Bär & Karrer Ltd.
Client SatisfactionSpearheaded by ‘outstanding’ Rolf Watter, Ralph Malacrida, Lukas Roesler and Urs Kägi, Bär & Karrer Ltd. is sought out by clients for its expertise in the issuance of bonds and notes, as well as in relation to equity-linked and regulatory capital instruments. The team possesses vast experience in the banking, industrials, technology and healthcare fields. Frédéric Bétrisey is the key contact for capital markets in the firm’s Geneva office, whereas Paolo Bottini is the key contact in the Lugano office.
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Testimonials
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‘High-value advice, to the point and delivered quickly.'
'Practical approach to solutions.’
‘Rolf Watter is an outstanding resource for corporate legal, Corporate Finance and governance subject matters. He is extremely responsive, quick to understand issues, quick to deliver legal support and very pragmatic in his approach. ’
‘The firm has a network and lawyers specialised in the relevant laws in all areas, both nationally and internationally.’
‘The employees are competent and quickly find a solution. Urs Kägi has been serving us for years and in many complex issues he was able to find a solution quickly, precisely and efficiently.’
Key clients
- Firmenich / DSM
- Lonza Group AG
- Cohn Robbins Holdings Corp.
- Highlight Event and Entertainment AG
- Perfect Holding SA
- Liechtensteinische Landesbank
- Tyco Electronics Group S.A.
- Interogo Holding
- Syngenta Finance AG
- Cavotec SA
- Global InterConnection Group
- Disruptive Capital Acquisition Company Ltd.
- Hoffmann
- Commerzbank AG
Work highlights
- Advising Firmenich in its Merger with DSM. On 31 May 2022, DSM and Firmenich announced a cross-border merger-of-equals which unites two iconic companies into a leading creation and innovation partner in nutrition, beauty and well-being. The new parent company will be located in Switzerland and listed on Euronext Amsterdam.
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Rolf Watter, Ralph Malacrida, Lukas Roesler, Urs Kägi