Particularly well-versed in industrials and real estate sectors, the ‘customer-centric’ group at Baker McKenzie is highly experienced in handling corporate and M&A transactions, as well as business transformations. Alexander Fischer, who maintains a broad practice that is comprised of M&A, debt financing, and general corporate matters, and Jingjin Guo, who is routinely engaged by clients to handle cross-border reorganisations and restructurings, co-lead the department. Another name to note is Martin Furrer, who is geared to handle real estate, M&A, and private equity mandates, while Manuel Meyer primarily focuses on cross-border transactions. Other key players in the team include Martin Frey and Alexander Blaeser.
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Testimonials
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‘Team performed above expectation and all single disciplines were covered. Every service request was professionally handled and not only answered/delivered: they overdelivered with suggestions if needed. Top service.’
‘Martin Furrer is an excellent leader of the engagement team, always available when needed and fully informed what is going on or which resources need to be adjusted. Wide industry knowledge and deep negotiation skills in both legal and tax.'
‘The team is very responsive, customer centric and eager to provide innovative ideas.’
‘Very responsive and to the point.’
‘Matthias Trautmann was great to work with. Matthias understand the economic drivers of a transaction and has to ability to focus on the most relevant negotiation points.’
‘Alexander Fischer is a highly experienced and capable lawyer who also understands commercial matters of an M&A transaction very well.’
'The individuals are very keen to get deep knowledge of the matter at stake.'
'Alexander Fischer was very helpful for the whole process. Good in getting a team together.'
Key clients
- Arbonia
- ARGO-HYTOS Group
- Avrios International AG
- Bächler + Güttinger
- Bochsler Group
- Bristol-Myers Squibb
- B+G Schweiz AG
- CTS Corporation
- Datwyler Holding AG
- Digital Republic AG
Work highlights
- Advised building supplier Arbonia on the competitive sale process with several bidders of its climate division, for an enterprise value of EUR760m, to Midea Electrics Netherlands B.V., a company of Midea Group.
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.
Jingjin Guo
Practice head
Alexander Fischer; Jingjin Guo
Other key lawyers
Martin Furrer; Manuel Meyer; Martin Frey; Alexander Blaeser; Matthias Trautmann