully closed the first portion of its USD 100 m Series E equity financing.Homburger advised Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft on a syndicated corporate financing for Montana Aerospace
22nd November 2023 Homburger acted as counsel to Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft in respect of a syndicated corporate financing for Montana Aerospace.Homburger advises Vencora UK Limited, an indirect subsidiary of Volaris Group Inc. and Constellation Software Inc., with respect to its announced public tender offer for all publicly held shares of Crealogix Holding AG
17th November 2023 On November 16, 2023, Vencora UK Limited, an indirect subsidiary of Volaris Group Inc. and Constellation Software Inc. (CSI), a Canadian-based international provider of software and services (TSX: CSU), and Crealogix Holding AG,Homburger advised UBS Group AG on its debut issuance of USD 3.5 bn AT1 Notes with an equity conversion feature
16th November 2023 On November 13, 2023, UBS Group AG successfully completed its offering of an aggregate of USD 3.5 bn of AT1 Notes.Homburger advised CirCap and Planet First Partners on their investment in Swiss-based building material innovation start-up Nanogence SA
16th November 2023 On November 15, 2023, Nanogence SA closed its Series A financing round, securing financing from a consortium of investors.Homburger advised Roche on USD 5.5 bn in aggregate principal amount senior notes, which were issued by Roche Holdings, Inc. and guaranteed by Roche Holding Ltd
15th November 2023 On November 13, 2023, Roche Holdings, Inc. successfully completed its issuance of USD 5.5 bn in aggregate principal amount of senior notes,Homburger advised Roche on USD 5.5 bn in aggregate principal amount senior notes, which were issued by Roche Holdings, Inc. and guaranteed by Roche Holding Ltd
14th November 2023 On November 13, 2023, Roche Holdings, Inc. successfully completed its issuance of USD 5.5 bn in aggregate principal amount of senior notes,Homburger advised Alcon Inc. on USD 1.32 bn revolving credit facility
6th November 2023 On October 27, 2023, Alcon Inc. (SIX: ALC), a leading eye care product company, in its capacity as Borrower and Guarantor entered into a USD 1.32 bn revolving credit facilities agreement with,Homburger advised the lenders represented by RBC Europe Limited in connection with the migration of Ionisos to the debt platform of 3i Investments plc
2nd November 2023 Homburger acted as counsel to the lenders represented by RBC Europe Limited in connection with the accession of EBD Irradiation Services AG, a company of the Ionisos group, to certain English law governed financing agreements relating to the debt platform of 3i Investments plc and the entry into certain Swiss law governed security agreements.Homburger advised Elevate Textiles, Inc. in connection with complex financing transactions
2nd November 2023 Homburger acted as counsel to Elevate Textiles, Inc. in connection with a term loan credit agreement with Wilmington Savings Funds Society, FSB as administrative agent and an asset-based loan credit agreement with Bank of America, N.A. as administrative agent.Homburger advised UBS Switzerland AG in connection with ITS Kanal Services AG’s new CHF 123 m acquisition and working capital facilities
1st November 2023 Homburger acted as counsel to UBS Switzerland AG in its capacity as mandated lead arranger,Homburger advised Perfetti Van Melle on its USD 1.35 bn acquisition of Mondelez’s gum business
26th October 2023 Homburger advised Perfetti Van Melle, the owner of confectionary brands such as Chupa Chups and Mentos, on its USD 1.35 bn acquisition of Mondelez's developed-market gum business.Homburger advised UBS AG on its exchange offer of certain of its outstanding notes previously issued under its EMTN programme for SEC-registered notes, with notes in an amount of USD 1,970,083,000 being exchanged
25th October 2023 On September 13, 2023, UBS AG, acting through its London branch, launched offers to exchange (i) any and all of its outstanding USD 1 bn 1.250 per cent. Notes due June 2026 for a like principal amount of new 1.250% Notes due June 1, 2026 and (ii) any and all of its outstanding USD 1 bn 4.500 per cent.Homburger advised UBS Switzerland AG on the establishment of its Swiss Covered Bond Program and the issuance of CHF 820 m Covered Bonds
24th October 2023 On October 6, 2023, UBS published the Base Prospectus for the establishment of its CHF 20 bn program for the issuance of Covered Bonds issued by UBS Switzerland AG and guaranteed by UBS Hypotheken Schweiz AG.Homburger advised TEMENOS on the issuance of CHF 200 m Bonds
20th October 2023 On October 11, 2023, TEMENOS issued CHF 200 m bonds. Zürcher Kantonalbank, BNP Paribas (Suisse) SA and BZ Bank Aktiengesellschaft acted as managers.Homburger advised PureGym on its senior secured notes offering and its new credit facility
