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Partner: Daniel Raun
Partner: Annette Weber
Quick facts
Number of lawyers

28 (incl.Tax)

Number of partners

13 (incl.Tax)

Network memberships

International Bar Association, Swiss Bar Association, AIJA, IPBA

Languages

English, German, French, Italian

Key practice areas
Banking and finance
Capital markets : Debt
Capital markets : Equity
Financial and corporate
Financial services regulatory
Corporate and M&A
M&A
Firm overview

Advestra was founded in 2020 by passionate lawyers on a shared vision: clients deserve sophisticated advice by dynamic and approachable professionals with a deep commercial understanding.

Advestra is a corporate law firm combining the power of a big law firm with the personal and lean approach of a small firm. The team consists of experienced lawyers with outstanding legal and transactional expertise. Clients in Switzerland and around the world retain Advestra for advice on all matters related to corporate|M&A, capital markets, finance, financial services and tax. For practice areas the firm does not cover itself, it teams up with specialist law firms leading in their field to deliver comprehensive services to the clients.

Key transactional practices
  • Asset finance
  • Banking
  • Capital markets: Debt
  • Capital markets: Equity
  • Financial services regulatory
  • M&A
  • Private equity
Address:
Uranisastrasse 9
Zurich, 8001
Tel:+41 58 510 92 00 Email:Contact Us Web Address:http://www.advestra.ch
Rankings published in 2026
Banking and finance
Tier 2
22 firms ranked
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Tier 1

Bär & Karrer
7 practice areas
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Homburger
8 practice areas
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Lenz & Staehelin
9 practice areas
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Niederer Kraft Frey
9 practice areas
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Tier 2

Advestra
7 practice areas
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Baker McKenzie
7 practice areas
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Pestalozzi
8 practice areas
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Schellenberg Wittmer
8 practice areas
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Walder Wyss
9 practice areas
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Tier 3

CMS von Erlach Partners
7 practice areas
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Loyens & Loeff
8 practice areas
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MLL Legal
8 practice areas
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VISCHER
7 practice areas
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Tier 4

Bratschi
6 practice areas
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FBT Attorneys-at-law
3 practice areas
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Kellerhals Carrard
8 practice areas
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Prager Dreifuss
9 practice areas
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Wenger Plattner
8 practice areas
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Wenger Vieli
10 practice areas
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burckhardt Ltd
4 practice areas
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Notable

Buis Bürgi
2 practice areas
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Oberson Abels
4 practice areas
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Capital markets : Debt
Tier 2
17 firms ranked
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Tier 1

Homburger
8 practice areas
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Niederer Kraft Frey
9 practice areas
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Walder Wyss
9 practice areas
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Tier 2

Advestra
7 practice areas
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Baker McKenzie
7 practice areas
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Bär & Karrer
7 practice areas
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Lenz & Staehelin
9 practice areas
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Pestalozzi
8 practice areas
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Tier 3

Kellerhals Carrard
8 practice areas
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MLL Legal
8 practice areas
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Schellenberg Wittmer
8 practice areas
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VISCHER
7 practice areas
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CMS von Erlach Partners
7 practice areas
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Lindemann Law
1 practice area
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Prager Dreifuss
9 practice areas
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Wenger Vieli
10 practice areas
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valfor Rechtsanwälte
8 practice areas
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Capital markets : Equity
Tier 2
16 firms ranked
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Tier 1

Bär & Karrer
7 practice areas
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Homburger
8 practice areas
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Lenz & Staehelin
9 practice areas
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Niederer Kraft Frey
9 practice areas
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Tier 2

Advestra
7 practice areas
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Baker McKenzie
7 practice areas
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Walder Wyss
9 practice areas
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Tier 3

Kellerhals Carrard
8 practice areas
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MLL Legal
8 practice areas
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Pestalozzi
8 practice areas
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Schellenberg Wittmer
8 practice areas
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Tier 4

VISCHER
7 practice areas
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CMS von Erlach Partners
7 practice areas
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Prager Dreifuss
9 practice areas
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Wenger Vieli
10 practice areas
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valfor Rechtsanwälte
8 practice areas
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Financial services regulatory
Notable
21 firms ranked
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Tier 1

Bär & Karrer
7 practice areas
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Homburger
8 practice areas
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Lenz & Staehelin
9 practice areas
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MLL Legal
8 practice areas
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Niederer Kraft Frey
9 practice areas
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Pestalozzi
8 practice areas
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Walder Wyss
9 practice areas
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Tier 2

