Drawing upon its wider expertise across corporate, tax, data protection, and real estate law, Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd is able to advise its varied client roster on debt-funded transactions, M&A, and regulatory issues. The practice is steered by Lorenzo Olgiati and Christoph Vonlanthen; the former maintains a broad practice that includes private equity and technology mandates, and the latter is well-versed in a host of mandates, such as M&A, growth equity, and corporate governance. Jean Jacques Ah Choon is highly experienced in advising clients on M&A, joint ventures, and commercial law issues, while Oliver Triebold utilises his experience that spans more than 25 years to assist multinational clients with a diverse range of corporate and commercial issues. Josef Caleff is an expert on the real estate side.
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‘Great technical understanding while remaining solution oriented and focusing on the relevant stuff.’
‘Able to discuss content on eye level with the counter party. No matter what background the counter-party has.’
‘The team kept the overview and strongly supported us in an increasingly complex transaction. They provided excellent legal advice while being pragmatic at the same time. The cooperation with the entire team was very pleasant and trustful and their team felt like an extension of our team.’
‘We give particular mention to Pascal Hubli who is our partner. He has considerable expertise in the area and is always easy to work with.’
‘Great combination of business understanding and legal pragmatism.’
‘The team has a very good gender and seniority balance, are collaborative, and innovative. Top team.’
‘Tarek Hourdouge is an innovative leader. His stronghold is deep understanding of client's business and seeking to each time improve the advice rendered. He is a tried and tested business partner, and a coach to his more junior team members. All done with calmness and grace.'
‘Collaboration is fast and of very high quality. People are very responsive.’
Key clients
- AddLife
- Akzo Nobel
- Alpian SA
- American Express
- Ams-Osram AG
- Ansys Inc.
- Aphaia Pharma AG
- Armira
- Arsenal Capital Partners
- Asker Healthcare Group
Work highlights
- Acted as Swiss counsel to Sosei Heptares in its acquisition of Idorsia Pharmaceuticals Ltd's pharmaceutical business in Japan and APAC.
- Advised the shareholders of Metaco, a Swiss-based provider of digital asset custody and tokenization technology, on their sale of Metaco to Ripple.
- Advised GP Investments on the public takeover of Spice Private Equity.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Lorenzo Olgiati; Christoph Vonlanthen
Other key lawyers
Jean Jacques Ah Choon; Oliver Triebold; Josef Caleff; Tarek Houdrouge; Pascal Hubli; Marcel Jakob