19th October 2023 Homburger advised PureGym on its offering of EUR 380 m and GBP 475 m senior secured notes due 2028 and its new GBP 175.5 m credit facility.Homburger advised the Alchemy Group on third amendment of term loan facility
18th October 2023 On August 18, 2023, Alchemy US Holdco 1, LLC received an incremental USD term facility as a borrower under its existing credit arrangement with Wilmington Trust, National Association as administrative agent and collateral agent, which is guaranteed by, inter alia, Alchemy Transatlantic-S GmbH.Homburger advised Embotelladora Andina S.A. on the issuance of CHF 170 m Bonds
17th October 2023 On September 20, 2023, Embotelladora Andina S.A. issued CHF 170 m Bonds.Homburger advised TOLREMO therapeutics AG on the extension of its Series A financing round
11th October 2023 On September 20, 2023, TOLREMO therapeutics AG announced that it has completed its Series A financing,Homburger advised DKSH on second sustainability-linked loan with existing CHF 150 m revolving credit facility
9th October 2023 On October 5, 2023, DKSH Holding Ltd (SIX: DKSH), a leading Market Expansion Services provider and trusted partner for companies looking to grow in Asia and beyond,Homburger advised AustralianSuper Pty Ltd. on its EUR 1.5 bn investment in Vantage Data Centers Europe
5th October 2023 On September 12, 2023, AustralianSuper Pty Ltd. (AustralianSuper) announced the signing of a EUR 1.5 bn deal with DigitalBridge Group to acquire a significant minority stake in Vantage Data Centers Europe, Middle East and Africa (Vantage EMEA).AustralianSuper will join DigitalBridge as key shareholder in Vantage EMEA, one of the fastest growing hyperscale data center platforms in the region. The deal will support Vantage EMEA’s ambitious growth plans and enable the expansion and development of hyperscale data centers across EMEA to meet the growing demand from global big data and cloud computing companies. Homburger AG acted as Swiss legal counsel to AustralianSuper on this transaction. The Homburger team was led by Dieter Gericke (Corporate / M&A) and included Claudine Schär and Giulia Meier (both Corporate / M&A), Stefan Gäumann and Dominique Burà (both Real Estate) and Stefan Bindschedler (Financing and Investment Products). Herbert Smith Freehills acted as lead counsel to AustralianSuper.
Homburger advised ARYZTA AG with regard to its CHF 71.8 m and EUR 60 m senior term facilities
5th October 2023 Homburger acted as counsel to ARYZTA AG in its capacity as borrower in connection with its CHF 71.8 m and EUR 60 m senior term facilities, coordinated by Coöperatieve Rabobank U.A.Homburger advised Credit Suisse in connection with PolyPeptide’s EUR 111 m revolving credit facility agreement
4th October 2023 On October 2, 2023, PolyPeptide announced the signing of a EUR 111 m three-year revolving credit facility with an uncommitted increase option of EUR 40 m,Homburger advised Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in connection with its issuance of CHF 100 m Senior Unsecured Bonds
2nd October 2023 On September 28, 2023, Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft successfully completed its Bond issuance in the amount of CHF 100 m.Homburger advised UBS Group AG on its issuance of USD 4.5 bn Fixed Rate/Fixed Rate Callable Senior Notes under its Senior Debt Programme
28th September 2023 On September 22, 2023, UBS Group AG successfully completed its issuance of USD 1.25 bn in aggregate principal amount of Fixed Rate/Fixed Rate Callable Senior Notes due December 2027,Homburger advised UBS AG on its inaugural SEC registered offering of benchmark bonds in an aggregate principal amount of USD 3 bn
18th September 2023 On September 11, 2023, UBS AG, acting through its London branch, successfully completed its issuance of (i) USD 1 bn aggregate principal amount of 5.800 per cent.Homburger advised Equinix, Inc. in connection with the issuance of CHF 300 m 2.875% bonds due in 2028
18th September 2023 On September 12, 2023, Equinix, Inc., a globally leading digital infrastructure company, successfully completed its inaugural Swiss issuance of CHF 300 m 2.875% bonds due in 2028. The Bonds were issued by Equinix Europe 1 Financing Corporation LLC and are fully guaranteed by Equinix, Inc. The offering of the Bonds was done by reliance on Regulation S under the U.S. Securities Act.Homburger advised Nestlé on the issuance of an aggregate of USD 1.5 bn notes through an institutional (Rule 144A) offering in the United States of America
18th September 2023 On September 12, 2023, Nestlé Holdings, Inc. successfully completed its issuance of USD 500 m 5.000% Notes due 2028, USD 500 m 5.000% Notes due 2030, and USD 500 m 5.000% Notes due 2033. The Notes are guaranteed by the Nestlé group's Swiss parent company Nestlé S.A. The offering of the Notes was done in reliance on Rule 144A and Regulation S under the U.S. Securities Act. Homburger advised Nestlé on all Swiss law aspects of the transaction. The Homburger team was led by Lee Saladino (Capital Markets), and included Daniel Daeniker (Corporate / M&A), Sofiya Shavlak (Capital Markets), and Dieter Grünblatt (Tax). Contact Nanding Susso / Marketing / marketing@homburger.chHomburger advised UBS Switzerland AG in connection with HIAG Group’s CHF 500 m sustainability-linked credit facility
