Bär & Karrer

Empira Group, a leading real estate investment manager with a portfolio of EUR 14 billion Gross Development Value, is joining Partners Group, a global leader in private markets. Empira will continue to operate as an independent real estate brand within Partners Group, pending regulatory approval. Bär & Karrer acts as legal advisor to the seller. The team is led by Dr. Christoph Neeracher and further includes Philippe Seiler, Dr. Luca Jagmetti, Thomas Rohde, Fabienne Perlini-Frehner, Elisabeth Rinderknecht, Benjamin Grunwald, Romina Lauper, Lazar Lepir, Yascha Fengler, Nick Aschwanden, Kai Bajka, Björn Wegberg (all M&A), Susanne Schreiber, Fabian Capt, Ariane Menzer (all Tax), Daniel Fluehmann, Christina Y. Werren (both Regulatory), Christian Kunz (Data Protection) as well as Mani Reinert and Tim D. Meyer (both Merger Control). Read more in our press release: https://lnkd.in/dygS-VDM #baerkarrer #lawfirm #mergers #acquisitions #realestate

Bär & Karrer advised funds advised by Equistone Partners Europe on the sale of Nokite EcoSmart Water Heating Systems (Guangdong) Co., Ltd. from KWC Group to Franke Group.   Nokite EcoSmart Water Heating Systems (Guangdong) Co., Ltd., is a leading manufacturer of high-quality private-label kitchen fittings, from KWC Group to Franke Asia Sourcing Ltd.   Bär & Karrer acted as legal advisor to Equistone in connection with this transaction. The team was co-led by Dr. Christoph Neeracher and Philippe Seiler and further included Carlo Hunter, Djawad Kleist and Nicolas Meier (all M&A), Susanne Schreiber, Anke Stumm and Ariane Menzer (all Tax), Markus Wang (IP/IT), Christian Kunz (Data Protection) as well as Mani Reinert and Tim D. Meyer (both Antitrust). Read more in our press release: https://lnkd.in/d4FbCb_p #baerkarrer #lawfirm #mergers #acquisitions #manufacturing

Bär & Karrer won the "Switzerland Legal Adviser of the Year" award for the seventh time at last night’s Mergermarket European M&A Awards ceremony in London. The award highlights the strength of Bär & Karrer's M&A team, which successfully handles transactions spanning from private to public M&A and Capital Markets, demonstrating their comprehensive expertise across all relevant market segments and industries. The team’s success is underpinned by its broad and diverse partner base, with each partner bringing unique insights and specialised experience to the table. This collaborative approach of M&A leaders working with in-house specialists (Tax, IP, IT, Antitrust etc.) ensures that every aspect of a transaction is handled with the utmost care and expertise. Mergermarket is the leading provider of M&A data and intelligence. Each year, it showcases the work of prominent law firms and advisers right across Europe. Read more at: https://lnkd.in/dp86ytN8 #baerkarrer #award #mergermarket #legaladviser #teamwork

Bär & Karrer advises Raben Group N.V. on its partnership with Sieber Logistics to establish Raben Sieber AG, which will provide a comprehensive groupage transport network across Switzerland and Europe. Bär & Karrer acts as legal advisor to Raben Group. The team is led by Dr. Christoph Neeracher and Philippe Seiler and includes Thomas Rohde, Lazar Lepir and David Mark (all M&A), Dr. Luca Jagmetti (Transport Law), Jonas Bornhauser (IP/IT), Marc Paronitti (Employment), Rocco Rigozzi and Patrick Neher (both Real Estate) as well as Tim D. Meyer (Competition). Read more in our press release: https://lnkd.in/gf26b6Pt #baerkarrer #lawfirm #mergers #acquisitions #transportation

