Noted for its ‘highly client-centric approach’, VISCHER is well-positioned to advise clients in innovative industry sectors, such as AI, life sciences, and fintech, on a domestic and cross-border level. The practice is jointly helmed by Jürg Luginbühl, who possesses more than 25 years of experience in managing M&A and private equity deals for a consortium of global clients, Gian-Andrea Caprez, who boasts a strong grounding in technology and life sciences transactions, and Damien Conus, a strong choice for start-ups; he also excels in the equity arena. The former two are based in Zurich and the latter is based in Geneva. Other notable names in the practice include Matthias Staehelin, Robert Bernet and Benedict Christ.
Testimonials
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‘I have been working most closely with Gian-Andrea Caprez. He has clearly evolved to one of the most accomplished and well-rounded lawyers in the field of private M&A with a particular focus on mid-market PE transactions in Switzerland. He is highly experienced, knowledgeable and deal-oriented and an effective negotiator.'
'Clients appreciate Gian-Andrea Caprez's pragmatic and commercial approach on transactions as well as on the structuring of mandates to address specific requirements of different clients.’
‘VISCHER’s Commercial, Corporate, and M&A practice stands out due to its exceptional combination of deep expertise, practical business insight, and a highly client-centric approach. The team consistently delivers high-quality legal counsel, tailoring strategies to meet the specific needs.’
‘The individuals at VISCHER stand out for their exceptional professionalism, responsiveness, and deep legal knowledge. Partners like Gian-Andrea Caprez are highly skilled at translating complex legal matters into practical business solutions.'
'I’ve valued their proactive approach, attention to detail, and ability to anticipate challenges before they arise. Their collaborative mindset and genuine dedication to client success distinguish them from competitors.’
‘All of them provided excellent advice. Most importantly, they worked very smoothly as a team.’
‘I would like to highlight Gian-Andrea Caprez, partner in the M&A practice, as he has a client-oriented way of working, deep expertise and pragmatic approach. He is a great sparring partner to me and always helpful in all aspects of corporate law.'
‘Team is very experienced in terms of legal knowledge but also sector-specific and business knowledge.’
Key clients
- Cisco
- T3 Pharmaceuticals AG
- GlycoEra AG
- Lallemand Inc.
- DomoHealth SA
- Nouscom AG
- LimmaTech Biologics AG
- Ysios Capital
- Pureos Bioventures
- Berlinger & Co. AG
- Flowable Holding AG
- SHS Gesellschaft für Beteiligungsmanagement mbH
- Sowind Group SA
- Nautilus Inc.
- E3 Holding AG
- Maxburg Capital Partners GmbH
- Borromin Capital Management GmbH
- FairCap GmbH
- BID Equity GmbH
- Groupe Mutuel Holding SA
- Wipro Limited
- Trustar Capital
- Eleven Sports Network Limited
- Steele Compliance Solutions
- Mainova
- e-hoi
- Tokai Cobex
- Snyk Ltd.
- AFINUM
- Equistone Partners Europe
- PDS Pathology Data Systems AG
- Polyphor Ltd.
- Bregal Unternehmerkapital AG
- Migros-Genossenschafts-Bund
- Orell Füessli Thalia AG
- deepCDR Biologics AG
- Clinique Matignon Suisse SA
- Advanz Pharma
- MCM Fashion Group
- Deichmann Shoes
- Rigeto Unternehmerkapital GmbH
- Invision Private Equity
- Helvetica Capital
- Joh. Berenberg, Gossler & Co. KG
- Medartis Holdings AG
- Oculis SA
- Swisscom AG
- Syngenta
- Swisspower Renewables AG
- Kuros Biosciences Ltd
- Jacobs Holding AG
- Sonnet BioTherapeutics, Inc.
- Berlinger AG
- gammaRenax
- BID Equity
Work highlights
- Advised Bregal Unternehmerkapital on all legal aspects on the acquisition of Netrics Group.
- Advised the sellers of T3 Pharmaceuticals on all legal aspects related to the sale of T3 Pharmaceuticals AG to Boehringer Ingelheim.
- Advised Cisco on all Swiss legal aspects on the acquisition of Isovalent.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jürg Luginbühl, Gian-Andrea Caprez, Damien Conus