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Switzerland: Bär & Karrer advises UBS on the completion of the sale of its stake in Swisscard and the transition of the Credit Suisse branded card portfolios

26 January 2026 by Bär & Karrer - Switzerland

On 21 January 2026, the successful completion of the sale of UBS Switzerland AG's ("UBS") 50% stake in Swisscard AECS GmbH ("Swisscard") to American Express Swiss Holdings GmbH was published in the Swiss Official Gazette of Commerce.

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South Africa: Leading technology lawyer, Robby Coelho, joins Bowmans in another strategic partner appointment

23 January 2026 by Bowmans - South Africa

Pre-eminent African law firm Bowmans has appointed Robby Coelho, technology lawyer and award-winning entrepreneur, as a partner in its Cape Town office with effect from 1 January 2026.
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Switzerland: Bär & Karrer advises team blue on its strategic investment in Windsor ai

22 January 2026 by Bär & Karrer - Switzerland

team.blue completed a strategic investment in Windsor Group AG, the operator of a leading Swiss AI-powered data integration and marketing attribution platform for businesses across Europe. team.blue becomes a strategic partner alongside the existing shareholders.
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Serbia: Karanović & Partners Appoints Marjan Poljak as Managing Partner

21 January 2026 by Karanović & Partners - Serbia

Karanović & Partners is pleased to announce the appointment of Senior Partner Marjan Poljak as the new Managing Partner. He will take over the leadership role from Miloš Vučković, who has been Managing Partner for the past two years. Our Senior Partner, Darko Jovanović, will serve as a Deputy Managing Partner.
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Switzerland: Bär & Karrer advises Worthington Steel in acquisition of Kloeckner & Co

20 January 2026 by Bär & Karrer - Switzerland

Worthington Steel (NYSE: WS), a metals processor that partners with customers to deliver highly technical and customized solutions, entered into a Business Combination Agreement with Kloeckner & Co (XETR: KCO), a leading service center and metal processing company with facilities across North America and Europe.
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Brazil: TozziniFreire announces Two New Partners in Transactional areas

19 January 2026 by TozziniFreire - Brazil

Gustavo Rugani and Laura Souza bring extensive market experience to strengthen the Capital Markets, M&A and Corporate practices, and the Infrastructure and Energy practice, respectively.
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Hong Kong: Haiwen Hong Kong Relocates its Office to One IFC

14 January 2026 by Haiwen & Partners

Haiwen & Partners LLP (“Haiwen Hong Kong”) is pleased to announce that, effective 12 January 2026, its office has relocated to the following address:
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Switzerland: Nxera Pharma concludes License Agreement with and invests into Santhera Pharmaceuticals

13 January 2026 by Bär & Karrer - Switzerland

Nxera Pharma Co. Ltd, listed on the Tokio Stock Exchange, has entered into an exclusive licensing agreement with Santhera Pharmaceuticals under which Nxera will commercialize the drug AGAMREE® in Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand. Concurrently, Nxera invests in SIX-listed Santhera Pharmaceuticals Holding AG.
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Poland: New Dudkowiak & Putyra Video Reveals Key Employment Law Rules for Foreign Employers in 2026

12 January 2026 by Dudkowiak & Putyra - Poland

Before onboarding your first employee, understanding Polish labor law is essential - and in Dudkowiak & Putyra’s latest video, barrister and senior counsel Joanna Stankiewicz outlines everything foreign employers need to know to stay compliant.
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Switzerland: Bär & Karrer Advises the Ortlinghaus Group on the Sale of its EM+H Division

12 January 2026 by Bär & Karrer - Switzerland

In connection with a carve-out process, the Ortlinghaus Group sold its EM+H Division, which encompasses among others the production and sale of electromagnetic brakes and clutches as well as pneumatic toothed clutches and other trade goods to Stüwe Switzerland AG, a group company of Stüwe GmbH & Co. KG.
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