Walder Wyss

The Swiss firm Walder Wyss boasts six locations across the country in Basel, Berne, Geneva, Lausanne, Lugano and Zurich. The firm focuses its specialism in corporate and commercial law, banking and finance, competition law and intellectual property. The firm is known for its active work in banking and finance, capital markets and the M&A sector.

Highlights

Walder Wyss played an active role as lead counsel to Credit Suisse on the UBS, assisting Credit Suisse in relation to all Swiss law aspects of the transaction. This deal is in connection with one of the largest and most significant acquisitions in the financial markets during 2023. This deal is reflective of the type of work the firm engages in on a consistent basis.

In debt capital markets, Walder Wyss also advised on a prominent UBS Switzerland AG in connection with a significant covered bonds issuance valued at CHF 20 billion. 

Testimonials

“Extremely responsive, knowledgeable, patient. Careful, precise. Readily explained local formalities.”

“Hands on work mentality, always punctual and try to find the best possible outcome for all sides.”

Key clients

UBS / Credit Suisse, Banque J. Safra Sarasin SA, Zürcher Kantonalbank, Citibank, Inflexion, PostFinance, KomGo SA, Cequr AG