GHR Rechtsanwälte

GHR is an independent full-service law firm in Switzerland and has been in the market for more than 20 years. The firm has offices in Bern and Zurich and is a member of Lawyers Associated Worldwide, the Energy Law Group and the League of Lawyers. 

Focusses / specialisms 

The firm has a focus on banking and finance, M&A and debt capital markets. In banking and finance, the firm acts on behalf of lenders and borrowers in debt financing. In capital markets the firm advises assets managers and securities dealers. The firm also advises on domestic and cross-border private and public M&A transactions including divestments, auctions, corporate takeovers, spin-offs and joint ventures. 

Key clients 

Key clients of the firm include ewb - Energie Wasser Bern, OPP Beteiligungen, Sapient, Senevita, Stettler Sapphire, Wendia, Secure Meters, Cemex, Canton of Bern, Eurasian Resources Group, Goldman Sachs Bank USA, Horus Finance, Silverfleet Capital, UBS Stamford Branch, Xylem. 

Client feedback: 32nd edition (2021/2022) 

Banking and finance 

“Extensive knowledge, methodical, responsiveness, good coordination with advisors in other jurisdictions.” 

Capital markets: High yield 

“Great legal technical services and a pragmatic approach to the tasks at hand.”