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𝐌𝐀𝐆 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲𝐂𝐇 𝐈𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞 𝐧. 𝟔 📰 A new MAG Legalcommunity.ch issue is online! ⭐ On the cover: Shaping the future of IP. In an exclusive interview, Eva-Maria Strobel (Baker McKenzie) discusses key IP trends, the complexities of protecting unique trademarks, and how AI and sustainability are reshaping the IP landscape for businesses wolrdwide Also, in this issue: - Law on demand Lawrence, a platform that aims to redefine legal services with AI - The rules of the game Why Switzerland is a global hub for sports law - Farewell to tax heaven The stricter approach and the effect on Swiss reputation as a tax-friendly jurisdiction This and much more on the new MAG LegalcommunityCH issue! Download it at this link >> https://lnkd.in/dkjQyymg #Legalcommunitych #MAG #magazine

''Crisis management: the challenges of cyber incidents'' was the topic of the last 𝐈𝐧𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 roundtable. 🎤 Check out the words of some of the speakers: Irene Comoglio, Senior Legal Counsel, Zucchetti Switzerland Cornelis ("Kees") Van Ophem, Former Global General Counsel & EVP. Fresenius Medical Care #LegalcommunityCH #InhousecommunityDays #roundtable

Zurich-based boutique law firm 5Gambit Disputes has enhanced its arbitration practice with the addition of Leonid G. Shmatenko, a dual-qualified German and Swiss lawyer, as Counsel. Shmatenko brings extensive experience from his previous role at Eversheds Sutherland in Zurich, where he contributed significantly to complex commercial and investment arbitration cases, including securing a key Art. 185a PILA judgment at Zurich District Court. Read the full article >> https://lnkd.in/dwmYpQwS #Legalcommunitych #appointment

🎤 The third roundtable of the 𝐈𝐧𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 focused on ''Technology for conflict resolution: improving timeline and efficiency''. Check out the words of some of the speakers: Alice Flacco, General Counsel, MicroPorti Scientific Corporation (CRM) Stephanie Fougou, General Counsel, Technicolor, Chairwoman of the Board, ECLA - European Company Lawyers Association Nicole Olsman, Chief Legal Officer & Head of Sustainability, Linxon #LegalcommunityCH #InhousecommunityDays #roundtable

United Grinding Group has acquired GF Machining Solutions, a business unit of Georg Fischer specializing in advanced solutions for manufacturers of precision components and tooling for the mold-making industry. This acquisition marks a strategic expansion for United Grinding Group into a sector known for its cutting-edge technology and comprehensive solutions. Bär & Karrer served as legal advisor to United Grinding Group on the transaction. The firm’s team brought multidisciplinary expertise to the deal, with M&A, financing, tax, IP, competition, real estate, employment, pensions, and social security specialists all playing key roles. Partners Ralph Malacrida and Tim Salz led the M&A and financing aspects, while experts such as Susanne Schreiber, Markus Wang, and others contributed across a broad spectrum of legal areas, ensuring a smooth and comprehensive acquisition process. Read the full article >> https://lnkd.in/dPNrZA8C #Legalcommunitych #legaladvisor #acquisition

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The second roundtable of the 𝐈𝐧𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 had been the protagonist of the theme ''legal sustainability''. 🎤 We discussed the topic with ingsights from some of the speakers: Evelyn Luz A., Associate Legal Director, Corporate & Governance, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Switzerland Valérie Collaudin, General Counsel & Head of Sustainability, Gurit Juan Antonio De Lassaletta Fernández, Global Head Legal & Compliance and General Secretary, Vifor Fresenius Medical Care Renal Pharma #LegalcommunityCH #InhousecommunityDays #roundtable

Niederer Kraft Frey advised Georg Fischer (GF) on its agreement with United Grinding Group, a Swiss-based grinding technology company, to sell GF’s Machining Solutions Division. The transaction values the division between CHF 630 million and CHF 650 million. Co-led by transactions partners Andrea Giger (right) and Philip Spoerlé (left), the team further comprised senior associates Katalin Siklosi and Julia Tolstova and partner Ulysses von Salis (all transactions), partner Thomas Hochstrasser (commercial), associate Manuel Hirlinger and junior associates Manuel Constam and Norina Frey (all transactions), partner Adrian Koller and junior associate Carlotta Ulmer (both financing), partners Thomas Graf, Marcel Meier, and Daniela Schmucki, senior associates Sven Kälin and Morgan Boëffard, associates Michel Herren and Besnik Omuri (all tax), partner Fabiano Menghini and associate Noémie Ammann (both real estate) and partner Nicolas Birkhäuser and associate Lukas Poschung (both antitrust/FDI). NKF is supported by a multi-jurisdictional team of White & Case LLP led by Gernot Wagner, Rebecca Emory, and Dr. Stefan Bressler (all Frankfurt) and the Dentons’ teams in Vietnam and Taiwan. Read the full article >> https://lnkd.in/d8vhUXT2 #Legalcommuntiych #legaladvisor #divestment

CMS advises Mungo Holding in the sale of Mungo Befestigungstechnik AG. Florian Jung (pictured), Samuel Gang, and Anna Mast successfully advised Mungo Holding in the sale of Mungo Befestigungstechnik to a group of investors with international industry expertise. Read the full article >> https://lnkd.in/dNx7MQEr #Legalcommunitych #legaladvisor #sale

On October 25, 2024, Homburger advised Molecular Partners, a clinical-stage biotechnology company, in the announcement of the pricing of an underwritten public offering. The offering consisted of 3,642,988 American Depositary Shares (ADSs), representing new shares, priced at $5.49 per ADS and aggregating to approximately $20 million in gross proceeds. Homburger was led by Dieter Gericke (right) and Karin Mattle (left) (both corporate/M&A, capital markets). It included Stefan Oesterhelt (tax), Lorenzo Domenico Togni, Romain Fakhoury-Hondius and Hans Glent Abildgaard (all corporate/M&A, capital markets). Read the full article >> https://lnkd.in/dF2cVFYD #Legalcommunitych #legaladvisor #offering