Walder Wyss Ltd. has a strong track record advising on the financing aspects of restructuring mandates, regulatory approvals and licensing matters, as well as secured, acquisition, and structured finance facilities. Team lead Patrick W. Vogel specialises in acquisition finance, with an aptitude for the medtech and fintech sectors. Hubertus Hillerström has a broad practice, spanning structured, trade and commodities finance. Liburn Mehmetaj is praised by one client for having an ‘incredibly broad range of expertise’. Other standout practitioners include Valentine Schnyder and Anaëlle Genoud, both of whom were promoted to managing associate in January 2026.

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