Enjoying a presence in the sectors of manufacturing, healthcare, real estate, and technology, Thouvenin Rechtsanwälte‘s offering is led by Markus Alder, who is highly knowledgeable in respect of Swiss and cross-border M&A, and Arlette Pfister, who maintains a broad practice that encompasses issues such as domestic and cross-border reorganisations, joint ventures, and data protection mandates. Thomas Loher is well-positioned to represent clients in a stable of corporate and employment matters, while Michael Bösch excels in assisting with a range of corporate and commercial work arising from the sectors of IT, manufacturing, and financial services.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team was available 24/7 which was very important during our transaction.’

  • ‘The team is very collaborative, responsive and adept at dealing with issues as and when they arise. The advice is clear, concise and unambiguous.’

  • ‘Arlette Pfister, Markus Alder and Thomas Loher are excellent. My clients have been really impressed with their straightforward approach and responsiveness.’

  • ‘The team has all the needed skills internally and at the same time is not a big machine. They offer the whole range of competencies as needed on M&A cases.'

  • ‘Markus Alder is a very talented advisor.’

  • ‘I value this firm's unique approach with a small, highly specialized team that focuses entirely on my business needs.'

  • 'Their responses are always fast and precise, cutting through the noise to deliver exactly what I need.'

  • 'I also appreciate their collaborative spirit and commitment to diversity, which adds real value to the way they handle my matters compared to larger firms.’

Key clients

  • Microsoft Corporation
  • Wal-Mart Inc.
  • Collagen Matrix, Inc., USA
  • Mediq B.V.
  • Leica Geosystems AG
  • Admicasa Holding AG
  • Hexagon AB
  • Essity Group

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Markus Alder, Arlette Pfister

Other key lawyers

Thomas Loher, Michael Bösch