Corporate law firm Advestra has extensive expertise in finance, M&A matters, capital markets, financial services, and tax. The firm often collaborates with specialists from other firms. Rashid Bahar has in-depth knowledge of the regulation of financial services whilst Alexander von Jeinsen handles complex financing transactions. Sandro Fehlmann advises domestic and foreign insurance companies, banks, securities dealers and other financial intermediaries on a wide range of regulatory and corporate matters. Annina Hammer advises on financing transactions, including syndicated credit agreements and cash pooling arrangements.

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Key clients

  • Green Group AG
  • UBS
  • Credit Suisse
  • Zürcher Kantonalbank
  • Raiffeisen Switzerland
  • Basler Kantonalbank
  • Société Générale
  • Patrimonium
  • SIG Group AG
  • InfraVia Capital
  • Baring Asset Management
  • Moonfare
  • Ardian
  • Citibank

Work highlights

  • Advised Green Datacenter, backed by InfraVia, on a comprehensive refinancing.
  • Advised private investment house Ardian on its investment in the Mimacom Flowable Group.
  • Advised the Swiss Government on the establishment of a rescue package amounting to a total of CHF 10bn for the electricity sector.

Lawyers

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Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Other key lawyers

Rashid Bahar, Alexander von Jeinsen, Sandro Fehlmann, Annina Hammer