29th August 2023 Homburger acted as counsel to UBS Switzerland AG in its capacity as mandated lead arranger, original lender and agent in connection with HIAG Group's CHF 500 m sustainability-linked credit facility.Homburger advises Novartis on the transfer of the Life Science Park Rhine Valley to Getec
25th August 2023 On August 22, 2023, Novartis (SIX: NOVN) announced that it had agreed to transfer its real estate and certain infrastructure-related assets and services pertaining to the Life Science Park Rhine Valley in Stein,Homburger advised Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in connection with the issuance of CHF 110 m Senior Unsecured Bonds issued by Glarner Kantonalbank
17th August 2023 On August 9, 2023, Glarner Kantonalbank successfully completed its Bond issuance in the amount of CHF 110 m, traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange. Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft acted as Joint Lead Manager.Homburger advised Crown Packaging European Division GmbH on its acquisition of Helvetia Packaging AG
7th August 2023 On August 3, 2023, Crown Holdings, Inc., a leading global supplier of rigid packaging products to consumer marketing companies,Homburger advised Atlas Agro in connection with the investment by Macquarie Asset Management of up to USD 325 m
7th August 2023 On July 31, 2023, Atlas Agro Holding AG announced the investment of up to USD 325 m by Macquarie Asset Management in Atlas Agro and affiliated project entities via the Macquarie GIG Energy Transition Solutions fund.Homburger advised Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft in connection with the issuance of CHF 500 m Bonds by Toyota
3rd August 2023 Toyota Motor Finance (Netherlands) B.V. issued CHF 500 m Bonds. Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft acted as lead manager, together with BNP Paribas (Suisse) SA. The Bonds will be listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange.Homburger advised Goldman Sachs International in connection with the issuance of CHF 100 m Senior Secured Notes by Matterhorn Telecom S.A.
26th July 2023 On July 21, 2023, Matterhorn Telecom S.A., the parent company of Salt Mobile SA, issued CHF 100 m 5.250% Senior Secured Notes due 2028 guaranteed by Matterhorn Telecom Holding S.A. and Salt Mobile SA. Goldman Sachs International acted as Global Coordinator and Sole Bookrunner.Homburger advised GAM on the carve-out of its third party fund management services
7th July 2023 On June 29, 2023, GAM Holding AG announced the sale of its third party fund services ("FMS Businesses") in Luxembourg and Switzerland to Carne Group ("the Transactions").Homburger advised Qubit Investments on the sale of its stake in Flisom AG
5th July 2023 On June 29, 2023, the sale of a majority shareholding in Flisom AG has been successfully completed. Qubit Investments Pte Ltd,Homburger advised Santhera on its reverse share split
4th July 2023 On July 3, 2023, Santhera Pharmaceuticals Holding AG (SIX: SANN) completed a 10:1 reverse split of its shares,Homburger advises Migros on the reorganization of its supermarket business
3rd July 2023 On June 29, 2023, Migros, a cooperative union active in the retail space and Switzerland's largest employer,Homburger advises U.S. Cotton on the sale of FLAWA Consumer GmbH in a management buy-out
30th June 2023 As part of a strategic reorganization, the American cotton manufacturer U.S. Cotton, LLC, has sold the Flawil-based producer of absorbent cotton and other products, FLAWA Consumer GmbH, to members of its management.Homburger advises Nice & Green SA on the renegotiation of its investment in an equity-linked convertible notes debt instrument issued by Evolva Holding SA
27th June 2023 On June 26, 2023, Evolva Holding SA announced that it had entered into a new agreement with Nice & Green SA (N&G) to replace an existing an equity-linked debt instrument issued by Evolva consisting of convertible notes issued in several tranches to be drawn against issuance of convertible notes.Homburger advised Santhera on its exclusive North America license for vamorolone to Catalyst
21st June 2023 On June 20, 2023, Santhera Pharmaceuticals Holding AG (SIX: SANN) announced the grant of an exclusive North America license for vamorolone to Catalyst Pharmaceuticals,Homburger advised Bunge on its business combination with Viterra
15th June 2023 On June 13, 2023, Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG) («Bunge») announced it has entered into a definitive agreement with Viterra Limited,Homburger advised Zürcher Kantonalbank on the issuance of its EUR 500 m Bail-in Bonds
