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Philippe Seiler has broad experience in international and domestic private M&A transactions in various industries with a special focus on life science and health care transactions (incl. medtech, pharma, healthcare providers in various industries, suppliers to healthcare providers etc.). Philippe Seiler does not only cover big size transactions and takeovers but also focuses on small- and mid-size M&A transactions, private equity transactions as well as venture capital and startup transactions. Furthermore, he advises clients on regulatory matters relating to life science and health care law outside of M&A transactions.
Philippe Seiler is praised for his pragmatic and solution-oriented advice while at the same time having an excellent technical knowledge. Due to his extensive transaction experience he has a fast and good understanding of the business and the process. Legal 500 ranks Philippe Seiler as a Key Contact for Healthcare and Life Sciences transactions and Who's Who Legal lists him in M&A and Governance. In addition, Philippe Seiler was listed as a "Rising Star in Corporate/M&A/Private Equity" by Legal Media Group.
Philippe Seiler has frequent speaking engagements on M&A-related topics and teaches regularly at a number of private and public Universities (e.g. LL.M. of the University of Zurich, Switzerland; Executive MBA University of St. Gallen).
Career
Partner at Bär & Karrer (since 2019) | Associate at Bär & Karrer (2012-2018) | Trainee at Bär & Karrer (2010-2011) | Research and Teaching Assistant to Prof. Dr. Alfred Koller (2007-2009)
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Education
University of Chicago: LL.M. (2015) | Zurich Bar Exam (2012) | University of St.Gallen: Dr.iur. (2011) | University of St.Gallen: lic.iur. (2008)
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘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.’
‘Ralph Malacrida is efficient and to the point.’
‘Highly professional, high quality from partner down to associate.’
‘Perfect collaboration, the team is perfectly aligned so that core team members were always up to date on various topics and responsive for anyone from the client side. The team is well informed about current market activities, which is extremely valuable for finding the best solutions and terms with banking counterparties.’
‘The team led by Christoph Neeracher and Philippe Seiler really puts the client first. Especially on complex and high-paced M&A projects, the team is always available, delivers quickly and provides clear legal guidance paired with the right amount of pragmatism. It's fun and easy to work with them.’
‘Philippe Seiler does a great job as lead partner on an M&A deal. He's pragmatic, always available and just easy to work with while being very professional and knowledgeable. He quickly involves the right resources and colleagues if needed and is very client and outcome-focused.’
‘Raphael Annasohn is a very intelligent, quick thinker, which is invaluable in negotiations and extremely responsive.’
Key clients
- 4B group Aebi Schmidt Amapharm GmbH Amrize Axpo Holding BuildTec Software Group Capvis AG Circet Europe Coatue Communardo Group GmbH Constantia Flexibles Crayon Deutsche Beteiligungs AG Deutsche Private Equity Diploma PLC DSM-Firmenich Empira Group Equistone EQT GBA Group GENUI Gonet & Cie HAS Holcim AG Hyatt JCDecaux kempf und pfaltz histologische diagnostik ag KWC Group Lalique Group LAS Group L-Gam L'Oréal Lohman & Rauscher MediaMarktSaturn Migros-Genossenschafts-Bund Netrics Group Orascom Development Holding PAI Partners Paragon Raben Group N.V. RES SGS SA Société Générale Sudarshan Chemical Industries Limited Summa Equity TE Connectivity Switzerland Trill Impact UBS United Grinding Group Vontobel xFarm Technologies Zwei Wealth Experts