VISCHER is chiefly engaged in start-up and venture capital matters, advising on major financing rounds and exit transactions. The team is praised by one client for being ‘highly professional and experienced’. Leadership is split between Gian-Andrea Caprez, Damien Conus and Moritz Jäggy. Caprez’s caseload centres around the life sciences and technology sectors handles M&A for entrepreneurs, while Jäggy focuses on the sport industry. Conus is well versed in financing rounds and other equity transactions. Matthias Staehelin specialises in advising companies in the life sciences industry.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Very profound and specific expertise across all relevant fields within the firm. Able to apply their broad expertise in a very client-specific manner. Highly professional and experienced, great interdisciplinary knowledge-sharing.’
- ‘Highly professional and experienced. Able to apply best practice and clear legal advice in the context of the client's specific personality, style and values. Internally well-connected for efficient knowledge-sharing across domains.’
- ‘Client proximity, very collaborative.’
- ‘What makes Gian-Andrea Caprez stand out is his constant attentiveness - he has eyes and ears always tuned to the customer. They anticipate issues before they arise, ensuring a seamless experience. This proactive, client-first mindset sets them apart from competitors.’
Key clients
- Cisco
- T3 Pharmaceuticals AG
- GlycoEra AG
- Lallemand Inc.
- DomoHealth SA
- Nouscom AG
- LimmaTech Biologics AG
- Ysios Capital
- Pureos Bioventures
- Berlinger & Co. AG
- Flowable Holding AG
- SHS Gesellschaft für Beteiligungsmanagement mbH
Work highlights
Advised the sellers of Genedata AG on all legal aspects related its sale to the Danaher Corporation.
Advised Primeo Energie, Groupe E and ewb on all legal aspects of the sale of MOVE.
Advised GlycoEra AG on all legal aspects of its Series B financing round.
Practice head
Gian-Andrea Caprez; Damien Conus; Moritz Jäggy
Other key lawyers
Matthias Staehelin