Operating for a stellar client roster, the ‘very knowledgeable and super efficient’ team at Bär & Karrer Ltd. is regarded as a tour-de-force in the corporate and commercial world, frequently handling matters pertaining to public M&A, corporate governance, and public takeovers, to name a few. Rolf Watter handles the full gamut of M&A transactions including defence mandates, while Christoph Neeracher heads up the private M&A and private equity offering at the firm. Mariel Hoch maintains a varied practice, and is fully immersed in the sectors of healthcare, technology, and financial services, while Ralph Malacrida is well-versed in advising on cross-border mandates. Another name to note is Dieter Dubs, who primarily focuses on public tender offers. Leading from Lugano, Paolo Bottini is a strong choice for multinational corporations and banks in relation to an array of legal and tax matters, while Martin Anderson leads from Geneva with his extensive acquisition capabilities. Other names to note include Philippe Seiler and Raphael Annasohn.
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Distinctions
La satisfaction du client
Témoignages
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'Engagement of a whole team is beneficial for efficient service and a very professional outcome.'
'High level quality - outstanding service level.’
‘Excellent service quality, delivered fast and a reliable business partner.'
‘Exceptionally dedicated and strong team.’
‘Philippe Seiler is exceptionally efficient, smart, deal oriented and outstanding M&A Lawyer with a very good feeling for weighing-out legal theory vs. commercial practicability. If there was one M&A lawyer in Switzerland to go to, it is him.’
‘Outstanding collaboration between different practice groups and individuals.’
‘Very knowledgeable and super efficient team. They were always available and very creative finding innovative solutions.’
‘What truly sets B&K, especially Raphael Annasohn and his team, apart is their dedication and commitment to providing high quality legal advice to clients, no matter how complex or at what time demanded – they deliver excellent results. They also have a very personal and amicable approach towards their and our common clients, while staying energetic and powerful in delivering top negotiations with counterparts.’
Clients clés
- AC Immune SA
- Alpha Associates AG
- Altana AG
- Amapharm
- Aunetic
- Ardian
- Arab Bank (Switzerland) Ltd.
- Bank Linth
- BeyondBytes Ltd
- Bregal Unternehmerkapital
Points forts
- Advised UBS on the Merger of UBS Switzerland AG and Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG.
- Advised Firmenich on its merger with DSM.
- Advised Novartis and Sandoz on the spin-off of Sandoz.
Avocats
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Responsable de la pratique
Rolf Watter; Christoph Neeracher; Mariel Hoch; Ralph Malacrida; Dieter Dubs; Paolo Bottini; Martin Anderson
Autres avocats clés
Philippe Seiler; Raphael Annasohn; Elisabeth Rinderknecht