Dentons has announced the appointment of Wendela Raas (pictured), a partner based in Amsterdam, as the firm’s new Chief Executive Officer for Europe. Her term will officially begin on November 1, 2024. In her new role,
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Schellenberg Wittmer (S.W.) partner Lorenza Ferrari Hofer (pictured) has been elected president of the International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI). The election took place during the AIPPI World Congress in Hangzhou,
On 10 October 2024, the City of Bellinzona successfully completed its inaugural issuance of CHF 125 million 1.05 percent bonds due 2035. The bonds have been listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. Bank Vontobel was the sole lead manager for
Orrick and Kellerhals Carrard assisted Partech, as lead investor through the Impact Growth Fund, in the €36 million Series C round of xFarm Technologies,focusing on the digitalization of the agri-food sector. Kellerhals Carrard team For
Niederer Kraft Frey (“NKF”) advised Gogo as Swiss counsel on its definitive agreement to acquire Satcom Direct. This acquisition will create the only in-flight connectivity provider able to satisfy the performance and cost needs of
Bär & Karrer advises xFarm Technologies, focusing on the digitalisation of the agri-food sector, on €36 million series C financing round. Bär & Karrer team Bär & Karrer serves as legal advisor in
Niederer Kraft Frey (“NKF”) advised Centre Lane Partners on all Swiss law-related aspects of the acquisition of substantially all the assets of Hardinge, including its Swiss subsidiaries. About the acquisition The acquisition was part of
MLL Legal advised Artefact, a portfolio company of the private investment company Ardian, on the acquisition of Effixis, a consultancy AI company. On 31 July 2024, Artefact, a global company dedicated to accelerating the adoption of data
Homburger has acted as legal advisor to Central Group, a leading Thai retail and property conglomerate, in its acquisition of the operational business of Magazine zum Globus. The acquisition, which involves luxury department stores across
Niederer Kraft Frey (NKF) has acted as legal advisor to Axpo Holding AG in securing a JPY 42 billion (approximately CHF 250 million) Samurai loan. The financing is aimed at supporting Axpo’s current business operations and