Active across the full spectrum of banking and finance mandates, Valfor Attorneys-at-law is able to count securities dealers, insurance companies, and fund managers among its key roster of clients, handling a diverse range of transactional and regulatory issues. The practice is jointly helmed by Marc Gruninger, who is well-positioned to advise on private and public M&A, joint ventures, and private equity transactions, Nicolas de Gottrau, who is well-versed in litigation, construction, and real estate issues, and Jean-Yves Rebord, noted for his capabilities in relation to authorisation proceedings.

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Key clients

  • Cemex S.A.B. de C.V.
  • Koa Switzerland AG
  • StoneEdge SICAV
  • TrustStone real estate SICAV
  • Banque Cantonale Vaudoise
  • Iteram Capital SA
  • Mountain Resorts Real Estate Fund SICAV
  • REIS Partners SA
  • PMCH SA

Work highlights

  • Advised Cemex on its €750m bank refinancing.
  • Advised Cemex on its new Mex$6b sustainability-linked long-term Notes.
  • Advised Cemex on its new $3bn bank refinancing.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Marc Grüninger, Nicolas de Gottrau, Jean-Yves Rebord

Other key lawyers

Markus Brülhart, Stefan Scherrer