Wenger Vieli advised the shareholders of Starmind, a Swiss provider of AI-based knowledge solutions, in connection with its sale to Capacity, a US-based enterprise AI company. The parties Founded in Zurich, Switzerland, Starmind has developed an AI platform that identifies expertise within organizations and connects employees with specific internal experts. Capacity, headquartered in St. Louis, […]
Marriott International and Italian luxury wellness hospitality specialist Lefay have signed binding agreements to enter a joint venture, bringing the Lefay brand into Marriott’s portfolio. The joint venture would entail an equal partnership aimed
Walder Wyss advised production and distribution company DCM Holding Schweiz in connection with the acquisition of Elite-Film as part of a succession plan. The parties DCM produces and distributes selected films to German and Swiss
Niederer Kraft Frey (NKF) advised Vantage Education Group on the integration of Institute Real Estate Management (IREM). The parties Based in Winterthur, IREM is a specialised educational institution, focused on the real estate industry. Headquartered
Bär & Karrer advised Inspired Education, a school operator working 125 schools on 6 continents, in connection with the acquisition of the Geneva English School (GES), an international school in Switzerland located outside of Geneva. The
Schellenberg Wittmer advised International Financial Group Ltd (IFGL) on its acquisition of Dublin-based Octium Life Insurance Group, a provider of life insurances to high net worth clients. Completion of the transaction remains subject to approval
Pestalozzi, alongside Saxinger Rechtsanwalts, advised Vasantha Group, a specialist in high-quality precision injection mold and automation manufacturing, in connection with its acquisition of Muller Technology Group, a Swiss precision mold design and automation specialist, operating
Pestalozzi advised both parties in the operation that saw AZ Medien acquiring from NZZ the remaining 35% stake in Swiss media company CH Media, thus making the Wanner family the sole owner of CH Media. The
Bär & Karrer is advising CPM Partners — an international group headquartered in Switzerland, majority owned by funds advised by Deutsche Private Equity (DPE), and specialised in corporate performance management and CFO advisory — in connection
DBAG Fund VIII, a fund managed by Deutsche Beteiligungs (DBAG), acquired the Hipp Technology Group, a development partner and medical technology contract manufacturer, from an investor group represented by Endura. In connection with the deal,
