Alexander Fischer
Baker McKenzie Switzerland AGUtilising its global network of offices, Baker McKenzie Switzerland AG is particularly well versed in corporate matters in the private equity and industrial sectors and is well regarded for its ‘extremely diligent approach to requests, responsive communication and solution-focused attitude’. The practice is jointly led by Alexander Fischer, who advises clients on cross-border and domestic M&A, private equity and debt financing, and Jingjin Guo, who focuses on M&A, corporate matters and investments. Martin Furrer’s broad range of expertise incorporates private equity matters, corporate reorganisations and governance issues. Martin Frey and Alexander Blaeser are also recommended.
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Testimonials
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‘The team demonstrates an exceptional blend of expertise and innovation, complemented by their remarkable responsiveness. They consistently provide swift and ingenious solutions, not only pushing the boundaries for the opposing party but also challenging our own deal team.'
‘The overall quality of the professionals in this team is very high. This is mainly demonstrated via their extremely diligent approach to requests, responsive communication and solution-focused attitude.'
'What differentiates this team from other firms is that you can expect a swift reply, thorough analysis and a suite of sensible options on how to overcome the problem, often encompassing outside-the-box and holistic recommendations.’
- 'Alexander Fischer is a very experienced M&A professional, is enormously knowledgeable and has strong communications skills. He very efficiently guides multi-jurisdictional teams while remaining the go-to contact person for the client.'
'Client-centric, dedicated and have a strong ability to manage complex situations.’
‘They are very good listeners, and are able to create and manage deep, value-driven relationships.’
‘Alexander Fischer is a very caring and accessible lawyer. He is extremely competent and solutions driven.'
‘Cross-country cooperation with sister firms and affiliated firms.'
Key clients
- Sika AG
- Datwyler Holding AG
- Patrimonium
- Zur Rose Group
- Migros-Genossenschafts-Bund
- ARGO-HYTOS Group
- Safe Host
- Bochsler Group
- Helvetica Capital AG
- Meier Capital AG
- Pilatus Aircraft Ltd.
- Energy Infrastructure Partners AG
- evotreex AG
- Mövenpick Group
- Transcom
- Digital Republic AG
- Avrios International AG
- Shell
- CTS Corporation
- Tandem Diabetes Care
- Roth Gruppe
- Identec Group Corporation
- SpotMe Holding SA
- Zimmer & Halbig
- Energy Infrastructure Partners
- Bächler + Güttinger
Work highlights
- Advised Swiss construction chemicals group Sika AG on the acquisition of MBCC Group, the former BASF Construction Chemicals division, from Lone Star Funds, a global private equity firm, for a consideration of CHF 5.5bn.
- Advised Datwyler on its acquisition of Swiss startup company Ctsystems AG.
- Advised Bächler + Güttinger AG, one of the leading gardening and landscaping companies in Switzerland, on its merger with three well-established Swiss gardening and landscaping businesses, namely Menétrey SA, Egger SA and Berger Roman AG.
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Jingjin Guo
Baker McKenzie Switzerland AGPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Alexander Fischer, Jingjin Guo