Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd‘s corporate and M&A teams have considerable experience in the financial services, technology, life sciences, software and energy industries. The practice frequently advises on debt-funded deals and distressed M&A, as well as venture and growth capital. Co-head Lorenzo Olgiati handles acquisitions of companies in distressed situations and corporate governance questions, while Christoph Vonlanthen, who also leads the team, advises on the investor and company-side of transactions involving start-ups. Oliver Triebold advises on acquisitions in the real estate sector, while Marcel Jakob has experience in overseeing demergers and carve-outs.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Unique support throughout the M&A transaction, with a highly competent main contact person who coordinated all necessary clarifications with the individual specialist departments quickly and reliably in the background. The entire team worked together perfectly, like a single organism, and always responded to adjustments.’
- ‘Lorenzo Olgiati is truly a top-tier M&A lawyer. Lorenzo is great to work with, he's very client-focused, deal-oriented and extremely responsive. I also want to mention his broad experience and great commercial skills; I highly recommend Lorenzo.’
Key clients
- AddLife
- Akzo Nobel
- Alberto Safra
- Alpian SA
- American Express
- Ams-Osram AG
- Ansys Inc.
- Aphaia Pharma AG/Aphaia IP AG
- Armira
- Arsenal Capital Partners
- Asker Healthcare Group
- Austrian Railways
Work highlights
Advised Alberto Joseph Safra on the divestment of his interests in the J. Safra Group and the continuation of his business interests through ASA Investments.
Advised Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd. on the acquisition of Northstar Switzerland SARL from Haleon plc.
Advised a beauty and cosmetics company on the acquisition of Gowoonsesang Cosmetics.
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
Oliver Triebold; Marcel Jakob