Noted for its ‘practical, solution-oriented approach’, Wenger Vieli Ltd is able to count entrepreneurs, investors, and start-ups among its key roster of clients, effectively providing advice on venture capital, private equity, and M&A. Marc Walter, who is well-versed in private M&A, corporate succession planning, and ESG mandates, Pascal Honold, who deploys his vast experience to handle corporate reorganisations, financing rounds, and private equity, and Martin Berweger jointly steer the group. Beat Speck is active across a myriad of cross-border M&A, exits through IPOs, and joint ventures.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Marc Walter is extremely reactive and provides services to the highest possible standards. He has a pragmatic, problem-solving attitude.’

  • 'I’ve had the pleasure of working with Wenger Vieli’s team on a national matter, and their expertise is truly exceptional. What sets them apart is their thorough understanding of local legal landscapes, combined with a practical, solution-oriented approach.'

  • 'Their personal commitment to our case was evident, with the team always available to provide clear, tailored advice. Compared to other firms, they consistently went the extra mile to ensure we felt supported and informed throughout the process.'
  • 'This approach, along with their focus on diversity, made collaboration smooth and trustworthy.'
  • ‘Marc Walter is an outstanding lawyer, known for his strong problem-solving skills and ability to handle complex legal issues easily. He gives clear and practical advice, making sure even difficult matters are resolved smoothly.'

  • ‘Strong commercial and business focus.'

  • ‘I appreciate the quality legal advice provided by this firm, but what stands out is their capability to draft clear, concise and short legal documents that accelerate the transaction processes.’

  • ‘Their unwavering dedication, combined with their deep expertise and innovative approaches has greatly contributed to our mutual success.’

Key clients

  • Mobil in Time
  • Norfund
  • Mengtai Group
  • Moneyland
  • Ascent
  • Norstat
  • NLS Pharmaceutics
  • Alturos Destinations
  • EXALOS
  • Swiss Dental Solutions Group
  • Isovalent
  • SWISS KRONO Group
  • Anavia
  • Verium resp. Impact Acoustic
  • Quickmail and Quickpac
  • Locatee
  • Axa

Work highlights

  • Advised Mobil in Time as international lead counsel on the cross-border acquisition of BILFIT.
  • Advised Norfund as lead investor on a $38m Series C financing round.
  • Advised Inner Mongolia Mengtai Group on the cross-border acquisition of Alu Menziken Extrusion.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Marc Walter, Pascal Honold, Martin Berweger

Other key lawyers

Beat Speck, Wolfgang Zürcher, Michèle Joho-Menotti