While possessing particular expertise in debt capital market transactions and listings, among others, Pestalozzi’s capabilities extend from high yield bond issues and structured product programmes to a diverse range of innovative transactions. Christian Leuenberger and ‘outstanding’ Oliver Widmer steer the practice, with the former specialising in equity capital market transactions and public takeovers, while the latter counts a diverse array of clients, from banks to high net worth individuals, in his roster. Urs Klöti is recommended for his expertise in regulatory and compliance matters and Beat Schwarz is noted for his expertise in debt capital markets work. Severin Roelli is also recommended.
Testimonials
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‘Quick to grasp situations and knowledgeable in operational and organisational aspects of financial services.’
‘Concise drafters in English and German. Practical advice, can also provide client form proposals and text blocks.'
'Not risk averse but they shine a clear light on risk and risk assessment factors.’
‘Great, diversified team.’
‘Oliver Widmer is our long term main coverage partner. Outstanding professional, has deep sector know how.'
'Oliver Widmer is hard working and a very skilled lawyer.’
Key clients
- Achiko AG
- Bank of America Merrill Lynch
- Citigroup
- Coca Cola HCB
- Credit Suisse
- Deutsche Bank
- Glencore
- Goldman Sachs
- H.C. Wainwright & Co
- Helix Acquisition Corp
- Instimatch
- J.P. Morgan
- L1 Capital
- Leclanché
- Mettler2Invest
- Noble
- RiverRock European Capital Partners LLP
- Schlumberger
- STX Fixed Income
- SVB Leerink
- Swisscom
- Vicenda
Work highlights
- Advised Coca Cola Hellenic Bottling on the renewal of the bond programme in the amount of CHF 5bn and several issuances in the amount of more than CHF 1bn under such programme.
- Advised Leclanché on the implementation of the CHF 350m carve-out of its eTransport business into a separate entity effective as of 1 January 2022 including post-closing implementation. Also advised Leclanché in connection with a CHF 66m private placement (2023).
- Advised Noble Corporation and its Swiss financing companies in its re-financing of USD 1.3bn and acted as co-ordinator for the transaction.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Christian Leuenberger, Oliver Widmer