MLL Legal with Olympia-Verlag on joint venture with Ringier

MLL Legal advised German publishing house Olympia-Verlag and its affiliate kicker ventures on a strategic joint venture with Ringier Sports Media Group.

The context

The newborn Swiss company, RSMG kicker Schweiz, aims at developing a new digital sports ecosystem for Switzerland. The closing of the transaction is subject to clearance by the competent antitrust authorities.

Markus Krienbühl, former media and communications manager as well as a member of the executive board of FC Luzern, will lead the company’s operational management.

The MLL Legal team

Partner Christian Rebell (M&A, pictured) led the MLL Legal team on the matter, working alongside partner Nicola Benz (ICT), partner Renato Bucher (antitrust), associates Cédric Saladin (M&A) and Dominic Schopf (antitrust), as well as junior associate Carla Bölsterli (M&A).

flavio.caci@lcpublishinggroup.com

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