Walder Wyss Ltd.‘s transactions and M&A practices are renowned for their recent workload in cross-border and domestic public M&A. The team is highly sought after for large-cap transactions, with a track record in the pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, insurance and fintech sectors. Alex Nikitine steers the department, handling complex transactions for investors and founders. Hans-Jakob Diem excels in overseeing complex demergers and transactions involving high-value auction processes. Urs P. Gnos, who heads up the transactions team, is particularly adept at counselling clients on public tender offers and buy-outs. Luc Defferrard is active in an array of mergers and private equity deals.

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‘We always feel in the best hands with Walder Wyss. They are proactive, responsive and simply excellent at navigating challenging deals. They are the best when it comes to engaging partners and teams across practices, in particular when it comes to deals in regulated industries where regulation can trump corporate practices/law in M&A.’
‘Whether navigating regulatory frameworks, supporting on M&A transactions or advising on corporate governance matters, the firm has consistently delivered above expectations. The partners of the firm are deeply respected within our organisation and have earned our full confidence as Swiss counsel.’
‘Urs P. Gnos stands out as a legal advisor who not only demonstrates mastery of Swiss corporate and transactional law, but also brings commercial acumen and sound judgment to the table. His ability to distil complexity into clear, actionable advice has proven invaluable in board-level decision-making processes. Urs is a trusted partner who approaches matters with precision, pragmatism and a results-oriented mindset.’
‘The individuals I work with at Walder Wyss distinguish themselves through a rare combination of technical excellence, commercial acuity and disciplined execution.’
‘Hard working, great knowledge of public M&A.’
‘Patrick Vogel clearly stands out every year: laser focused, spot on, super knowledgeable, reactive, the best lawyer I have ever met.’