9th June 2023 On June 8, 2023, Zürcher Kantonalbank successfully completed its inaugural EUR Bail-in Bond issuance in the amount of EUR 500 m.Homburger advised AtlasEdge on milestone sustainability-linked EUR 725 m loan facilities
8th June 2023 Homburger acted as Swiss counsel to AtlasEdge, a leading pan-European Edge data centre provider, on a scalable EUR 725 m loan financing.Homburger advised UBS AG on its issuance of CHF 460 m in aggregate principal amount of senior notes under its Euro Note Programme
6th June 2023 On May 9, 2023, UBS AG, acting through its London branch, successfully completed its issuance of (i) CHF 310 m aggregate principal amount of 2.385 per cent.Homburger represented Nestlé Nespresso S.A. on its successful defense against patent infringement claims directed against Nespresso’s Vertuo capsules
6th June 2023 On May 11, 2023, the Swiss Federal Patent Court handed down a judgement confirming that Nespresso's Vertuo coffee capsules do not infringe the patents EP 3 023 362, EP 3 521 207 and EP 3 521 209. The patent owner may appeal the judgement to the Swiss Federal Supreme Court.Homburger advised on the rights offering of Luzerner Kantonalbank AG raising gross proceeds of CHF 489 m
5th June 2023 On May 26, 2023, Luzerner Kantonalbank AG (SIX: LUKN) announced that it had successfully closed its rights offering, raising gross proceeds of CHF 489 m.Homburger advises VectivBio with respect to the announced public cash tender offer from Ironwood Pharmaceuticals
30th May 2023 On May 22, 2023, VectivBio Holding AG (Nasdaq: VECT), Basel (Switzerland), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company pioneering novel transformational treatments for severe rare gas-trointestinal conditions, and Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: IRWD), a GI-focused healthcare company, announced that they had entered into an agreement for Ironwood to launch an all-cash public tender offer to acquire all outstanding shares in VectivBio for USD 17 per share, with an estimated aggregate consideration of approximately USD 1 bn, net of VectivBio cash and debt.Homburger advised Meyer Burger Technology AG on the issuance of green senior unsecured guaranteed convertible bonds due 2029 in the amount of EUR 216.3 m
30th May 2023 On May 17, 2023, Meyer Burger Technology AG (SIX: MBTN) (Meyer Burger) successfully issued green senior unsecured guaranteed convertible bonds due 2029 in the aggregate amount of EUR 216.3 m. The bonds were placed in a private placement with a coupon of 3.75% per annum. The bonds are issued by Meyer Burger's subsidiary MBT Systems GmbH and guaranteed by Meyer Burger.Homburger advised wefox in connection with a EUR 50 m revolving credit facility agreement and its USD 55 m Series D extension funding round
30th May 2023 On May 17, 2023, the Berlin-based insurtech wefox announced that it has secured a EUR 50 m revolving credit facility arranged by J.P. Morgan Securities plc and Barclays Bank PLC, following a USD 55 m second close in its Series D that was completed earlier this year at a USD 4.5 bn valuation with investments from existing and new investors, including Squarepoint Capital.Homburger advised Swarovski International Holding AG with regard to the extension of its revolving credit facility
30th May 2023 Homburger acted as counsel to Swarovski International Holding AG in connection with the extension of its revolving credit facility, arranged by, amongst others, UBS Switzerland AG and Credit Suisse (Switzerland) Ltd.Homburger advises banks on CABB group’s high yield bond and RCF refinancing
26th May 2023 Homburger advised the initial purchasers and arrangers in connection with CABB group’s EUR 250 m senior secured floating rate notes and EUR 420 m 8.75% senior secured fixed rate notes due 2028 and a new EUR 110 m revolving credit facility. Homburger advised the initial purchasers with respect to all Swiss legal aspects of the transaction.Homburger advised Siegfried on its acquisition of a 95% stake in DiNAMIQS
26th May 2023 Siegfried and DiNAQOR AG entered into an agreement relating to the acquisition by Siegfried of a 95% stake in DiNAQOR DiNAMIQS AG (DiNAMIQS), a Swiss-based biotechnology company focused on the development and manufacturing of viral vectors for cell and gene therapies. Siegfried will bring DiNAMIQS’ capabilities to commercial scale and establish DiNAMIQS as a best-in-class biotech CDMO for cell and gene therapies. Through this acquisition, Siegfried further expands its footprint in the biologics space and will create significant mid to long-term growth opportunities in a very dynamic market segment.Homburger advised Fluence in connection with the financing aspects of the acquisition of Nispera
15th May 2023 Homburger acted as counsel to Fluence in connection with certain financing aspects of the acquisition of Nispera. Headquartered in Arlington, USA, Fluence is a global provider of energy storage products, services and digital applications for renewables and storage.Homburger advises PHOENIX Pharma Switzerland on the closing of its joint venture with Voigt Group
