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Bär & Karrer Advises Novartis on the Sale of its Roche Stake
Novartis had acquired the stake between 2001 and 2003 for approximately USD 5 billion. The investment delivered dividends in excess of USD 6 billion to date.
The transaction is subject to the approval by the shareholders of Roche.
Bär & Karrer acts as legal advisor to Novartis in this transaction. The team included Susanne Schreiber (Tax) as well as Dieter Dubs and Rolf Watter (both Corporate and M&A).