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Bär & Karrer has announced the election of Ruth
Bloch-Riemer, Daniel Raun and Philippe Seiler to the firm's partnership. The
appointment is effective as of 1 January 2019.
Ruth Bloch-Riemer studied law at the Universities of Zurich and Geneva and graduated in
2006 (lic. iur.). After her bar admission in 2010 and joining Bär & Karrer
in 2011 as an associate, she obtained a doctorate (Dr. iur.) in international
tax law from the University of Berne in 2012. Since 2014, Ruth Bloch-Riemer is
a certified tax expert. Her practice focuses on domestic and international tax
law where she specializes in private client-related topics as well as
compensation and benefits and social security and pension questions. In her
areas of expertise, Ruth Bloch-Riemer regularly lectures and publishes in
domestic and international forums.
Daniel Raun studied law at the University of Basel (lic. iur.) and first joined Bär
& Karrer as a trainee in 2008. He was admitted to the bar in 2010 and
obtained a Master of Laws degree (LL.M.) from the University of New South Wales
in 2013. Daniel Raun specializes in capital markets law, M&A transactions
as well as general contract, corporate and commercial law and regularly advises
listed companies on corporate and regulatory matters.
Philippe Seiler graduated from the University of St. Gallen in 2008. From 2007 until
2009 he worked as research and teaching assistant and in 2010 he joined Bär
& Karrer as a trainee. In 2011, Philippe Seiler obtained his doctorate from
the University of St. Gallen and in 2012 he was admitted to the Zurich bar.
Philippe Seiler graduated with a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from the University of
Chicago. His practice focuses on international and domestic mergers &
acquisitions. Furthermore, he advises clients on regulatory matters relating to
life science and health care law.
Daniel Hochstrasser, senior partner, commented the
promotion: "We are delighted to welcome Ruth, Daniel and Philippe into the
partnership and thus further strengthen our excellent market position in the
respective practice areas. The appointment is the result of outstanding work
and the continuous development in the service of the clients.