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Kellerhals Carrard

Kellerhals Carrard

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Switzerland

3

Capital markets

The capital markets department at Kellerhals Carrard is chiefly engaged in transactions involving securitisations, structured products and digital assets. Beat Brechbühl is noted for handling capital increases. He leads the team in tandem with Luca Bianchi, who counsels public companies, digital banks and fintech companies on debt capital market transactions and the structuring of financial products. Armin Kühne assists with the regulatory and disclosure aspects of capital markets deals, while Dominik Oberholzer adds further depth to the group’s debt capabilities.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team has excellent experience and is well versed in large financing agreements.’
  • ‘We have worked with Emanuel Dettwiler and especially Kevin MacCabe, and were very happy with their proactive and to the point support.’
  • ‘This practice stands out for its exceptional depth of expertise across key sectors such as financial services, technology and life sciences. The firm’s client-centric approach ensures tailored, pragmatic advice that consistently delivers results.’
  • ‘The individuals I work with consistently demonstrate a rare combination of deep legal expertise and strong commercial judgment. Their ability to anticipate client needs and provide pragmatic, business-oriented solutions sets them apart. Luca Bianchi in particular stands out for his strategic thinking and ability to navigate complex regulatory landscapes with clarity and precision.’

Key clients

  • ARGA MedTech
  • Bank Vontobel
  • BKW AG
  • BV Holding/Skan
  • Chartered Investment
  • Clever Portal Issuance PCC
  • Dätwyler Holding Inc.
  • Deutsche Bank
  • Disruptive Issuance PCC Ltd
  • Edisun Power Europe AG
  • Espace Real Estate Holding AG
  • Franklin Templeton

Work highlights

Advised J&T IB and Capital Markets on KKCG Financing a.s.’s issuance of CZK6bn secured bonds, publicly traded on the Prague Stock Exchange, with a 5-year maturity.
Advised MoonLake Immunotherapeutics on a cross-border, non-dilutive debt financing arrangement of up to $500m with Hercules Capital.
Advised nxtAssets GmbH on the listing of Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded products on the SIX Swiss Exchange.
Practice head

Beat Brechbühl; Luca Bianchi

Other key lawyers

Emanuel Dettwiler; Kevin MacCabe

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