Homburger advised UBS Switzerland on the issuance of fixed rate covered bonds for an aggregate amount of CHF 510 million. The operation unfolded in two tranches – respectively of CHF 235 m at 0.560%, due 2030, and CHF 275 m at 0.935%,
Lenz & Staehelin advised BNP Paribas on the Swiss merger filing concerning BNP Paribas Cardif’s acquisition of AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM). BNP Paribas Cardif is the insurance subsidiary of BNP Paribas. The transaction,
Bär & Karrer advised ETH Zurich throughout enactment of a revised policy for the insitute’s spin-offs and start-ups, encompassing a dedicated Equity and Licensing Policy. The context Pursuant to the revised regulatory framework,
Spar Group completed the sale of its entire shareholding in Spar Holding – including its Swiss business operations Spar Switzerland – to Tannenwald Holding. In connection with the deal, Homburger advised the selling part, while Bär &
Vischer advised Schivo on its acquisition of Mecaplast, a Swiss manufacturer of high-precision injection-moulded plastics, metals and ceramics for the medical device and life sciences sectors. Schivo – the buyer – is a medtech contract developer and
Homburger advised Zürcher Kantonalbank (ZKB) on the issuance of EUR 500 m bail-in bonds, at 3.153%. BNP PARIBAS, Deutsche Bank, UBS Investment Bank and Zürcher Kantonalbank served as joint lead managers on the operation. The
Niederer Kraft Frey advised aerospace company SWISSto12 on the acquisition of key assets and IP from Hanwha Phasor, following the latter’s liquidation. The parties Headquartered in Renens, SWISSto12 is an original equipment manufacturer (OEM)
CMS advised Herisau-based FS Partners in connection with its sale to Valtus Group. The parties Founded in 2009, selling part FS Partners specialises across CFO and finance interim management. The Buyer, Valtus Group, is a globally-active
US-based wealth advisor Corient has completed the acquisition of both independent multi-family office Stonehage Fleming and Stanhope Capital Group – a globally active investment firm with headquarters in Geneva. In connection with the deal, Borel &
MLL Legal advised Ondo in connection with the debut and daily operation of the tokenization platform Ondo Global Markets initiative. The context Headquartered in New York City, Ondo specialises in designing institutional grade platforms, assets,
