Baker McKenzie Switzerland AG’s capital markets offering spans equity and debt transactions, including derivatives, securitisations and other forms of structured finance. The team also possesses specialised knowledge of digital securities and is well-equipped to handle matters involving the issuance, distribution, and trading of tokenised securities. The practice is led by Yves Mauchle. Typical engagements for Mauchle include capital increases and debt issuances. Ansgar Schott is chiefly engaged in structured products programmes and securitisation transactions, while Tanja Schmid closely supports the team. Matthias Courvoisier is no longer at the firm.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team supporting Ansgar Schott mirrors his exceptional standards, combining deep technical expertise with a pragmatic, business-oriented mindset. They demonstrate outstanding responsiveness and a collaborative spirit, ensuring that even complex, Swiss financial market matters move forward smoothly and efficiently.’
- ‘Baker McKenzie is highly effective and innovative. They are open to breaking new ground in order to achieve the best possible results for their clients.’
- ‘The team stands out thanks to its wide-ranging, outstanding expertise and always provides us as clients with comprehensive, understandable, solution-oriented and empathetic advice.’
- ‘In particular, our longstanding collaboration with Ansgar Schott is characterised by a high level of expertise, quick responses, pragmatic solutions, understanding for us as a client, empathy, and support.’
- ‘Strong across the board, with a broad range of profiles and experience levels. Their partner-led approach is well balanced with highly competent associates.’
- ‘Ansgar Schott stands out as a trusted strategic adviser who transforms complex legal and commercial challenges into clear, decisive solutions. He combines deep technical expertise with an outstanding ability to remain calm and focused under pressure, ensuring senior management can act swiftly and confidently even in critical situations.’
Key clients
- PSP Swiss Property
- R&S Group Holding AG
- Lalique Group
- Athris AG
- DocMorris AG
- Ultima Capital SA
- Helveteq
- PLAZZA AG
- Georg Fischer AG
- Schaffner Holding AG
- DBS Bank
- UBS AG
Work highlights
Advised DocMorris AG on its rights offering that raised gross proceeds of CHF208m.
Advised UBS as arranger and dealer on the their €15bn ELM. B.V. secured note programme.
Advised Ultima Capital SA on a transaction involving the contribution of real estate assets valued at approximately €530m by Yoda PLC, and a concurrent restructuring of Ultima’s balance sheet and shareholder base.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Yves Mauchle
Other key lawyers
Ansgar Schott; Tanja Schmid