Bär & Karrer advises the UK-listed Diploma PLC on the sale of its Swiss subsidiary Kubo Tech AG, a manufacturer of high-performance sealing solutions, to Polygena AG, a Helvetica Capital-backed industrial group. Bär & Karrer acted as legal counsel to Diploma in this transaction. The team was co-led by Dr. Christoph Neeracher and Dr. Luca Jagmetti and included Sacha Kanoff and Floris Zuur (all Corporate/M&A), Susanne Schreiber and Martin Leu (both Tax), Mani Reinert and Tim D. Meyer (both Antitrust) as well as Corrado Rampini and Rocco Rigozzi (both Real Estate). Read more in our press release: https://lnkd.in/dEFqEet5 #baerkarrer #lawfirm #mergers #acquisitions

The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority FINMA issued the new FINMA Circular 2025/2 "Rules of Conduct under FinSA/FinSO", which will enter into force on 1 January 2025.   The Circular provides guidance on the implementation of selected aspects of the rules of conduct and organisational requirements applicable to financial services providers under the Financial Services Act and the Financial Services Ordinance (FinSA/FinSO). Read more about the Circular in our latest legal insight: https://lnkd.in/d2YA7VAM Authors: Peter Hsu, Daniel Fluehmann, Frederic Betrisey, Stephanie Walter #FINMA #FinSA #Circular #FinancialMarket #FinancialServices 

Bär & Karrer advises Gonet & Cie SA and the Arab Bank Switzerland Group on the acquisition of a majority stake in ONE swiss bank. Gonet & Cie SA and ONE swiss bank SA have announced the signing of an agreement for the acquisition of a majority stake in One and the subsequent merger of the two banks under the brand "Gonet" in the second quarter of 2025, subject to regulatory approvals. The merger will create a leading player in wealth and asset management in the Swiss financial market. It will also expand the banks' offering of products and services and accelerate the development of their business in Switzerland and internationally, allowing the group under the majority ownership of Arab Bank (Switzerland) Ltd. to have assets under management approaching CHF 20 billion.   The Bär & Karrer team is led by Martin Anderson and included Amir Teymour Bakhtiar (both M&A and Banking), Milena Ferro-Luzzi, Fanny Cattaneo and Thao Dang (all M&A) and Christoph Suter and Alice Johnson (both Tax). Read more in our press release: https://lnkd.in/eQVDjP-m   #baerkarrer #lawfirm #mergers #acquisitions #banking

Bär & Karrer advised dsm-firmenich on the sale of the majority of its indirect stake in Robertet. Robertet is a manufacturer of flavours, fragrances and natural extracts of aromatic plants and spices. Bär & Karrer acted as Swiss legal advisor to DSM-Firmenich. The team was led by Rolf Watter and included Florian Schweighofer (both M&A and Corporate & Commercial), Susanne Schreiber, Elena Kumashova and Donjeta Beka (all Tax). Read more in our press release: https://lnkd.in/dVtu5KAx #baerkarrer #lawfirm #mergers #acquisitions

Bär & Karrer advises GBA Group on the acquisition of a majority stake in Niutec AG. Niutec Holding is one of Switzerland's leading private chemical testing laboratories. Bär & Karrer acted as legal advisor to GBA in this transaction. The team was led by Philippe Seiler and included Romina Lauper, Benjamin Grunwald, Carlo Hunter, Patrick Zumsteg and Kai B. (all M&A), Susanne Schreiber and Martin Leu (both Tax), Luljeta Morina (Employment), Rocco Rigozzi and Corina Moschen (both Real Estate), Faton Aliu (Financing), and Christine Schweikard (IP/IT). Read more in our press release: https://lnkd.in/g3JajqjG #baerkarrer #lawfirm #mergers #acquisitions #chemicals

Bär & Karrer advises Netrics on its partnership with Solify. Netrics is one of the largest Swiss providers of cloud and modern workspace solutions. Bär & Karrer acts as legal advisor to Netrics. The team of Bär & Karrer is led by Dr. Christoph Neeracher and Philippe Seiler and includes Lazar Lepir, Luzius Bill and David Mark (all M&A) as well as Susanne Schreiber and Fabian Capt (both Tax). Read more in our press release: https://lnkd.in/dH54vqaA #baerkarrer #lawfirm #mergers #acquisitions #cloud