Chambers Europe 2023 - Life Sciences
"Wyss is highly experienced and has a pragmatic approach which eases the negotiations with the other party and allows for progression in a lean and efficient manner."
Chambers Europe 2023 - Life Sciences
Chambers Europe 2023 - Life Sciences
Stefan Kohler is a highly regarded practitioner who assists with licensing agreements, marketing regulations and other regulatory issues.
Best Lawyers Switzerland 2014 - 2023
Recommended for Biotechnology Law, Intellectual Property Law.
Chambers Europe 2022 – Life Sciences
Matthias Staehelin is noted for his expertise assisting clients with financing mandates. He additionally advises domestic and international clients on M&A transactions.
Chambers Europe 2022 – Life Sciences
Christian Wyss is "competent and responsive," according to sources. He frequently assists with transactions and financing mandates in the life sciences sector.
Chambers Europe 2022 – Life Sciences
Stefan Kohler is a highly regarded practitioner, assisting with licensing agreements, marketing regulations and other regulatory issues. "He provided very concise, well-elaborated, easy-to-understand legal advice on several legal questions under Swiss law," says one client.
Legal 500 (EMEA 2021) – "Healthcare and Life Sciences"
The well-established life sciences practice at VISCHER is sought after by a range of players in the industry, including pharmaceutical companies, start-ups and investors. Covering the healthcare, pharmaceutical, biotech and cosmetics sectors, the team handles contentious and non-contentious regulatory and patent matters as well as financing rounds and M&A transactions. Stefan Kohler enjoys a strong reputation among his peers and has experience in IP and technology law. He jointly leads the practice with Basel-based Matthias Staehelin, who is well versed in capital markets, venture capital and agreements in the relevant field. Christian Wyss, also in the Basel office, is noted for his knowledge in R&D, technology transfers and license agreements.
Chambers Europe 2021 - Life Sciences
Stefan Kohler is a highly regarded practitioner, assisting with distribution agreements, marketing regulations and other regulatory issues. One client remarks: "He has an ability to be very practical in his work," in addition to being "very nice to work with."
Chambers Europe 2021 - Life Sciences
Christian Wyss frequently assists with transactions and financing mandates in the life sciences sector. One satisfied client describes him as "very competent, dependable, proactive and able to find new solutions."