26. Oktober 2012 | Publication

Still Going Strong, but for How Long?
Swiss M&A Market Outlook

26. Oktober 2012 | Publication
Still Going Strong, but for How Long?
Swiss M&A Market Outlook
IFLR October 2012, p. 2 ff.

Dr. Christoph Neeracher and Dr. Raoul Stocker of Bär & Karrer assess the impact of recent legal and market developments in Switzerland, and future prospects

The publication assesses recent legal and market developments affecting the Swiss M&A landscape and its resilience in a challenging global environment. It highlights Switzerland’s relative economic stability and attractiveness as a safe haven, supported by strong fundamentals such as political stability and a liberal economy. At the same time, it points to emerging pressures—particularly from the European debt crisis—raising questions about the sustainability of this positive trajectory for deal activity.