Excellent in Corporate / M&A

"Benedict Christ possesses strong transactional experience, enabling him to advise on a range of real estate-related procurement matters."

"Risk analysis and mitigation. Explaining why a party might approach something in a certain way and then tailoring a legal strategy appropriately."

Key practice areas for VISCHER are capital markets, M&A, healthcare, TMT and transport as well as public law, competition and litigation. Among the names to note are Klaus Neff, Stefan Kohler, Rolf Auf Der Maur, Benedict Christ, David Rosenthal and Stefan Rechsteiner as well as Christian Oetiker, Michael Waldner, and Christian Wyss.

"VISCHER is highly regarded for its healthcare, TMT and transport practices as well as its expertise in capital markets, M&A, public law, competition and litigation matters. Key at the firm include Stefan Kohler, Rolf Auf der Maur, Benedict Christ, Stefan Rechsteiner and Christian Oetiker. Michael Waldner, Klaus Neff and Christian Wyss are other names to note."

"VISCHER has a strong footing in Basel, where it can offer notarial services and also advises on tax and legal aspects in the real estate aspects. The team's involvement in foreign investment projects and in the development of urban housing projects is highlighted. Roland Müller leads the practice and is well versed in commercial leases, transactions and investments. Andreas Albrecht is an expert in real estate projects and transactions. Beatrice Wagner Pfeifer specialises in environmental law. All above noted practitioners are based in Basel; Benedict Christ is a key contact in Zurich."

Recommended for Construction & Real Estate

"Benedict Christ possesses strong transactional experience, enabling him to advise on a range of real estate-related procurement matters."

Benedict Christ assists international clients from the financial sector with the divestment of Swiss subsidiaries. Interviewees report that he is good to work with, saying that he "is pragmatic and the deal went well."

Benedict Christ assists international clients from the financial sector with the divestment of Swiss subsidiaries. Interviewees report that he is good to work with, saying that he "is pragmatic and the deal went well."

"VISCHER's practice group combines real estate, development and notarial services, with special expertise in foreign investment projects and urban housing developments. Recent highlights include handling Bâloise's majority shareholding acquisition of real estate company Pax Anlage and advising Biogen International on the acquisition of land and the construction of a biologic manufacturing facility. The team also assists Meininger Hotels with its expansion in Switzerland. Team lead Roland Müller, real estate specialist Andreas Albrecht , corporate partner Benedict Christ and counsel Beatrice Wagner Pfeifer make up the core team."

"VISCHER has core strength in the healthcare, TMT and transport sectors and notable public law expertise, while also fielding strong capital markets, M&A, competition and litigation departments. Key partners include Stefan Kohler, Rolf Auf der Maur, Stefan Rechsteiner, Benedict Christ and Christian Oetiker. Michael Waldner and Christian Wyss are other names to note."

"VISCHER specialises in resolving coverage issues regarding financial lines, D&O, crime, cyber and property policies for insurance companies, brokers and insured parties. Daniele Favalli is the key contact. The firm also provides ancillary services to the insurance sector, including handling Baloise's CHF288m acquisition of a majority share in Pax Anlage; Benedict Christ led the advice."

"Sources highlight Benedict Christ for his "flexibility, expertise and profound knowledge" and underline his skill as a "very good negotiator." His areas of focus include the insurance and travel industries, advising clients on acquisitions."

"VISCHER's Benedict Christ is a widely respected figure in the real estate and construction space, where he is frequently engaged in handling contracts and transactional matters on behalf of clients."

"Vischer has 'a very strong financing practice' that is 'pro-active, forward-looking and creative in generating solutions'. The team advised an international bank who acted as a lender in relation to a credit facility granted to an oil and gas company. Practice head Markus Guggenbühl is an 'outstanding strategic thinker', while insolvency expert Jana Essebier is also recommended. The 'service-oriented' Benedict Christ and Christian Oetiker are the key contacts for banking M&A and litigation."

"Vischer is particularly ‘strong in private M&A and private equity transactions for young, fast-growing companies in the healthcare and digital media sectors’. The practice advised Symetis on its $435m all-cash acquisition by Boston Scientific and also assisted Anheuser-Busch InBev with the €7.3bn sale of SABMiller’s business in Eastern Europe to Asahi. Co-head Jürg Luginbühl and associate Gian-Andrea Caprez are recommended for ‘finding pragmatic and commercial solutions, working exceptionally hard and responding quickly’. Other names to note are M&A co-leads Matthias Staehelin and Benedict Christ."

"Vischer is 'extremely well connected on an international level and has unique market expertise to deal with complex derivatives and financial instruments'. The practice advised Bâloise and Basler Leben on their CHF288m acquisition of majority shares in Pax Anlage, followed by a public takeover offer for the remaining shares; and also supported CRISPR Therapeutics during its $92m IPO on NASDAQ Global Market. The 'solution-oriented' Markus Guggenbühl and Jana Essebier are recommended, as is the 'responsive' Benedict Christ."

"Clients praise Benedict Christ for his diligence and 'practical approach to resolving difficult issues with the other side.' His practice comprises M&A and general corporate advice, including transactions in the real estate sector. He assisted Bâloise Holding with its CHF 288 million acquisition of a majority stake in Pax Anlage and public tender offer."

Recommended for Mergers and Acquisitions Law

"Benedict Christ acts on cross-border M&A transactions and the corporate law elements of real estate transactions. He assisted the Barnes Group with the acquisition of Priamus System Technologies. Clients say he is 'very comfortable with international acquisitions and easy to work with.'"

"Clients praise Benedict Christ for his analytical and negotiation skills as well as responsiveness. He was part of the team that advised Equistone Partners on its acquisition of Unlimited Footwear Group."

"Vischer garners three listings in this edition. Andreas Albrecht specialises in construction projects with expertise in the sale and purchase of properties, assessment of zoning and usage compliance issues, preparation of contracts and the structuring of construction consortiums and joint venture agreements. Benedict Christ has an active real estate practice while Bernhard Christ advises many private clients on their real estate matters."

"Benedict Christ continues to earn market recognition for his corporate/M&A practice. His calm demeanour and solution-driven approach are praised."

"Three lawyers from Vischer are selected for inclusion including managing partner Andreas Albrecht. He focuses on large scale construction projects and is praised for his 'ability to handle complex legal issues with absolute ease'. The 'very perceptive' Bernhard Christ is a 'pleasure to work with' and the 'first-class' Benedict Christ is praised for his 'forward-thinking' approach."

"Vischer advised the sellers – BioMedInvest, Boehringer Ingelheim Venture Fund, Life Sciences Partners, Novartis Venture Funds and Versant Ventures – on the sale of Okairos, a Swiss developer of vaccine technologies, to GlaxoSmithKline. Benedict Christ is ‘an outstanding M&A lawyer with a great understanding of the concerns of the client; he provides business-oriented advice of high value, and his in-depth knowledge of the US legal system is also a great asset’."