In addition, Bär & Karrer received the European deal award in the category "Debt & Equity-linked Deal of the Year" for its work on the offering of Swiss Re senior exchangeable notes with issuer stock settlement. Bär & Karrer acted as adviser to Swiss Re in this transaction.

International Financial Law Review (IFLR) annually awards the most innovative international deals and the law firms that advised on them. Bär & Karrer was also shortlisted in the following European categories: "Equity Deal of Year" and "Restructuring Deal of the Year".