Pestalozzi
The ‘client-oriented’ team at Pestalozzi fields a broad offering that incorporates M&A, private equity, commercial matters and corporate reorganisations, among others. Co-lead Christoph Lang is particularly well versed in corporate law, as well as advising on M&A and joint ventures, while fellow practice lead Sébastien Roy focuses on private M&A and private equity transactions, utilising his trilingual capabilities. Petra Hanselmann’s strengths include pre-transaction restructurings, joint ventures and M&A, with Severin Roelli routinely engaged by clients on public tender offers and stock exchange law and regulations. Pascal Richard is another name to note.
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Testimonials
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‘Without exception, we experienced high-level expertise, good communication, calm, professional guidance, and trustworthy behaviours.’
‘Sébastien Roy is the most professional and trustworthy legal expert I have ever had the opportunity to work with.'
‘Fast and highly knowledgeable advice, very good international network, diverse team.’
‘Petra Hanselmann is very knowledgeable and gives excellence advice. She is very involved in her cases and very reliable even in turbulent times. You can always count on her.'
‘Their client-centric approach, prioritising open communication, is a real plus.’
‘They take a hands-on approach and their practical solutions stand out.’
‘I highly appreciate the integrated and holistic approach of the Pestalozzi team. The team worked seamless together across the various practice groups and we got pragmatic, solution-oriented and fast advice.’
- 'Petra Hanselmann is an outstanding lawyer and a great negotiator. She is my choice for any M&A transaction in Switzerland.'
Key clients
- AXA XL
- Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A.
- Barry Callebaut
- Bentley Systems, Incorporated
- BMW
- BP
- Coca Cola
- Credit Suisse
- Dow Chemical
- EKZ Elektrizitätswerke des Kantons Zürich
- General Electric
- Glencore
- Goldman Sachs Private Capital
- Group PSA (Opel, Peugeot)
- Intrum AB
- Johnson & Johnson
- Microsoft
- Obayashi Corporation
- Pactiv Evergreen Inc.
- RUAG International Holding AG
- Sony
- South Pole
- Stellantis (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles)
- Swiss Life
- Swiss Post
- UBS
- Vista Private Equity
Work highlights
- Advised RUAG International Holding AG on the sale of the Aerostructures business to Mubea Group, which was subject to certain conditions opposed by the Swiss Confederation as ultimate owner of RUAG-Group.
- Advised Vista on the USD 2.6bn acquisition of Duck Creek Technologies, one of the major PE transactions in the technology area, with Vista taking Duck Creek private.
- Advised Spice Private Equity AG on all legal matters relating to the launched public tender offer by GP Investments to acquire all publicly held shares in Spice Private Equity AG.
Lawyers
Leading individuals
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Christoph Lang, Sébastien Roy