VISCHER’s restructuring and insolvency team has a wealth of experience advising on a range of both domestic and international matters, including distressed M&A, restructurings, insolvency-related litigation and voluntary liquidation. Practice head Benedict Christ’s diverse practice encompasses restructurings, distressed M&A, private equity and contract negotiations, often with a cross-border element. David Jenny is also recommended for his experience acting as a liquidator in insolvency proceedings.
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- ‘Not only experienced and knowledgeable but also committed, pragmatic, excellent in structuring complexity and well-connected.’
- ‘Excellent service-oriented practice.’
Key clients
- Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP
- Holders of Credit Suisse AT 1 bonds
- Holders of Credit Suisse bail-in debt instruments
- PricewaterhouseCoopers AG
- Picanol
- Spexis AG
- FINMA
Work highlights
Represented the largest group of Credit Suisse’ AT1 bond holders in bringing a challenge in the Federal Administrative Court to FINMA's decision to write down the bonds.
Advised Picanol in connection with the restructuring of Osterwalder.
Advised PricewaterhouseCoopers AG, which is acting as the liquidator in the ongoing unwinding of Swiss Lehman Brothers entities.
Practice head
Benedict Christ
Other key lawyers
David Jenny; Jana Essebier