Comparative Guide
Mergers & Acquisitions
Switzerland
Beat Schwarz, Franz Schubiger, Severin Roelli & Christian Leuenberger
Pestalozzi is particularly active on high-value matters involving software licensing, IP transfers and telecoms-related disputes. Department leader Lara Dorigo excels in technology-driven IP matters, including technology transfer, software and licensing arrangements, e-commerce, and advertising. Markus Winkler and Sarah Druckarch are also highly recommended, while Joëlle Marciano joined the practice from Prager Dreifuss AG in January 2025.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘Very knowledgeable; excellent reachability; hands-on, supportive and clearly client-oriented approach; always friendly. One can count on them.’
- 'Sarah Druckarch is highly recommended - reliable, quick turnaround, pragmatic!'
Key clients
- CH Media
- Coca-Cola
- Infor Group
- Johnson & Johnson
- Leclanché
- McDonald's
- Ringier
- RUAG International Holding AG
- Sky Group
- Swiss Life
- Zimmer Biomet
Work highlights
Advised Swiss Life on its acquisition of ZWEI Wealth, addressing the regulatory and tech-related challenges of integrating a modern wealth office platform.
Advised RUAG International on the sale of its lithography division to ZEISS SMT, including IP and know-how transfer across Swiss and German production sites.
Practice head
Lara Dorigo
Other key lawyers
Michèle Burnier; Sarah Drukarch; Markus Winkler; Alexandra Bühlmann; Yannick Schweizer; Joëlle Marciano