CMS von Erlach Partners
7 practice areas
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FBT Attorneys-at-law
3 practice areas
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Oberson Abels
4 practice areas
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Schellenberg Wittmer
8 practice areas
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VISCHER
7 practice areas
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Tier 3

Barandun
3 practice areas
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Kellerhals Carrard
8 practice areas
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Künzi Hess MacNab
3 practice areas
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Loyens & Loeff
8 practice areas
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Wenger Plattner
8 practice areas
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Wenger Vieli
10 practice areas
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373 Avocats & Associés
1 practice area
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Advestra
7 practice areas
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Nobel & Partner
1 practice area
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M&A
Tier 3
26 firms ranked
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Tier 1

Bär & Karrer
7 practice areas
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Homburger
8 practice areas
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Lenz & Staehelin
9 practice areas
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Niederer Kraft Frey
9 practice areas
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Tier 2

Pestalozzi
8 practice areas
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Schellenberg Wittmer
8 practice areas
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Walder Wyss
9 practice areas
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Tier 3

Advestra
7 practice areas
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Baker McKenzie
7 practice areas
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CMS von Erlach Partners
7 practice areas
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Kellerhals Carrard
8 practice areas
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Loyens & Loeff
8 practice areas
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MLL Legal
8 practice areas
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VISCHER
7 practice areas
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Wenger Vieli
10 practice areas
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Tier 4

Bratschi
6 practice areas
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Wenger Plattner
8 practice areas
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id est avocats
3 practice areas
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Tier 5

Prager Dreifuss
9 practice areas
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burckhardt Ltd
4 practice areas
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Notable

BMG Avocats
2 practice areas
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Barandun
3 practice areas
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Eversheds Sutherland
1 practice area
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Goldblum and Partners
5 practice areas
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Kasser Schlosser Avocats
1 practice area
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valfor Rechtsanwälte
8 practice areas
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Linked Reviews
Financial and corporate

Located in Zurich, Advestra is a relatively new firm founded in 2020. Founders of the new firm came over from Bär & Karrer. The firm specializes in financial and corporate law. 

Highlights

The firm advised Emmi on the CHF 700 million bridge financing for the acquisition of Mademoiselle Desserts Group. The firm’s team was led by financing partner Alexander von Jeinsen and also included Alexander Fische, Elizabeth Lagler and Celine Martin. Emmi is listed on SIX Swiss Exchange and marks the largest acquisition of Emmi’s history.  

The firm acted as legal counsel to Galderma in its inaugural bond issuances in 2024 and 2025 following is its successful IPO. The two senior bonds were issued in two tranches valued at CHF 500 million each. 

 

Testimonials 2025

“Always on point, Advestra did everything in a timely manner and advice was outstanding. They've pushed through our position as much as possible and have been very reliable and a great sparring partner” - Bank lending  

“Highly professional support, perfect availability and impeccable responsiveness. Superb drafting in every material and formal respect. Very pleasant contacts.” - Bank lending  

“Timely delivery of services, strong and positive working attitude, general expertise” - Bank lending  

“Quick thinkers who provide tailor made, pragmatic advise. Always available when there is any need, even on very short notice.” - Banking and finance 

“The team has demonstrated outstanding knowledge as well as experience in the market. They have been very responsive and also pragmatic.” - Capital markets debt  

Advestra is very pragmatic and outcome-oriented, making them a perfect fit for small and mid-sized transaction where we are mainly active. They provide expert know-how, are always available and quick to respond to complex questions.” - Capital markets equity  

“Very professional, lot of knowledge and efficient work” - M&A 

 

