Pestalozzi‘s corporate and M&A team is geared to support clients on a broad spectrum of transactions, including share and asset purchases, carve-outs, corporate reorganisations and governance questions. The team is entrusted by large private equity houses across the life sciences, technology and fintech sectors. Christoph Lang oversees the group and has a broad practice, covering joint ventures, reorganisations and PE investments. Co-chair Sébastien Roy is highly proficient in complex transactions in regulated industries. Beat Schwarz possesses extensive expertise advising listed and non-listed companies on a range of corporate and commercial transactions. Petra Hanselmann, who is adept at pre-transaction restructuring and post-acquisition integration, adds further weight to the team’s capabilities.
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Work Department
Corporate / M&A, Competition & Trade, Compliance, ESG
Position
Practice in corporate law with focus on corporate governance, M&A, Swiss and European antitrust law and insurance law, representing major Swiss and multinational clients in domestic and cross-border M&A transactions and joint ventures. Frequently advises clients on policy and governance issues.
Career
Bar admission (1997). University of Berne (Dr. iur., summa cum laude, 1999). Columbia University School of Law, Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar (LL.M., 2000). Joined Pestalozzi (2000). Partner at Pestalozzi (2006), Member of the Management Board.
Languages
German, English, French, Italian
Memberships
Swiss Bar Association (SAV), Zurich Bar Association (ZAV), International Bar Association (IBA), American Bar Association (ABA), Studienvereinigung Kartellrecht
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Testimonials
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‘Petra Hanselmann stands out as a particularly responsive and diligent partner in the team.’
‘Efficient due diligence, fast turnaround and clear negotiation support. The lawyers are known to be tough but constructive negotiators who protect client interests without derailing the deal. They fit very well into global corporate deal teams and align to their group practices.’
Key clients
- 3i Group
- Adragos Pharma GmbH
Work highlights
Advised Lithium Argentina AG on its re-domiciliation from Canada to Switzerland.