VISCHER is particularly active in the areas of corporate finance and debt finance, servicing clients including life sciences enterprises, sponsors and debt fund lenders. Practice head Adrian Dörig maintains a busy practice that covers mandates spanning acquisition finance and syndicated facility agreements. Markus Guggenbühl takes the lead on domestic and cross-border refinancing transactions. The two are closely supported by Christian Schneiter, who assists on a wide range of financing deals, and was made partner in January 2026.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The Zurich banking and finance practice combines top-tier expertise with a pragmatic, client-focused approach. The team is highly responsive, commercially minded and excels in complex matters. It stands out for accessibility and efficiency.’
- ‘The individuals in the Zurich banking and finance team stand out for their exceptional technical knowledge, sharp commercial insight and unwavering commitment to clients. The partners are highly approachable and solutions-driven, with an ability to navigate complex issues quickly and effectively.’
- ‘I mainly deal with Adrian Dörig and Christian Schneiter. I appreciate the transparency with which they explain the tasks.’
- ‘Adrian Dörig is calm and level-headed. He's not a showman. I can talk to him and find solutions.’
- ‘VISCHER’s Zurich banking and finance team is known for combining strong technical expertise with a pragmatic, business-focused approach. Compared with larger Swiss firms, VISCHER offers leaner teams, close partner involvement and efficient turnaround on time-sensitive matters.’
- ‘The banking and finance lawyers at VISCHER stand out for combining deep technical expertise with a practical, client-focused approach. A key figure is Markus Guggenbühl, who is widely respected for his strategic insight, calm judgment and extensive experience in financings and regulatory matters.’
Key clients
- Helvetia Swiss Insurance Company
- Bank CIC
- Afinum Management AG
- Migros Bank
- DBS Bank Ltd
- Battery Ventures
- Oculis Holding AG
- Forty51 Advisors AG
- Basler Kantonalbank BKB
- Paprec Holding
- Kick Fund AG
- Mallinckrodt plc
Work highlights
Advised Bank CIC (Switzerland) Ltd., in its capacity as original lender, in connection with a syndicated loan of CHF190m for a Swiss-domiciled company.
Advised Paprec Holding as Swiss counsel in connection with a Rule 144A/Regulation S offering of €550m senior secured notes due 2030 and €300m senior secured notes due 2032.
Advised the Matignon Group in connection with the financing for the acquisition of 100% of the shares of Meon Clinic AG and Meon Center AG.
Practice head
Adrian Dörig
Other key lawyers
Markus Guggenbühl; Christian Schneiter