Karim Maizar
Europe Guide 2024
Band 5 : Corporate/M&A
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In his role, Karim works with many of Switzerland’s most promising technology and life sciences start-ups during all phases of their growth, from university spin-offs and initial seed rounds to growth financing rounds and exit ransactions. He also has extensive experience in advising VCs, strategic investors (including CVCs) and business angels as part of their engagement with Swiss high-tech startups. He is a regular speaker in his field and holds workshops for founders throughout Switzerland. He is closely associated with the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Lab at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich and acts as a coach for the BioEntrepreneurship & Innovation Program at the University of Zurich. He is also a member of the board of directors of the Swiss Entrepreneurs & Startup Association (SWESA), a member of the Legal & Tax Chapter of the Swiss Private Equity and Corporate Finance Association (SECA) and a member of the jury of the annual Swiss Top100 Startup Awards. His unswerving commitment to start-ups and venture capital transactions and his enthusiasm for the Swiss start-up ecosystem have earned him considerable recognition in the market for his practice. In 2019 he was named one of Switzerland’s “Top 100 Digital Shapers” by Bilanz/Handelszeitung/Le Temps.
Career
lic.iur., University of Zurich (2003); Admitted to the bar of Canton Zurich (2006); Visiting Research Fellow Fordham School of Law, New York (2008-2009); Dr. iur, University of Zurich (2012)
Professional Memberships
Zurich Bar Association (ZAV); Member of the Legal & Tax Chapter of the Swiss Private Equity & Corporate Finance Association (SECA); Member of the Board of the Swiss Entrepreneurs & Startup Association (SWESA); Member of the jury of the annual Swiss Top 100 Startup Awards.
Publications
Numerous publications in the field of corporate and stock exchange law.
Chambers Review
Europe
Karim Maizar is a new addition to the rankings this year following market good recognition. He is well placed to advise strategic investors on transactions.
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"Karim Maizar is a go-to person for startup and growth investments in Switzerland."
"Karim Maizar is a go-to person for startup and growth investments in Switzerland."
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