Private Equity

Managing legal complexity to create real
value.

Private Equity
Managing legal complexity to create real
value.
Private equity investing is driven by unlocking potential. This requires solutions that are commercially minded while cutting through legal and regulatory complexity. Deal experience is key.

As private equity continues to grow across all markets and sectors, new opportunities and evolving investment models demand pragmatic and solution-oriented legal advice at a fast pace.

Legal expertise spanning the whole investment cycle and beyond

We provide our clients with in-depth expertise of the legal and regulatory topics surrounding private equity, spanning the whole investment cycle and beyond. The Bär & Karrer private equity team has broad expertise not only in leading complex domestic and cross-border transactions but also in setting up investment structures as well as advising funds and portfolio companies across a wide range of sectors and industries on an ongoing basis.

Fully integrated private equity practice

We advise clients on all matters relating to private equity investments with a focus on sell-side and buy-side transactions ranging from small to large cap. Our clients include international and domestic investment firms, venture capital firms, family offices, institutional investors, sovereign funds, founders and managers.

General areas of the Bär & Karrer private equity practice include:

  • Corporate auction processes
  • Co-investment structures
  • Management buy-outs
  • Management participation and general employment matters
  • Take private transactions
  • IPOs and trade sale exits
  • Acquisition financing
  • Tax structuring
  • Fund regulation and further regulatory matters
Engagement of a whole team is beneficial for efficient service and a very professional outcome.
Legal 500 2025
The team is super solution-oriented and the most complex issues are resolved quickly and in a customer-friendly manner.
Chambers Global 2025
Very knowledgeable and super efficient team. They were always available and very creative finding innovative solutions.
Legal 500 2025
The team also has a very strong commercial focus which increases transaction certainty.
Chambers Global 2025
Excellent service quality, delivered fast and a reliable business partner.
Legal 500 2025
Bär & Karrer's attention to detail provides a superior level of comfort.
Chambers Global 2025
High level quality - outstanding service level.
Legal 500 2025
Exceptionally dedicated and strong team.
Legal 500 2025
Responses from Bär & Karrer are immediate, well-founded and solution-oriented.
Chambers Global 2025
Bär & Karrer provides a highly experienced, very focused and efficient team. The lawyers have exceptional expertise.
Chambers Global 2025
Bär & Karrer has brilliant experience. It is outstanding and really is a top law firm. Its lawyers are top-notch individuals with great reputations and experience.
Chambers Global 2025
Very quick turnover and great availability.
Client in IFLR1000 2021
Very much in the details but still keeps big picture in mind.
Client in IFLR1000 2021
Very pragmatic and hands on, clear communication, extremely responsive and very good value for money.
Client in IFLR1000 2021
Smart and efficient
Client in IFLR1000 2021
Ranked in Tier 1
by Chambers Europe, IFLR 1000 und Legal 500 2025

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