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Bär & Karrer

  • Corporate Governance
  • IPO Services
  • Legal Services

Bär & Karrer is a leading Swiss business law firm advising companies, financial institutions and investors on complex legal and business matters. We combine deep expertise in Swiss law with an international perspective and a practical, business-oriented approach.

  • More than 200 lawyers providing multidisciplinary advice across corporate law, M&A, capital markets, regulatory matters, dispute resolution and other key areas of Swiss business law.
  • Extensive experience in high-profile and cross-border matters, supporting Swiss and international clients through complex transactions, strategic projects and regulatory challenges.
  • Trusted adviser to companies, boards, shareholders and financial institutions, providing strategic legal advice on critical business decisions and ongoing legal needs.
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    Company Profile

    • Brandschenkestrasse 80, 8002, Zurich
    • Founded January 1969
    • Offices: Zurich, Geneva, Lugano, Zug, Basel, St. Moritz
    • 380 Employees
    • German, English, French, Italian
    • https://www.baerkarrer.ch

    Bär & Karrer is a leading Swiss business law firm with more than 200 lawyers. We advise Swiss and international companies, financial institutions, investors and entrepreneurs on complex domestic and cross-border legal matters. Our Capital Markets & Listed Companies team has extensive experience advising issuers, shareholders and investment banks on IPOs, equity offerings and listings on SIX Swiss Exchange. We also advise listed companies on securities law, disclosure obligations, corporate governance and shareholder matters. Bär & Karrer advises boards, companies and shareholders on corporate governance, reorganisations, M&A and strategic corporate matters. Our multidisciplinary teams combine corporate, capital markets, regulatory, tax and other specialist expertise where required. Combining in-depth knowledge of Swiss law with an international perspective, we help clients navigate complex legal and regulatory matters involving Switzerland and multiple jurisdictions.

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    Bär & Karrer Services

    • Corporate Governance & Board Advisory

      Advising companies, boards and shareholders on Swiss corporate governance, directors’ duties, board structures, shareholder rights, conflicts of interest, executive compensation and governance frameworks.

    • IPO & Swiss Capital Markets Advisory

      Advising issuers, shareholders and financial institutions on IPOs, equity offerings and listings on SIX Swiss Exchange, from transaction preparation and due diligence to execution and ongoing capital markets requirements.

    • Listed Companies & Securities Law

      Advising Swiss listed companies, boards and shareholders on securities law, disclosure obligations, corporate governance, general meetings, shareholder matters and SIX Swiss Exchange requirements.

    • Swiss Corporate Law & Legal Advisory

      Comprehensive Swiss corporate law advice for companies, boards and shareholders, including corporate structures, capital measures, shareholder arrangements, corporate housekeeping and strategic corporate matters.

    • Corporate Reorganisations & Spin-offs

      Advising on domestic and cross-border reorganisations, spin-offs, carve-outs, mergers and restructurings, including transaction structuring, corporate implementation and the establishment of governance frameworks.

    • Equity Capital Markets & Public Offerings

      Advising issuers, selling shareholders and financial institutions on equity capital markets transactions, including rights offerings, private placements, secondary offerings and other public and private equity financings.

    FAQs

    Bär & Karrer advises companies, boards and shareholders on directors’ duties, governance structures, shareholder rights, conflicts of interest, executive compensation and other corporate governance matters under Swiss law.

    Yes. Bär & Karrer advises boards on directors’ duties, decision-making, conflicts of interest, governance structures, shareholder matters and strategic corporate situations under Swiss law.

    Yes. Bär & Karrer advises issuers, shareholders and financial institutions on Swiss IPOs, including IPO readiness, due diligence, transaction documentation and listings on SIX Swiss Exchange.

    Yes. Bär & Karrer advises on SIX Swiss Exchange listings, including listing requirements, prospectuses, corporate governance, disclosure obligations and ongoing requirements for listed companies.

    Bär & Karrer advises listed companies on securities law, corporate governance, disclosure obligations, general meetings, shareholder matters, capital measures and SIX Swiss Exchange requirements.

    Yes. Bär & Karrer advises on Swiss and cross-border reorganisations, spin-offs, carve-outs, mergers and restructurings, including transaction structuring, governance and corporate implementation.

    Yes. Bär & Karrer advises companies and boards on executive compensation, remuneration governance, incentive structures, shareholder approvals and related requirements under Swiss law.

    Yes. Bär & Karrer advises Swiss and international clients on acquisitions, disposals, mergers, joint ventures and other strategic transactions, from structuring and due diligence through signing and closing.

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