Whilst expanding its network with the opening of a new Geneva office, Niederer Kraft Frey AG maintains a broad corporate offering across the life sciences, high-tech, industrials and manufacturing, and education sectors. The team possesses expertise in large-scale M&A transactions and private equity matters. Practice head Philipp Haas is well equipped to manage cross-border work. Thomas Brönnimann handles a wide variety of private and public M&A, while Philippe Weber excels in handling M&A and corporate crisis matters. Andreas Casutt is noted for his capability in shareholder litigation and Moritz Maurer’s broad range of expertise encompasses private equity, multi-jurisdictional reorganisations and private M&A matters. Other key names to note in the practice include Philip Spoerlé and Katalin Siklosi.
Testimonials
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‘The team is always appropriately staffed. This gives me the necessary efficiency, speed and know-how.’
‘Moritz Maurer in a nutshell: my go-to M&A lawyer, 100% client and deal focused, 24/7 available, pragmatic, looks for solutions, and is fun to work with.'
‘A team with great experience with start-ups and scale-ups. A large practice with all services in-house. They use the latest technology tools.’
‘Throughout the entire process, it truly felt like a partnership with Niederer Kraft Frey AG rather than just receiving highly relevant and knowledgeable advice. NKF's demonstrated ability at every stage to comprehensively identify all available options and meticulously evaluate them within the context of our needs was nothing short of impressive.’
‘NKF has a broad base of knowledgeable juniors and fantastic senior lawyers.'
‘Moritz Maurer clearly stands out from the crowd. He is extremely knowledgeable, fast, dedicated and reliable. He provides fantastic resources in all M&A transactions and offers solutions to the problems detected. I would always recommend Moritz to others.'
‘Very strong legal skills with an excellent practical focus. Real knowledge of market norms and great communication style.'
‘Philipp Haas is a standout lawyer. He produces extremely high-quality work, is very practical and user-friendly, and is a great negotiator.'
Key clients
- Fomento Económico Mexicano, S.A.B. de C.V. (FEMSA)
- BRUSA HyPower
- Ina Invest
- Partners Group
- GENFIT SA
- Ambienta SGR SpA
- INEOS
- Unit8
- Phoenix Systems AG
- Stadtcasino Baden
- Invision AG
- Cinven, Ontario Teachers
- Swiss Steel Group
- L Catterton
- Shareholders of Bahnhof Apotheke Langnau AG
- Capvis
- Shareholders of Entrepreneur Partners AG
- Oliver Healthcare Packaging
- Axpo Holding AG
- Swiss International Scientific School Dubai (SISD)
- Nederman Holding AB
- Marché Restaurants Schweiz AG
Work highlights
- Advised GENFIT SA, a late-stage biopharmaceutical company and a pioneer in liver disease research and development, on the acquisition of Versantis AG.
- Advised Partners Group, acting on behalf of its clients, on the acquisition of a majority stake in Breitling from CVC.
- Advised INEOS as Swiss counsel on the acquisition of a major concrete additives business from Sika.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Philipp Haas