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We have extensive experience and expertise in dealing with complex domestic and cross-border transactions. We act on major deals as well as on smaller transactions. We advise our clients on the full range of corporate transactions, including acquisitions and divestments of privately owned companies, auctions, friendly and hostile takeovers, spin-offs, mergers, transaction finance, and restructurings.

Our mergers & acquisitions practice covers a range of industries including industrial groups, pharmaceutical companies, financial institutions, technology firms, and energy providers. We act for corporate buyers and sellers, private investors as well as private equity funds and their financial advisers.

  • Structuring transactions
  • Due diligence
  • Drafting and negotiation of the transaction documentation
  • Securing regulatory permits, clearances and tax rulings
  • Organizing of signing and closing
  • Implementing transactions

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A - Switzerland

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Bär & Karrer is highly sought after by both buyers and sellers in corporate transactions, advising on both public and private M&A. The law firm represents clients in joint ventures and spin-offs, and is popular with large corporates, shareholders and private equity investors. It boasts a number of clients from the financial services, luxury goods and insurance sectors. The team is lauded for its handling of international mandates, as well as its pan-European and Swiss capabilities.

Strengths

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"Bär & Karrer has an experienced and senior team. The lawyers have seen it all and are always creative in finding solutions."

Corporate/M&A respondent
Global

"They have a deep bench with varied specialisms, helping us to make informed judgements quickly on complex issues."

Corporate/M&A respondent
Global

"Bär & Karrer did a phenomenal and perfectly coordinated job across all workstreams, internally as well as externally. The lawyers were omnipresent and always on top of matters."

Corporate/M&A respondent
Global

"They are pragmatic and sensible, and guided us through the nuances of the case."

Corporate/M&A respondent
Global

"The team have strong commercial awareness and are able to see and evaluate all the angles."

Corporate/M&A respondent
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Notable Practitioners

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Christoph Neeracher
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Christoph Neeracher
1
Band 1

Christoph Neeracher is renowned for his extensive corporate law experience. He advises corporates on a range of private M&A transactions, and also assists private equity funds with acquisitions and divestments. His expertise spans sectors such as luxury goods, healthcare and real estate.

"Christoph Neeracher has a high level of knowledge and experience. He is very customer-centric."

"Christoph is in any respect an outstanding consultant."

"He is a highly experienced individual with strong negotiation skills and excellent commercial understanding."

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Rolf Watter
1
Rolf Watter
Head of Corporate/M&A
1
Band 1

Rolf Watter is a highly established practitioner handling transatlantic and pan-European spin-offs and acquisitions, as well as advising on restructuring mandates.

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Dieter Dubs
2
Dieter Dubs
2
Band 2

Dieter Dubs is a highly respected practitioner in the Zürich market. He is well regarded for his experience in handling regulatory issues as well as public takeovers and mergers.

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Martin Anderson
3
Martin Anderson
3
Band 3

Geneva-based Martin Anderson has experience advising corporates and financial institutions on cross-border transactions. He also assists with private equity buyouts.

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Ralph Malacrida
3
Ralph Malacrida
3
Band 3

Ralph Malacrida advises companies on majority-stake sales and acquisitions, as well as assisting with mergers and joint ventures.

"He is an experienced lawyer with a practical attitude and able to overcome difficult situations."

"He is very experienced and solution-focused. He is commercial and proactive, with the necessary attention to detail. He tackled complex issues with great ease, experience and creativity. He is also convincing as a person and it is a real pleasure to work with him."

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Mariel Hoch
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Mariel Hoch
Head of Corporate/M&A
4
Band 4

Mariel Hoch is renowned for her experience in handling public M&A transactions, frequently advising on cross-border acquisitions and joint ventures.

"She is proactive and flexible. She has know-how and is adaptive."

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Philippe Seiler
U
Philippe Seiler
U
Up and Coming

Philippe Seiler regularly advises clients on domestic and cross-border acquisitions and private equity transactions.

"Philippe Seiler is diligent and hard-working."

"He is a very pragmatic lawyer, always looking for a solution."

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Raphael Annasohn
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Up and Coming

Raphael Annasohn enters the rankings as a result of strong market support. He is well placed to assist clients with cross-border acquisitions and public tender offers.

"Raphael Annasohn is client service focused, with strong commercial skills."

"Raphael Annasohn is hands-on. He is pragmatic, sensible and guided us through the nuances of the case."

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Ranked Lawyers at
Bär & Karrer Ltd

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Corporate/M&A
Christoph Neeracher
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Christoph Neeracher
1
Band 1
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Rolf Watter
1
Rolf Watter
Head of Corporate/M&A
1
Band 1
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Dieter Dubs
2
Dieter Dubs
2
Band 2
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Martin Anderson
3
Martin Anderson
3
Band 3
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Ralph Malacrida
3
Ralph Malacrida
3
Band 3
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Mariel Hoch
4
Mariel Hoch
Head of Corporate/M&A
4
Band 4
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Philippe Seiler
U
Philippe Seiler
U
Up and Coming
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U
Raphael Annasohn
U
Up and Coming
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Members

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Christian Kunz

Christoph Neeracher

Christoph Neeracher

Head of Department

Christoph Suter

Corrado Rampini

Cyrill Diefenbacher

Cédric Chapuis

Daniel Flühmann

Daniel U. Lehmann

Joel Fischer

Laura Widmer

Luca Jagmetti

Mariel Hoch

Mariel Hoch

Head of Department

Michael Trippel

Paolo Bottini

Peter Hsu

Raphael Annasohn

Rolf Watter

Rolf Watter

Head of Department

Thomas Rohde

Thomas Stoltz

Urs Kägi

Vera Naegeli