Dr. Jürg Luginbühl
Attorney at Law / Partner
Jürg Luginbühl, Partner in the M&A team and the Private Equity team at VISCHER, is experienced in a broad range of national and international M&A transactions (buy-side, sell-side and in auction processes), with a strong focus on private equity transactions, private M&A transactions, share succession plans, secondary buyouts, distressed equity, venture capital, start-ups and joint ventures. Additionally, Jürg Luginbühl represents clients in spin-offs, asset deals, outsourcing transactions, corporate restructurings, relocations, transaction finance, ongoing corporate and commercial activities as well as drafting and negotiating investment- and shareholders agreements.
Chambers Global, Chambers Europe und IFLR 1000 describe him as "excellent negotiator".
Languages
German, English, French
"Jürg Luginbühl has a strong transactional practice, frequently advising on cross-border acquisitions and investments. He is at ease acting on both the buy and sell sides of transactions. "
Chambers and Partners - 2026
"We would immediately appoint Jürg Luginbühl again for our next M&A transaction."
Chambers and Partners - 2026
"Recommended for Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law"
Best Lawyers Switzerland - 2024
"He is a strong adviser on cross-border M&A deals."
Chambers and Partners - 2024
"Recognized as Highly regarded Lawyer 2024"
IFLR 1000 - 2024
"Excellent in Corporate/M&A"
Leaders League: Switzerland - Best Law Firms - 2024
"I consider Jürg Luginbühl to be one of the best M&A lawyers in Switzerland. A very strong negotiator and deal enabler."
The Legal 500 - 2024
"The team has superior knowledge of the M&A field. The team has a good mix of skills, with Jürg Luginbühl being exceptionally good at constructing the contract, reviewing the proposal and negotiating with the other party."
The Legal 500 - 2024
"Jürg Luginbühl has a strong transactional practice, frequently advising on cross-border acquisitions and investments."
Chambers Global & Europe - 2023
"Jürg Luginbühl is a leading practitioner in the M&A and private equity funds industry. Clients describe him as "open, communicative and pragmatic." He has been frequently quoted as "excellent negotiator"."
IFLR 1000 - 2023
"Recommended for Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law."
Best Lawyers Switzerland - 2022
"Jürg Luginbühl has a strong transactional practice, frequently advising on cross-border acquisitions and investments. He is described by one satisfied client as "competent, committed, always available and a strong negotiator.""
Chambers Global & Europe - 2022
"Jürg Luginbühl is a leading practitioner in the M&A and private equity funds industry. Clients describe him as "open, communicative and pragmatic." He has been frequently quoted as "excellent negotiator"."
IFLR 1000 - 2022
"Jürg Luginbühl advises corporate clients and investment firms on cross-border acquisitions and investment transactions. Interviewees describe him as a hard-working lawyer and also laud his experience."
Chambers Global & Europe - 2021
"Jürg Luginbühl assists private equity funds with acquisitions and corporate exits. Clients describe him as "open, communicative and pragmatic." He also advises clients from the luxury goods industry on joint ventures."
Chambers Europe - 2020
"Jürg Luginbühl assists private equity funds with acquisitions and corporate exits. Clients describe him as "open, communicative and pragmatic." He also advises clients from the luxury goods industry on joint ventures."
Chambers Global - 2020
"VISCHER has a solid track record in national and cross-border M&A and private equity transactions in the mid-market. Other areas of expertise are public takeovers and proxy solicitations, and the team is particularly well versed in the life sciences sector. Jürg Luginbühl and Robert Bernet lead the M&A practice groups in Zurich and Basel respectively. Matthias Staehelin, also in Basel, is an expert in life sciences mandates, while Gian-Andrea Caprez specialises in the TMT/ICT sector."
Legal 500 - 2020
"Highlighted as a "strong negotiator" by sources, Jürg Luginbühl advises on company formation and acquisitions. He acts for clients in the hospitality, healthcare and retail sectors and advised Cham Paper on the CHF146.5 million sale of its specialist paper business to Sappi."
Chambers Europe/Global - 2019
"VISCHER has 'a strong position in the Basel market' and 'can assist very well in corporate transactions', with a particular focus on mid-market M&A and private equity deals, as well as Chinese inbound and outbound transactions. Jürg Luginbühl and the 'very responsive' Robert Bernet 'align teams according to the size of the transaction' and provide 'pragmatic solutions while maintaining reasonable hourly rates'. Recent highlights include handling Dutch client Lundbeck's €905m acquisition of the entire share capital in Prexton Therapeutics, as well as advising GreatStar Hangzhou Industrial on the purchase of Lista. Life sciences and IT specialist Matthias Staehelin is the another key contact."
Legal 500 - 2019
"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."
Legal 500 - 2018
"Jürg Luginbühl advises clients on domestic and international M&A and private equity transactions. One interviewee says he is 'hands-on, looks for a pragmatic solution and understands the client's needs.' He acted for AFINUM on several acquisitions."
Chambers Europe/Global - 2017
"Jürg Luginbühl co-leads the department and focuses on M&A and private equity issues. Clients point out that 'he's a deal maker, he's somebody who wants to get things done.'"
Chambers Europe/Global - 2016
"Jürg Luginbühl heads the ‘reliable, knowledgeable, and prompt’ team at Vischer. Recent work includes advising the owners of GlycoVaxyn regarding its sale to GlaxoSmithKline and assisting OC Oerlikon with the sale of its advanced technologies segment to Evatec. Robert Bernet has ‘excellent business acumen’ and Matthias Staehelin is particularly recommended for life sciences transactions."
Legal 500 - 2016
"Jürg Luginbühl heads the Zürich M&A team. He offers impressively broad experience, including M&A, restructurings and venture capital."
Chambers Europe/Global - 2015
"The ‘reliable, knowledgeable, and prompt’ team at Vischer is led by Jürg Luginbühl. Robert Bernet has ‘excellent client communication skills’. Recent work includes advising Loomis on the Swiss law aspects of its acquisition of the valuables logistics company Via Mat and assisting II-IV Incorporated with the acquisition of laser diodes supplier Oclaro Switzerland."
Legal 500 - 2015
"Department co-head Jürg Luginbühl led the team that advised Sersa Group on its merger with Rhomberg Rail Holding, and also acted as lead partner to Metall Zug on its acquisition of AFG Arbonia Forster's refrigerator business."
Chambers Europe/Global - 2014