BianchiSchwald LLC
BianchiSchwald LLC possesses in-depth expertise in private M&A, joint ventures, public procurement projects and in advising entrepreneurs on company successions. Spearheading the practice is Thomas Schmid, who is regularly engaged by clients to advise on merger control, restructurings and joint ventures. Marc Metzger's diverse experience encompasses commercial and corporate law, as well as public procurement law. Stefan Scherrer is sought after by strategic buyers and private equity investors for assistance with private M&A transactions.
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Testimonials
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‘Impressive and tailor-made legal advice under Swiss law. Ability to cater extraordinarily well to international clients. Sound commercial mindset. Great client service.'
‘Thomas Schmid is very experienced in the cross-border M&A market. He provides great business-oriented advice.'
‘Thanks to its knowledge and expertise in the field of commercial and corporate law, BianchiSchwald LLC was able to develop creative and efficient solutions in order to protect our interests at all times.'
'BianchiSchwald LLC works efficiently and is always very client oriented. The legal skills of the team and staff are outstanding and the solutions presented have always satisfied all our requirements.'
‘Thomas Schmid is distinguished by his deal-making abilities and exceptional ability to swiftly grasp the core of the matter in question. He is also able to point out possible risks and dangers and thus contribute to realistic and feasible solutions in order to protect our interests in the best and most efficient way possible.'
‘Excellent and very agile and solution-oriented lawyers.’
‘No nonsense. We never have the feeling that they aim at billing hours.’
‘Their comments were pragmatic and to the point.’
Key clients
- Stadler Rail AG
- Athyrium Capital Management, LP
- Helvetica Capital AG
- Gustoso Group
- VASS
- Thommen-Furler AG
- routeRank AG
- Studer Cables AG
- PCS Holding AG
Work highlights
- Advised Stadler Rail AG throughout the public procurement tender process relating to the purchase of new multiple unit trains by Swiss national railway company Schweizerische Bundesbahnen SBB for regional passenger transport.
- Acted as lead counsel to Studer Cables AG in connection with the carve-out and subsequent sale of an e-beam sterilisation and cross-linking facility to Ionisos.
- Advised PCS Holding AG in connection with the acquisition of an additional stake in listed company Swiss Steel from its main shareholder, BigPoint Holding AG.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Thomas Schmid