Cutting through complexity

Deals Legal

Deals Legal

Comprehensive legal expertise

Our legal services span the entire deal spectrum, ranging from acquisitions, divestments, mergers, spin-offs and venture capital transactions through to joint ventures, carve-outs and distressed transactions. As part of a deals team of more than 250 specialists in Switzerland alone, our lawyers have gained unparalleled experience and industry insights in numerous M&A transactions, and provide the necessary mixture of practical approach, creativity and commitment to excellence for your M&A project to succeed.

Broader business perspective

Having a legal adviser at your side who understands the wider impact of a transaction – from valuation and industry regulation to tax and strategy – is crucial for hedging risks and exploiting opportunities. Leveraging experts from across our tax, deals, consulting and assurance practices, we assemble the right team, guiding you holistically through any stage of your M&A transaction. We see the big picture and deliver clear, actionable advice tailored to your strategic goals.

Global network

Wherever you are in the world and whichever stage of the transaction process you are navigating, we provide the skills and global scale needed to support every step of your M&A strategy. With legal practitioners in over 95 territories worldwide, we offer a truly global perspective while staying focused on relevant local issues. Our extensive global reach gives you an edge – bringing agility, speed and expertise throughout the entire transaction lifecycle.

Technology

We harness cutting-edge legal technology to enhance efficiency, streamline processes and improve decision-making at every stage of your M&A journey. By combining innovative tools with our legal expertise, we help you manage complex transactions with even greater clarity, speed and confidence.


Data privacy law: a critical factor for M&A transactions

Today, corporate decision makers are well advised to consider data privacy as early as possible.

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What can we do for you?

  • Design of acquisition structures
  • Carve-out transactions / restructurings
  • Auction process documentation
  • Term sheets / confidentiality and exclusivity arrangements
  • Vendor legal due diligence / factbooks
  • Legal vendor assistance
  • Buyside legal due diligence
  • ESG assessments
  • Support W&I insurance process
  • Share/ asset purchase / investment agreements
  • Financings
  • Shareholders’ / joint venture agreements
  • Capital markets and securities laws
  • Assistance in regulatory approval proceedings
  • Preparation and execution of closing
  • Transitional services agreements
  • Corporate governance
  • Purchase price adjustment procedures
  • Employee participation plans
  • Integration (mergers, liquidations, shareholder changes etc.) with a focus on companies with a global reach across multiple jurisdictions
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Dr. Benjamin Fehr

Dr. Benjamin Fehr

Partner, Legal, PwC Switzerland

Benjamin Fehr is the leader of the M&A and Corporate Law practice of PwC Switzerland. He specializes in domestic and international M&A transactions but also advises on all aspects of general corporate and commercial law and has a strong track record in real estate and finance.

Laura Fertitta

Laura Fertitta

Director, Legal, PwC Switzerland

Laura Fertitta is a Director in the M&A and Corporate Law practice of PwC Switzerland, with a focus on domestic and international M&A transactions (sell-side and buy-side), Pre-Deal and Post-Closing legal advice. She also advises clients on all aspects of corporate law and governance.