Mr Raphael Annasohn > Bär & Karrer Ltd. > Zurich, Switzerland > Lawyer Profile

Bär & Karrer Ltd.
BRANDSCHENKESTRASSE 90
8027 ZÜRICH
Switzerland
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Work Department

Corporate & Commercial, Mergers & Acquisitions, Transport & Logistics, Financing, Reorganization & Insolvency, Energy, Life Sciences, Startup Desk, Media, Entertainment & Sports

Position

Raphael Annasohn has broad experience in international and domestic M&A transactions in various industries focusing on private M&A and private equity, corporate reorganizations and restructurings as well as corporate law and general contractual matters, in particular shareholders’ agreements. Furthermore, he specializes in the fields of venture capital and startups and assists clients in their ongoing commercial activities.

Career

  • Partner at Bär & Karrer (since 2020)
  • Associate at Bär & Karrer (2014-2019)
  • Consultant at a Big Four Firm (2013-2014)
  • Admitted to the Berne Bar (2013)
  • Trainee at a Law Firm in the Canton of Berne (2010-2012)
  • Law clerk at the juvenile prosecuting authorities of the Canton of Berne (2011)

Languages

German, English, French

Memberships

  • Swiss Bar Association (SAV/FSA)
  • Zurich Bar Association (ZAV)
  • IPBA (Inter-Pacific Bar Association)
  • International Bar Association (IBA)

Education

  • University of California, Los Angeles, School of Law: LL.M. (2016-2017)
  • University of Berne: MLaw (2010)
  • University of Berne: BLaw (2008)

Lawyer Rankings

Switzerland > Commercial, corporate and M&A

(Next Generation Partners)

Raphael AnnasohnBär & Karrer Ltd.

Operating for a stellar client roster, the ‘very knowledgeable and super efficient’ team at Bär & Karrer Ltd. is regarded as a tour-de-force in the corporate and commercial world, frequently handling matters pertaining to public M&A, corporate governance, and public takeovers, to name a few. Rolf Watter handles the full gamut of M&A transactions including defence mandates, while Christoph Neeracher heads up the private M&A and private equity offering at the firm. Mariel Hoch maintains a varied practice, and is fully immersed in the sectors of healthcare, technology, and financial services, while Ralph Malacrida is well-versed in advising on cross-border mandates. Another name to note is Dieter Dubs, who primarily focuses on public tender offers. Leading from Lugano, Paolo Bottini is a strong choice for multinational corporations and banks in relation to an array of legal and tax matters, while Martin Anderson leads from Geneva with his extensive acquisition capabilities. Other names to note include Philippe Seiler and Raphael Annasohn.