15th May 2023 After receiving clearance from the Swiss Competition Commission, PHOENIX Pharma Switzerland and the Voigt Group completed the transaction to establish avosano AG, a 50:50 joint venture on April 28, 2023. This closing marks the start of the joint future of Amedis-UE AG, Voigt AG Pharma Grosshandel and Voigt Industrie Service AG under the umbrella of avosano AG.Homburger advised GTT Communications Inc. in connection with certain financing aspects
15th May 2023 Homburger acted as counsel to GTT Communications Inc. in connection with a term loan credit agreement with Wilmington Savings Funds Society, FSB as administrative agent and an asset-based loan credit agreement with Wingspire Capital LLC as administrative agent.Homburger advises GAM on the expected public exchange offer from Liontrust for all shares in GAM
12th May 2023 On May 4, 2023, GAM Holding AG (GAM) announced that it had entered into an agreement with Liontrust Asset Management plc (Liontrust) relating to the launch by Liontrust of a public exchange offer for all publicly held shares in GAM.Homburger advised Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft on the Issuance of its EUR 500 m 4.840 per cent. Bail-in Bonds due 2028
12th May 2023 On May 3, 2023, Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, a Swiss systemically relevant bank, successfully completed its issuance of EUR 500 m of 4.840 per cent.Homburger advises Scaled Agile on its acquisition of Rentouch
4th May 2023 On April 20, 2023, Scaled Agile Inc., a portfolio company of Eurazeo SE (Euronext Paris: RF), one of Europe's leading private equity firms, announced its acquisition of Rentouch, a Swiss-based company specializing in software for visualizing agile planning events across multiple agile teams with SAFe®. This acquisition aims to accelerate Scaled Agile's goal to redefine the way the world's leading organizations identify and deliver customer value, capitalize on emerging opportunities, and improve business outcomes through integrated solutions that help teams unlock better ways of working.Homburger advised Valaris Limited on the private placement of USD 700 m senior secured notes and an up to USD 375 m credit agreement
27th April 2023 On April 19, 2023, Valaris Limited and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Valaris Finance Company LLC, closed the private placement of USD 700 m 8.375% senior secured second lien notes due 2030 and a senior secured first lien five-year credit agreement providing for commitments of up to USD 375 m. Valaris Limited is the industry leader in offshore drilling services across all water depths and geographies.Homburger advises AEQUITA on its acquisition of Saint-Gobain’s Swiss Glassolutions Business
27th April 2023 AEQUITA entered into an agreement to acquire the Swiss Glassolutions business from Saint-Gobain. The acquisition that is expected to close in May 2023 will further strengthen AEQUITA's specialty glass division vandaglas.Homburger advised Zürcher Kantonalbank et al. in connection with Comet Holding AG’s new CHF 60 m multicurrency revolving credit facility
27th April 2023 Homburger acted as counsel to Zürcher Kantonalbank in its capacity as mandated lead arranger in connection with Comet Holding AG's new CHF 60 m multicurrency revolving credit facility. Comet is a globally leading Swiss technology company in the plasma control and x-ray space. Comet employs over 1,700 people worldwide.Homburger advised Addex Therapeutics Ltd on new PIPE transaction
12th April 2023 On April 5, 2023, allosteric modulation company Addex Therapeutics Ltd in Plan-les-Ouates, Geneva (SIX: ADXN) announced that it has completed an equity financing transaction with a healthcare-focused institutional investor, pursuant to which Addex agreed to sell 7,999,998 shares in the form of 1,333,333 American Depositary Shares («ADSs») at a gross purchase price of USD 0.95 per ADS, which is equivalent to CHF 0.145 per share. Each ADS represents six shares. Additionally, Addex has issued to the investor ordinary warrants to purchase up to 5,263,158 ADSs, as well as pre-funded warrants to purchase up to 3,929,825 ADSs in a concurrent private placement.Homburger advises Zürcher Kantonalbank on the issuance of its inaugural CHF 425 m Bail-in Bonds
12th April 2023 On April 5, 2023, Zürcher Kantonalbank priced its inaugural CHF 425 m Bail-in Bond issuance. ZKB's Bail-in Bonds are novel instruments which have been designed and issued on the basis of a new legal framework allowing Cantonal Banks to issue Total-Loss-Absorbing-Capacity (TLAC) Bonds. In the event that FINMA orders the partial or complete reduction of the bondholders' claims under the Bail-in Bonds the bondholders are entitled to receive a Recovery Certificate. Such Recovery Certificate includes claims, subject to multiple conditions precedent, for subsequent future compensation payments for the full or partial reduction of the bondholders' claims under the Bail-in Bonds.Homburger advised Implenia on the acquisition of Wincasa
