Bär & Karrer Ltd. is particularly well-versed in out-of-court restructurings. Under the leadership of Christoph Neeracher, Luca Jagmetti and Thomas Rohde, who head up the turnaround, reorganisation and insolvency team, the team brings expertise in Chapter 11 proceedings, distressed M&A and related corporate law matters. Neeracher and Jagmetti are both specialists in distressed M&A, out-of-court restructurings and insolvency proceedings. Rhode primarily handles out-of-court restructurings and insolvency mandates.
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Mergers & Acquisitions | Private Equity | Turnaround, Reorganization & Insolvency | Corporate & Commercial | Banking, Insurance & Finance | Consumer Goods & Retail | Healthcare & Life Sciences | Energy & Natural Resources | Startup & Venture Capital | Logistics & Transport | Litigation | Employment & Relocation
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Christoph Neeracher specializes in international and domestic M&A transactions (focusing on private M&A and private equity transactions, including secondary buyouts, public to private transactions and distressed equity), transaction finance, venture capital, startups, corporate restructurings, relocations, corporate law, general contract matters (e.g. joint ventures, partnerships and shareholders agreements) and all directly related areas such as employment matters for key employees (e.g. employee participation and incentive agreements).
He is experienced in a broad range of national and international transactions both sell and buy side (including corporate auction processes) and the assistance of clients in their ongoing corporate and commercial activities. Additionally, Christoph Neeracher represents clients in litigation proceedings relating to his specialization.
Chambers Global and Europe rank him as a leader in the field of M&A (since 2010) and IFLR 1000 lists him as one of the leading lawyers in Switzerland (since 2012). The International Who's Who of M&A Lawyers lists Christoph Neeracher as one of the world's leading M&A lawyers. The Legal 500 (2012) describes him as "extremely experienced in M&A matters and very strong in negotiations" and ranks him among the leading individuals. Christoph Neeracher is ranked first in Mergermarket's Profile League Table for 2016's most prolific individual DACH legal advisors.
Career
Partner of Bär & Karrer (since 2007) | Associate at Bär & Karrer (2001) | Law Clerk at the District Court of Meilen (1997-1998)
Languages
English, German
Memberships
American Bar Association (ABA) | Swiss Private Equity & Corporate Finance Association | Swiss Bar Association (SAV/FSA) | Zurich Bar Association (ZAV) | German - Swiss Association of Legal Professionals | International Bar Association (IBA) | IPBA (Inter-Pacific Bar Association)
Education
New York University: LL.M. in Corporate Law (2001) | University of Zurich: Dr. iur. (2000) | Admitted to the Zurich Bar (1999) | University of Zurich: lic. iur. (1996)
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‘Very professional and friendly, always prepared for the meeting and willing to conduct further research if necessary.’
'We always felt that we were well-advised, competently guided and supported with genuine empathy.'
'The team's hallmark qualities are its ability to find a combined solution to both issues, high responsiveness, transparency and adaptability, which are consistently highlighted as differentiators.'
‘Luca Jagmetti is highly experienced, provides thorough analyses and communicates his thoughts in a clear and concise manner.'
‘The team at Bär & Karrer are exactly the advisers you need on high impact matters - they give clear and timely advice and get the commercial context every time.'
'A great choice for international clients, not only due to their deep understanding of this practice area, but also their excellent spoken and written English.'
‘Luca Jagmetti has a deep expertise in this area - he is a lawyer that you want on your side!’
'Thomas Rohde stands out.'