Capital Markets
Global Guide 2024 : Switzerland
Band 2
About
Provided by Baker McKenzie
Baker McKenzie's Capital Markets practice in Switzerland is best known for its work in equity capital markets, particularly on share issuances and convertible bond transactions. We have a substantial know-how in debt issuance, including equity linked, high-yield debt and straight bonds. Other areas of expertise are the financial instruments and derivatives side, as well as capital market advisory work.
Chambers Review
Baker McKenzie advises domestic and international companies on both debt and equity capital market transactions, with a number of clients from the life sciences and real estate sectors. The team possesses particular expertise in assisting banks and issuers with international capital increases thanks to the firm's extensive global network. The practice is increasingly active in the structured products side and represents clients in bond issuances, bookbuilds and structured securities.
Work Highlights
- Baker McKenzie assisted Cicor Technologies with the reopening of its mandatory convertible bonds and the sale of the bonds to One Equity Partners.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Baker McKenzie is in the position to handle very complex matters."
"The lawyers are excellent, friendly, to the point and always provide helpful solutions."
"The special and sympathetic nature of their client service, an essential layer in addition to the substantive work, makes the big difference."
"Baker McKenzie is in the position to handle very complex matters."
"The lawyers are excellent, friendly, to the point and always provide helpful solutions."
"The special and sympathetic nature of their client service, an essential layer in addition to the substantive work, makes the big difference."
Notable Practitioners
Matthias Courvoisier has a broad capital markets practice, covering both debt and equity matters. He advises clients on share, note and bond issuances, as well as SPAC transactions, accelerated bookbuilding and regulatory matters.
"Matthias is always available and very knowledgeable. I like working with him as he is always very pragmatic, solution-oriented and he understands the underlying business."
"Matthias provides commercial and tactical opinions, not just legal ones. He is approachable and a good holistic adviser."
"Matthias Courvoisier has very strong skills in every aspect."
Yves Mauchle is well placed to advise on a broad range of capital markets matters, including bond issuances, SPAC listings and accelerated bookbuilds. He also assists with share issuances and private placements. Yves Mauchle is also known for his work on regulatory matters.
"Yves is outstanding. He is very hands-on, pragmatic and knowledgeable about regulations. He has a holistic understanding about what is needed to achieve the targets."
"He has a deep technical understanding which he can translate into legal solutions."
"He is a safe pair of hands and very trustful as well as a really good executor."
Ranked Lawyers at
Baker McKenzie
Switzerland