4th April 2023 On March 30, 2023, Implenia AG (SIX: IMPN), Switzerland's leading real estate and construction service provider, announced that it had agreed to purchase Wincasa AG for CHF 171.6 m from Swiss Prime Site AG (SIX: SPSN). Wincasa is the leading Swiss real estate service provider with more than 250,000 managed properties, CHF 81 bn in assets under management and 1,350 employees (FTE). The closing of the transaction is planned for the second quarter of 2023, subject to regulatory approvals.Homburger advises Clear Channel on the successful closing of the sale of its Swiss business to TX Group
4th April 2023 On March 31, 2023, Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCO), a global out-of-home advertising company, announced that it has completed the sale of its business in Switzerland to Goldbach Group AG, an affiliate of TX Group AG, for CHF 86.0 m.Homburger advises Solenis on the acquisition of Diversey
4th April 2023 On March 8, 2023, Solenis announced that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Solenis will acquire Diversey in an all-cash transaction valued at an enterprise value of approximately USD 4.6 bn. Upon completion of the merger, Diversey will become a private company.Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, Solenis is a leading manufacturer of specialty chemicals used in water-intensive industries, which was acquired by Platinum Equity in 2021. Diversey is a leading provider of hygiene, infection prevention and cleaning solutions based in Fort Mill, South Carolina. The transaction is expected to be completed in the second half of 2023, subject to customary closing conditions. Homburger acts as Swiss transaction counsel to Solenis. The Homburger team includes Andreas Müller, Karin Mattle and Pepe Hünerwadel (all Corporate / M&A), Kristina Martinovic (Employment and Executive Compensation) as well as Gregor Bühler and Hélène Bruderer (both IP / IT).
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Homburger advised a syndicate of banks in connection with the financing of the acquisition of Norline AG
28th March 2023 Homburger acted as counsel to Zürcher Kantonalbank as mandated lead arranger, agent, security agent and original lender as well as Credit Suisse (Switzerland) Ltd. and Migros Bank AG as mandated lead arrangers and original lenders in connection with the financing of the acquisition of Norline AG by private equity firm Argos Wityu. Norline AG is a leading provider of outsourcing services in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and plumbing sector in Switzerland.Homburger advised Nestlé on the issuance of an aggregate of USD 3 bn notes through an institutional (Rule 144A) offering in the United States of America
20th March 2023 On March 14, 2023, Nestlé Holdings, Inc. successfully completed its issuance of USD 1 bn 5.250% Notes due 2026, USD 850 m 5.000% Notes due 2028, USD 500 m 4.950% Notes due 2030, and USD 650 m 4.850% Notes due 2033. The Notes are guaranteed by the Nestlé group's Swiss parent company Nestlé S.A. The offering of the Notes was done in reliance on Rule 144A and Regulation S under the U.S. Securities Act.Homburger advised Credit Suisse on boardroom matters, contingency planning, transactional options, bank regulatory and corporate law aspects in connection with the various measures to support its liquidity situation and the merger of Credit Suisse with UBS
20th March 2023 On March 19, 2023, Credit Suisse announced that Credit Suisse and UBS have entered into a merger agreement following the intervention of the Swiss Federal Department of Finance, the Swiss National Bank and the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority FINMA. UBS will be the surviving entity upon closing of the merger transaction. Homburger advised Credit Suisse on boardroom matters, contingency planning, transactional options, bank regulatory and corporate law aspects in connection with the various measures to support its liquidity situation and the merger of Credit Suisse with UBS.Homburger advised Roche Holding Ltd on the issuance of EUR 1.25 bn Bonds
20th March 2023 On February 27, 2023, Roche Finance Europe B.V. issued EUR 1.25 bn Bonds guaranteed by Roche Holding Ltd.Homburger advised Santhera on its financing through a private placement of shares and upsizing of existing financing
7th March 2023 On February 28, 2023, Santhera Pharmaceuticals Holding AG (SIX: SANN) announced a private placement of shares and an amendment of its existing financing with funds managed by Highbridge Capital Management, LLC, to provide up to CHF 22.2 m in aggregate, subject to certain milestones and conditions. In addition, Santhera issued 40 m shares in an ordinary capital increase, 37 m of which will be held in treasury for the time being.Homburger advises Noema Pharma AG on its USD 112 m Series B financing round