Key Clients

Aebi Schmidt, UBS Switzerland AG, SIG Group, Emmi, Viseca 

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Deal Highlights
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Deal Name Deal Date Firm Name Jurisdiction Deal Type Lawyer Names Client Names Client Role
Goldman Sachs; UBS; BofA Securities - Bond issue
2022-05-09
Advestra
Switzerland
Bond issue
Annette Weber, Thomas Reutter, Alexander Fisch, Fabian Wild, Céline Martin
Goldman Sachs, UBS, BofA Securities
Underwriter
Credit Suisse, CITIC Securities and CICC - IPO
2023-09-09
Advestra
Switzerland
IPO
Annette Weber, Thomas Reutter, Alexander Fisch, Fabian Wild, Fabian Loretan, Céline Martin
Credit Suisse, CITIC Securities and CICC
Underwriter
Monte Valle Partners - M&A
2022-01-09
Advestra
Switzerland
M&A
Rashid Bahar, Alexander Fisch, Fabian Wild, Valerie Bayard, Thomas Reutter, Beda Kaufmann, Daniel Raun
Monte Valle Partners
Acquirer
Joincare Pharmaceutical Group Industry Co., Ltd. - IPO
2024-02-09
Advestra
Switzerland
IPO
Annette Weber, Thomas Reutter, Alexander Fisch, Fabian Wild
Joincare Pharmaceutical Group Industry Co., Ltd.
Issuer
UBS Switzerland AG; Credit Suisse (Switzerland) Ltd.; Basler Kantonalbank - Financing
2022-05-10
Advestra
Switzerland
Financing
Alexander von Jeinsen, Annina Hammer, Céline Martin
UBS Switzerland AG, Credit Suisse (Switzerland) Ltd., Basler Kantonalbank
Lender
PANOLIN - M&A
2023-02-12
Advestra
Switzerland
M&A
Beda Kaufmann, Thomas Reutter, Fabian Loretan, Laurent Riedweg, Peter Riedweg, Jan Seltmann
PANOLIN
Seller
Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc; UBS AG - M&A
2022-01-12
Advestra
Switzerland
M&A
Alexander von Jeinsen, Valérie Bayard
Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc, UBS AG
Financial adviser
InfraVia III Green s.à r.l.; Swiss subsidiaries Green Group AG - Financing
2023-03-11
Advestra
Switzerland
Financing
Alexander von Jeinsen, Annina Hammer, Céline Martin
InfraVia III Green s.à r.l., Swiss subsidiaries Green Group AG
Borrower
Lonza - Bond issue
2023-02-08
Advestra
Switzerland
Bond issue
Annette Weber, Thomas Reutter, Valérie Bayard, Céline Martin
Lonza
Issuer
Altor Funds - M&A
2023-03-02
Advestra
Switzerland
M&A
Beda Kaufmann, Alexander von Jeinsen, Anna Capaul, Göktuğ Gürbüz
Altor Funds
Acquirer
Founders of GEM Consulting - M&A
2023-03-06
Advestra
Switzerland
M&A
Daniel Raun, Beda Kaufmann, Anna Capaul
Founders of GEM Consulting
Merger party
Ares Management Corporation - Bond issue
2021-10-28
Advestra
Switzerland
Bond issue
Sandro Fehlmann, Thomas Reutter, Roland Truffer, Fabian Wild
Ares Management Corporation
Initial purchaser
UBS Switzerland AG - Financing
2022-12-15
Advestra
Switzerland
Financing
Alexander von Jeinsen, Alexander Fisch, Céline Martin
UBS Switzerland AG
Lender
Patrimonium - Financing
2022-11-25
Advestra
Switzerland
Financing
Annina Hammer, Alexander von Jeinsen, Laurent Riedweg
Patrimonium
Lender
Shift4 Payments, LLC - M&A
2022-09-30
Advestra
Switzerland
M&A
Beda Kaufmann, Daniel Raun, Sandro Fehlmann, Anna Capaul, Laurent Riedweg
Shift4 Payments, LLC
Acquirer
FMA Group - M&A
2023-02-07
Advestra
Switzerland
M&A
Anna Capaul, Alexander von Jeinsen, Beda Kaufmann, Laurent Riedweg
FMA Group
Acquirer
UBS - Bond issue
2023-03-20
Advestra
Switzerland
Bond issue
Annette Weber, Thomas Reut­ter, Valérie Bayard
UBS
Underwriter
Ardian - M&A
2023-04-03
Advestra
Switzerland
M&A
Beda Kaufmann, Anna Capaul, Göktuğ Gürbüz, Anna Tomaschek, Daniel Raun, Annina Hammer, Laurent Riedweg, Peter Riedweg, Céline Martin
Ardian
Investor
Goldman Sachs; Jefferies; ZKB - IPO
2023-05-17
Advestra
Switzerland
IPO
Annette Weber, Sandro Fehl­mann, Valérie Bayard, Céline Mar­tin
Goldman Sachs, Jefferies, ZKB
Underwriter
Oras­com Devel­op­ment Hold­ing Ltd - Financing
2023-05-02
Advestra
Switzerland
Financing
Daniel Raun, Anna Capaul, Gök­tuğ Gür­büz, Samuel Fäh
Oras­com Devel­op­ment Hold­ing Ltd
Borrower
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