Bär & Karrer was

awarded "M&A deal of the year" on the IFLR European Awards in

London last night.

Based on a comprehensive

analysis, Bär & Karrer received the award for the M&A Deal of the Year

for the merger of ChemChina and Syngenta. The deal is considered as one of the

largest all cash transactions ever. Bär & Karrer acted in this transaction

as adviser to Syngenta. The team was led by Rolf Watter, Partner and Head of

Mergers & Acquisitions.

International Financial Law

Review (IFLR) annually recognizes the most innovative international deals and

the law firms that completed them.