7th March 2023 On March 7, 2023, Noema Pharma AG announced that it has successfully closed an oversubscribed Series B financing round, raising CHF 103 m (approx. USD 112 m) from new and existing investors. The round was co-led by the European healthcare focused investment firms Forbion and Jeito Capital. UPMC Enterprises and an additional new investor joined existing investors Sofinnova Partners, Polaris Partners, Gilde Healthcare and Invus to complete the round.Homburger advised Citigroup Global Markets Inc. in connection with a revolving credit and guaranty agreement
3rd March 2023 On February 14, 2023 Canacol Energy Ltd. entered into a USD 200 m revolving credit and guaranty agreement with Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Deutsche Bank AG and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as joint lead arrangers and joint bookrunners.Homburger advised the controlling shareholder of Reuge on its sale of a majority stake to De Bethune
3rd March 2023 On February 17, 2023, the controlling shareholder of Reuge SA, the renowned music box producer, successfully completed the sale of a majority stake in the Reuge manufacture to the Swiss luxury watchmaker De Bethune SA.Homburger advised ADC Therapeutics SA on the Underwritten Offering by a Selling Shareholder
22nd February 2023 On February 2, 2023, ADC Therapeutics SA (NYSE:ADCT), a commercial-stage biotechnology company headquartered in Switzerland, announced the pricing of an underwritten offering of 12 m ADCT shares owned by an affiliate of Auven Therapeutics, at a price of USD 5.00 per share. ADCT itself did not sell any shares in the offering.Homburger advised Affective Advisory GmbH and the seller on joining forces with «Team Farner»
20th February 2023 On February 16, 2023, Affective Advisory and the Farner group, a portfolio company of Waterland Private Equity, announced to join forces and to expand the agency alliance «Team Farner».Homburger advises Dufry on the successful closing of its strategic combination with Autogrill
13th February 2023 On February 3, 2023, Dufry AG (SIX: DUFN) announced that it successfully closed the transfer of the 50.3% stake in Autogrill S.p.A (XMIL: AGL) held by Edizione S.p.A (through a wholly owned subsidiary) to Dufry.Homburger advised UBS Group AG on its issuance of USD 4 bn Fixed Rate/Fixed Rate Callable Senior Notes under its Senior Debt Programme
24th January 2023 On January 12, 2023, UBS Group AG successfully completed its issuance of USD 1.75 bn in aggregate principal amount of Fixed Rate/Fixed Rate Callable Senior Notes due January 2027 and USD 2.25 bn in aggregate principal amount of Fixed Rate/Fixed Rate Callable Senior Notes due January 2034 under its Senior Debt Programme. The Notes are bail-inable (TLAC) bonds that are eligible to count towards UBS Group AG's Swiss gone concern requirement.Homburger advised Juuri Partners Oy on its investment in DAF Group Oy to accelerate Subway’s growth in Finland and Sweden
24th January 2023 On January 19, 2023, the Finnish private equity firm Juuri Partners Oy has announced its investment in DAF Group Oy, which is responsible for managing Subway’s business in Finland and Sweden through a long-term development agreement. Through the investment, DAF Group will expand its operations in Finland and Sweden, intending to strengthen its restaurant network and invest in its current restaurants’ digitalization and improved guest experience.Homburger advised UBS Group AG on its issuance of EUR 1 bn Callable Senior Notes under its Senior Debt Programme
13th January 2023 On January 11, 2023, UBS Group AG successfully completed its issuance of EUR 1 bn in aggregate principal amount of 4.375 per cent. Fixed Rate/Fixed Rate Callable Senior Notes due January 2031 under its Senior Debt Programme. The Notes are bail-inable (TLAC) bonds that are eligible to count towards UBS Group AG's Swiss gone concern requirement.Homburger advised Tiedemann Group on its Business Combination with Alvarium Investments and Cartesian Growth Corporation
12th January 2023 On January 3, 2023, Tiedemann Group, Alvarium Investments Limited and special purpose acquisition company Cartesian Growth Corporation (NASDAQ: GLBL) announced that they have completed their previously announced business combination. The combined company now operates as Alvarium Tiedemann Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALTI).Homburger advised BioVersys AG on the extension of its Series C fundraising round
12th January 2023 On January 5, 2023, BioVersys AG, a privately held clinical stage, multi-asset Swiss pharmaceutical company focusing on research and development of therapies for life-threatening multidrug-resistant bacterial infections and targeted microbiome modulation, announced that the AMR Action Fund has joined existing investors of BioVersys, extending the total proceeds of the Series C round to CHF 32.6 m. BioVersys represents the first European-based investment of the AMR Action Fund.Homburger advised Credit Suisse AG on its issuance of GBP 500 m senior notes
