Homburger‘s corporate and M&A practice boasts a track record in advising on both private and public M&A, spin-offs, joint ventures, auctions and private equity transactions. The firm houses a deep bench of seasoned specialists, spearheaded by private equity specialist Daniel Hasler. Dieter Gericke and Frank Gerhard focus on the real estate and life sciences sectors, respectively. Daniel Daeniker continues to advise on complex cross-border M&A, while Andreas Müller handles both public and private deals. Private equity is David Oser’s chief speciality. Daniel Häusermann is another standout practitioner within the team, overseeing transactions in the healthcare and life sciences fields. Anna Peter regularly leads multijurisdictional acquisition transactions.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The lawyers I dealt with were extremely knowledgeable, quick to understand the details of the case and gave me clear, practical advice. They are definitely experts when it comes to high-level transactions and regulatory issues. They delivered excellent results and I felt confident throughout the process.’
- ‘I had the chance to work with Dieter Gericke at Homburger and the experience was outstanding. He combines deep technical expertise with a very pragmatic approach, which made a big difference in my case. What stood out most was how quickly he grasped the commercial aspects of the deal, not just the legal side.’
- ‘What sets Homburger apart is its ability to excel in complex and high-stakes situations. The team works seamlessly and proactively with multiple stakeholders and advisors, showing not only strong technical knowledge but also exceptional coordination and judgment. It has a rare ability to distil intricate issues into clear, actionable guidance, which has been invaluable for decision-making.’
- ‘Daniel Hasler: excellent overview, great experience and detailed understanding of client and project requirements and needs, both domestic and international. Trusted advisor at all stages.’
- ‘Daniel Hasler is a very experienced and seasoned lawyer. Fully on top of everything, he pragmatically navigates his client through the most complex transactions and intense times.’
- ‘Dieter Gericke is one of the best corporate/M&A lawyers I have ever worked with. He combines exceptional legal expertise with sharp negotiating skills, excellent judgment, a strong work ethic and outstanding personal integrity, consistently guiding complex transactions with pragmatism and strategic foresight.’
Key clients
- Novo Nordisk
- KPMG Switzerland
- EQT/Sunshine SwissCo
- Cadence Design Systems
- Taiho Pharmaceutical
- Yoda
- NZZ
- Biocorp Holding
- Temenos
- Liberty Global/Sunrise Communications
- Cerberus
- BIOTRONIK
Work highlights
Advised Novo Nordisk on the $11bn acquisition of three manufacturing sites after the Catalent deal.
Advising USD 30 bn triple-listed BeOne on relocation from Cayman Islands to Switzerland.
Advising HomeToGo on its multi-jurisdictional acquisition of Interhome.
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Practice head
Daniel Hasler
Other key lawyers
Dieter Gericke; Frank Gerhard; Daniel Daeniker; Andreas Müller; Daniel Häusermann; David Oser; Anna Peter