Bär & Karrer Advised Verium on the Acquisition of a Significant Minority Stake in DSwiss
A group of investors represented by the multi-family office Verium AG acquired a significant minority stake in DSwiss AG, a provider of highly secure digital services.
BFH reinforces tax relief when selling owner-occupied accommodation
The BFH delivered a ruling on Sept. 3, 2019 facilitating the sale of owner-occupied accommodation that has been rented out for a short time (Az.: IX R 10/19).
GOLAW has been ranked among the TOP-10 leading law firms of Ukraine
According to the annual research program “50 leading law firms of Ukraine” in 2019, GOLAW has been recognized among the TOP-10 market leaders and ranked No. 7.
Bär & Karrer Advises xFarm in Series A Financing Round
The Swiss start-up company xFarm raises EUR 3 million in a financing round involving United Ventures and TiVenture. xFarm SA operates a SaaS (Software as a Service) platform that aims to facilitate the digitalization of agricultural businesses, simplifying data collection and analysis, improving the efficiency and sustainability of agricultural fields.
OLG Stuttgart affirms protection of collective trademarks featuring designations of origin
While it is not possible to completely shut out other market participants from indications of origin, a trademark’s reputation must not be unduly exploited according to the Oberlandesgericht (OLG) Stuttgart, the Higher Regional Court of Stuttgart.
Bär & Karrer Advised the Canton of Geneva on Green Bond Issuance
On 28 November 2019 the Canton of Geneva issued green bonds listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange in an aggregate amount of CHF 660 million. The issuance was made according to the Green Bond Principles published by the International Capital Market Association, and divided into three respective tranches of CHF 175 million with a maturity …
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Bär & Karrer Advised Jacobs Holding on the Placement of Barry Callebaut Shares
Jacobs Holding AG successfully placed 550,000 shares (approx. 10%) in Barry Callebaut AG by way of an accelerated bookbuilding process and a simultaneous private placement. Jacobs Holding thus diversified its portfolio while remaining Barry Callebaut's reference shareholder with a stake of approximately 40%. Jacobs Holding is an investment company founded by entrepreneur Klaus J. Jacobs. …
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LG Essen: Unlawful advertising statements promoting e-cigarettes
Liquids for e-cigarettes must not be promoted using the slogan “Genuss ohne Reue” (enjoyment without regrets). That was the verdict of the Landgericht (LG) Essen, the Regional Court of Essen, in a ruling from October 25, 2019 (Az.: 41 O 13/19).
AVELLUM advised Metinvest on dual-currency Eurobond issue and tender offer
AVELLUM acted as the Ukrainian legal counsel to Metinvest B.V. on:
AVELLUM advises MHP on USD350 million Eurobond issue
AVELLUM acted as the Ukrainian legal counsel to MHP Lux S.A. (“MHP”) on USD350 million offering of 6.250% notes due 2029 (“Notes”). The transaction was structured as an offering of the Notes guaranteed on a senior basis by MHP SE and certain of its Ukrainian and Cypriot subsidiaries.