12th January 2023 On January 10, 2023, Credit Suisse AG successfully completed its issuance of GBP 500 m aggregate principal amount of 7.750 per cent. senior notes due 2026. The Notes were issued under Credit Suisse AG's Euro Medium Term Note Programme.Homburger advised Credit Suisse AG on its registered offering of USD 3.75 bn aggregate principal amount of senior notes
11th January 2023 On January 9, 2023, Credit Suisse AG successfully completed its registered offering of USD 3.75 bn aggregate principal amount of senior notes. The offering consisted of USD 1.25 bn aggregate principal amount of 7.950% senior notes due 2025 and USD 2.5 bn aggregate principal amount of 7.500 per cent. due 2028. The notes were issued under Credit Suisse AG's U.S. medium-term note program and pursuant to its shelf registration statement on file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.Homburger advises Perfetti Van Melle on its USD 1.35 bn acquisition of Mondelez’s gum business
11th January 2023 On December 19, 2022, Perfetti Van Melle and Mondelez International announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement regarding the sale and purchase of Mondelez's developed-market gum business in the United States, Canada and Europe. The transaction, which is subject to customary closing conditions, is expected to close in Q4 2023.Homburger advised UBS Switzerland AG et al. in connection with VAT Group AG’s CHF 450 m credit facilities
11th January 2023 Homburger acted as counsel to UBS Switzerland AG in its capacity as arranger, coordinator, original lender and agent in connection with VAT Group AG's CHF 450 m credit facilities. VAT is the world's leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of high-end vacuum valves.Homburger advised SI Group in connection with its USD 100 m securitization facility
11th January 2023 Homburger acted as counsel to SI Group in connection with its USD 100 m securitization facility with PNC Bank, National Association. SI Group is a global leader in the innovative technology of performance additives, process solutions, active pharmaceutical ingredients, and chemical intermediates.Homburger advised DKSH in Sale of its 25% Stake in Swiss Luxury Watchmaker Bovet
11th January 2023 On December 30, 2022, DKSH Holding Ltd (SIX: DKSH) announced that DKSH Holding Ltd and Mr. Pascal Raffy, owner of 75% of the share capital of Bovet Fleurier SA, have agreed on the sale of DKSH Holding Ltd's 25% stake in Bovet Fleurier SA to Mr. Pascal Raffy.Homburger advised OC Oerlikon on the acquisition of Riri
11th January 2023 On December 16, 2022, OC Oerlikon Corporation AG, Pfäffikon (SIX: OERL), a global innovation powerhouse for surface engineering, polymer processing and additive manufacturing, announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Riri, a leading provider of coated metal accessories for the luxury fashion industry.Homburger advises Clear Channel on the sale of its Swiss business to TX Group
11th January 2023 On December 22, 2022, Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCO), a global out-of-home advertising company, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Swiss business to Goldbach Group AG, an affiliate of TX Group AG, for CHF 86.0 m.Homburger advises AMF Medical and its shareholders on the sale of AMF Medical to Tandem Diabetes Care
11th January 2023 On December 13, 2022, Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc. (NASDAQ: TNDM), a global insulin delivery and diabetes technology company, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire AMF Medical SA, the privately held Swiss developer of the Sigiâ„¢ Patch Pump, an insulin delivery solution.Homburger advised 21Shares on cash tender offer for exchange traded products
12th December 2022 On October 11, 2022, 21Shares AG (21Shares), the world's largest issuer of cryptocurrency exchange traded products, launched a first-of-its-kind public cash tender offer for all out-standing exchange traded products of the series 21Shares Terra Classic ETP issued by 21Shares under its Exchange Traded Products Programme.Homburger advised Credit Suisse on its inaugural EUR 750 m Swiss Covered Bonds Issuance
12th December 2022 On December 7, 2022, Credit Suisse (Switzerland) Ltd. issued an aggregate of EUR 750 m of covered bonds. The new series, EUR 750 m Fixed-Rate Covered Bonds due 2026, has been Credit Suisse (Switzerland) Ltd.’s inaugural EUR covered bonds issuance. The covered bonds were issued under its Swiss Covered Bonds Programme and will be listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange.Comparative Guides
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