Advestra has developed a capital markets team that boasts a foothold in both equity and debt-based transactions. On the DCM front, the team provides strategic advice across the spectrum of transactions, including multi-tranche deals. The ECM practice oversees IPOs, rights offerings, and convertible and hybrid instruments. Praised by one client for being ‘extremely knowledgeable’, Annette Weber plays a central role in high-value transactions for a diverse client roster of issuers, underwriters and sponsors. Thomas Reutter is renowned for his longstanding experience in handling capital increases. The two are closely supported by Alexander von Jeinsen, who is well-versed in the financing aspects of complex capital markets mandates. At the associate level, Valerie Bayard and Mariëlle van Nimwegen contribute to the team.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: NPS ®
Testimonials
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- ‘Exceptional support on bond issuances - the technical aspects, market and shape of the whole transaction was given the top service.’
- ‘I recommend Annette Weber and Marielle van Nimwegen.’
- ‘Outstanding client dedication; willing to go off the beaten track; solution and commercially oriented and willing to challenge the status quo.’
- ‘Picking up on ideas and driving them forward and bringing them to life, proactively bringing projects home under tight timelines; reachable 24/7.’
- ‘We worked with Advestra team for a Eurobond issuance and had a great experience. The team has very strong technical knowledge of the market and instruments, which was valuable in helping us determining the strategy before making certain decisions. Communication was always clear.’
- ‘Annette Weber has been leading the DCM work for and it's been a fantastic experience working with her and the team. She is extremely knowledgeable and at the same time able to provide very clear and practical advice. Marielle van Nimwegen is one who stands out from the team who worked on the mandate - diligent, responsive, attentive to details.’
Key clients
- Barry Callebaut
- BCGE
- Galderma
- Novartis
- Salt Mobile
- Sandoz
- SIG Group
- Swiss Prime Site
- Viseca
Work highlights
Advised BioVersys on its CHF80m IPO on the SIX Swiss Exchange, including the structuring of a cross-conditional cornerstone investment tranche for a non-eligible US investor.
Advised Galderma on its inaugural post-IPO CHF500m dual-tranche bond issuance, guaranteed by Galderma Group AG and arranged by UBS and ZKB.
Advised Salt Mobile on the dual-structure financing involving a €420m high-yield bond issuance and a €430m term loan facility by its parent, Matterhorn Telecom.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Valerie Bayard
Mariëlle van Nimwegen
Other key lawyers
Annette Weber; Thomas Reutter; Alexander von Jeinsen; Valerie Bayard; Mariëlle van Nimwegen