Partner - M&A and Private Equity

Dr. Christoph Neeracher

Zurich, Suisse
Partner - M&A and Private Equity
Dr. Christoph Neeracher
Zurich, Suisse

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Christoph Neeracher specializes in international and domestic M&A transactions (focusing on private M&A and private equity transactions, including secondary buyouts, public to private transactions and distressed equity), transaction finance, venture capital, startups, corporate restructurings, relocations, corporate law, general contract matters (e.g. joint ventures, partnerships and shareholders agreements) and all directly related areas such as employment matters for key employees (e.g. employee participation and incentive agreements).

He is experienced in a broad range of national and international transactions both sell and buy side (including corporate auction processes) and the assistance of clients in their ongoing corporate and commercial activities. Additionally, Christoph Neeracher represents clients in litigation proceedings relating to his specialization.

Chambers Global and Europe rank him as a leader in the field of M&A (since 2010) and he has received the highest recognition by Chambers Global in the Global Ranking 2021 in Band 1. In addition IFLR 1000 lists him as a market leader in Switzerland (since 2021). The International Who's Who of M&A Lawyers lists Christoph Neeracher as one of the world's leading M&A lawyers. The Legal 500 describes him as "extremely experienced in M&A matters and very strong in negotiations" and ranks him among the leading individuals.

Christoph Neeracher is an esteemed M&A specialist who possesses strategic insight into both international and domestic transactions, making him a valued asset to the legal community.
Lexology Index 2025 - Research Switzerland
Christoph Neeracher and his team are a class act. Christoph Neeracher's client service and general level of service is very strong. His level of sophistication is very strong. His commercial vision is very strong. He is the best M&A lawyer in Switzerland.
Client in Chambers Europe 2023
Christoph Neeracher has immensely impressed me with his commercial mindset and holistic thinking.
Client in Chambers 2021
  • Partner of Bär & Karrer (since 2007)
  • Associate at Bär & Karrer (2001)
  • New York University: LL.M. in Corporate Law (2001)
  • University of Zurich: Dr. iur. (2000)
  • Admitted to the Zurich Bar (1999)
  • Law Clerk at the District Court of Meilen (1997-1998)
  • University of Zurich: lic. iur. (1996)
  • Anglais
  • Allemand
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  • American Bar Association (ABA)
  • Swiss Private Equity & Corporate Finance Association
  • Swiss Bar Association (SAV/FSA)
  • Zurich Bar Association (ZAV)
  • German - Swiss Association of Legal Professionals
  • International Bar Association (IBA)
  • IPBA (Inter-Pacific Bar Association)

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Classé comme 'Market leader'
par IFLR 1000 2023
Classé en Band 1 en Corporate/M&A
par Chambers Europe and Chambers Global 2023
Reconnu comme un "leading lawyer"
par Legal 500 2023

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