Bär & Karrer Ltd. advises listed companies, private equity houses and family offices on mergers, spin-offs, and complex corporate restructurings. Rolf Watter specialises in corporate governance, while Christoph Neeracher is recognised for assisting on both the buy and sell-side of small, mid and large-cap private M&A. Mariel Hoch focuses on public tender offers, and Ralph Malacrida has a strong reputation for advising Swiss and international clients on the full gamut of corporate transactions. Dieter Dubs concentrates on public M&A and is regularly instructed on both acquisitions and divestitures. Martin Anderson has a broad practice and is particularly active in matters involving the IT industry. Corporate relocation specialist Paolo Bottini rounds out the leadership. Philippe Seiler excels in the life science and healthcare M&A space. Raphael Annasohn is an expert in the venture capital and start-up space.
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Work Department
Healthcare & Life Sciences | Corporate & Commercial | Environment, Social & Governance (ESG) | Mergers & Acquisitions | Real Estate & Environmental Law | Logistics & Transport | Capital Markets & Listed Companies | Competition & Antitrust
Position

Mariel Hoch is one of Bär & Karrer’s leading M&A partners and co-head of the Public M&A department. She has broad experience across a wide range of industries and focuses on listed companies and public takeover offers. In addition, she specializes in M&A related litigation and advises listed companies on corporate and regulatory matters. She leads complex transactions for industrial clients as well as private equity investors. Mariel is highly regarded by her sophisticated clients, peers and international law firms.

With Mariel Hoch, Bär & Karrer has successfully maintained its leading market position in Public M&A, as she exhibited strong leadership skills and ability to develop talent within listed companies and Public M&A practice.

Career

Member of the Foundation Board of Irene M. Staehelin Stiftung (since 2021) | Member of the Foundation Board of the Law & Economics Foundation (since 2020) | Member of the Board and member of the Audit Committee of Komax Holding AG (since 2019) | Member of the Board, member of the Audit and Risk Committee and member of the Compensation Committee of SIG Combibloc Group (since 2018) | Member of the Board and member of the Nomination & Compensation Committee of Comet Holding AG (since 2016) | Member of the Board of Adunic AG (2015-2018) | Member of the Board of MEXAB AG (since 2014) | Member of the Foundation Board of The Schörling Foundation (since 2013) | Partner of Bär & Karrer (since 2012) | Secondment to Slaughter and May, London (2008) | Secondment to Human Rights Watch, London (2007) | Associate at Bär & Karrer (since 2005) | Trainee at Bär & Karrer (2002-2004) | Research and Teaching Assistant to Prof. Dr. Hans Caspar von der Crone (1999-2001)

Languages
German, English, French
Memberships
Swiss Bar Association (SAV/FSA) | Zurich Bar Association (ZAV) | Studienvereinigung Kartellrecht e.V.; Zurich Lawyers Association (ZJURV)
Education

Admitted to the Zurich Bar (2005) | University of Zurich: Dr. iur. (2003) | University of Zurich: lic. iur. (1999)

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Christoph Neeracher, Raphael Annasohn and Philip Seiler stand out for being strong negotiators who combine deep expertise with pragmatism and speed. They bring broad experience across diverse deal types, consistently delivering quick turnarounds and clear, effective solutions.’

  • ‘The team is highly competent in their field. They always seek creative solutions, even for unusual problems. Collaboration is on equal terms and always very pleasant.’

Key clients

  • 4B group
  • Aebi Schmidt

Work highlights

Advised Holcim on the spin-off and public listing of its North American business, Amrize.