About

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Our Capital Markets Group is composed of a core group of more than 15 lawyers with in-depth knowledge of debt and equity capital markets, and the practical and technical know-how to get the deal through. Many of us have worked for Swiss or international banks or served in international law firms. Our experience and expertise, together with the size of our team, enable us to handle all types of domestic and cross-border capital market transactions, no matter how large or complex, and to provide tailor-made services to our clients.


The team has a strong expertise in capital markets transactions and extensive exposure in shaping the legal and regulatory environment in this business sector, which ensures we have the ideal blend of practical and technical know-how to act on behalf of issuers or underwriters, or as transaction counsel, in all aspects of domestic and cross-border capital markets transactions.




Chambers Review

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Capital Markets - Switzerland

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Schellenberg Wittmer is an established team that acts for both issuers and banks on debt transactions, including assisting with bond issuances. The practice has notable experience of derivatives transactions, with further expertise in regulatory compliance and development. It additionally advises on capital raisings and securitisation matters.

Work Highlights

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  • Schellenberg Wittmer advised ams OSRAM on its capital increase by way of a rights offering, with the new shares being listed and admitted to trading on SIX Swiss Exchange.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Olivier Favre
3
Olivier Favre
3
Band 3
Olivier Favre frequently assists clients with capital markets regulatory matters, particularly involving derivatives. He also advises clients on issuances and updates to programmes.

Olivier Favre has a solid understanding of the legal environment in other jurisdictions which is a big plus when structuring transactions.

He always puts the client's interests first and is very responsive, reliable and fast regarding the delivery of his work.

Philippe Borens
4
Philippe Borens
4
Band 4
Philippe Borens advises on debt and equity capital markets mandates, including rights offerings and bond issuances.

Ranked Lawyers at
Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

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Capital Markets

Olivier Favre
3
Olivier Favre
3
Band 3
Philippe Borens
4
Philippe Borens
4
Band 4

Members

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Anita Schläpfer

Christoph Vonlanthen

Grégoire Wuest

Pascal Hubli

Tarek Houdrouge