Jürg Luginbühl Dr. Attorney at Law Partner Languages: German, English, French Contact: +41 58 211 34 59, jluginbuehl@vischer.com General Jürg Luginbühl s main practice area is mergers & acquisitions, advising Swiss and foreign clients in national and international corporate acquisitions, company mergers and restructurings, and public takeovers. He specialises in business transfers, spin-offs, outsourcing, management buyouts, leveraged buyouts, private equity and venture capital as well as succession arrangements. He also assists clients in the preparation and implementation of shareholders meetings, the drafting of shareholder agreements and all issues pertaining to corporate governance and compliance. Jürg heads the mergers & acquisitions and private equity teams at VISCHER's Zurich office. Education - University of Zurich (lic. iur., 1988; Dr. iur., 1993) Teams Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity, Venture Capital, Corporate Finance, China Desk, Corporate and Commercial, Energy, Information and Communication Technology, Listed Companies, Restructuring and Insolvency, Startup Desk 1/7
Practice Areas Capital Markets, China Desk, Commercial Law, Communication Law, Corporate and Commercial, Energy Law, Financing, Information Law, Insolvency Law, M&A, Private Equity, Restructuring and Reorganisation, Venture Capital References Best Lawyers Switzerland 2014-2017 Recommended for Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Legal 500 (EMEA 2017) - "Commercial, Corporate and M&A" "Vischer s very reliable and extremely efficient corporate team has particular expertise in regulated industries. It assisted Shanghai Jiuchuan Investment with the acquisition of SHL Telemedicine and advised Newmont Mineral Holdings on the sale of Valcambi to Rajesh Exports. Key figures include Jürg Luginbühl, who is an excellent negotiator, Matthias Staehelin, who has outstanding life sciences industry expertise, and the very professional Robert Bernet." Chambers Europe/Global (2017) - "Corporate/M&A" "Jürg Luginbühl advises clients on domestic and international M&A and private equity transactions. One interviewee says he is 'hands-on, looks for a pragmatic solution and understands the client's needs.' He acted for AFINUM on several acquisitions." Legal 500 (EMEA 2016) - "Commercial, Corporate and M&A" "Jürg Luginbühl heads the reliable, knowledgeable, and prompt team at Vischer. Recent work includes advising the owners of GlycoVaxyn regarding its sale to GlaxoSmithKline and assisting OC Oerlikon with the sale of its advanced technologies segment to Evatec. Robert Bernet has excellent business acumen and Matthias Staehelin is particularly recommended for life sciences transactions." Chambers Europe/Global (2016) - "Corporate/M&A" "Jürg Luginbühl co-leads the department and focuses on M&A and private equity issues. Clients point out that 'he's a deal maker, he's somebody who wants to get things done.'" Legal 500 (EMEA 2015) - "Mergers and acquisitions" "The reliable, knowledgeable, and prompt team at Vischer is led by Jürg Luginbühl. Robert Bernet has excellent client communication skills. Recent work includes advising Loomis on the Swiss law aspects of its acquisition of the valuables logistics company Via Mat and assisting II-IV Incorporated with the acquisition of laser diodes supplier Oclaro Switzerland." Chambers Europe/Global (2015) - "Corporate/M&A" "Jürg Luginbühl heads the Zürich M&A team. He offers impressively broad experience, including M&A, restructurings and venture capital." Chambers Europe/Global (2014) - "Corporate/M&A" "Department co-head Jürg Luginbühl led the team that advised Sersa Group on its merger with Rhomberg Rail Holding, and also acted as lead partner to Metall Zug on its acquisition of AFG Arbonia Forster's refrigerator business." Best Lawyers Switzerland 2013 Recommended for Mergers and Acquisitions Legal 500 (EMEA 2013) - "Mergers and Acquisitions" "Vischer s client-focused and committed team is led by Jürg Luginbühl, who is a very experienced operator who is able to calmly control proceedings. The firm represented Goldman Sachs and Doughty Hanson in a bid for the 2/7
Swiss mobile phone operator, Orange Communications. Zurich-based Felix Egli is well regarded for his deep business knowledge, and Basel-based Sebastian Burckhardt has broad knowledge and provides succinct and practice advice." Deals Poscom closed the sale of its international hotel chain Poscom Ferien Holding AG closed the sale of its international hotel chain operating under the name "Ferienverein", comprising several hotels in Switzerland, Spain and Italy and its own tour operator, to the Saudi Arabian investor Sami Al Angari. VISCHER advised Poscom Ferien Holding AG as lead counsel on all legal aspects of this transaction. The VISCHER team was led by Jürg Luginbühl (Partner, Corporate/M&A) and included Benedict F. Christ (Partner, Corporate/M&A and Real Estate), Gian-Andrea Caprez (Managing Associate, Corporate/M&A) and Rebekka Keller (Associate, Corporate/M&A). Cham Group closed the sale of its specialty paper business to Sappi Cham Group (listed on SIX Swiss Exchange) closed the sale of its specialty paper business, comprising of subsidiaries in Switzerland and Italy, to Sappi Group (listed on Johannesburg Stock Exchange), one of the world's leading pulp and paper manufacturers. The sale at an enterprise value of CHF 146.5 million results (after deduction of bank debt, liabilities and costs) in an inflow of over CHF 125 million in cash. Following the divestment of the specialty paper business, Cham Group will focus on its real estate business. VISCHER advised Cham Group as lead counsel on all legal aspects of this transaction. The VISCHER team was led by Jürg Luginbühl (Partner, Corporate/M&A) and included Gian-Andrea Caprez (Managing Associate, Corporate/M&A), David Weber (Senior Associate, Corporate/M&A), Seraina Tsering (Senior Associate, Corporate/M&A), Rebekka Keller (Associate, Corporate/M&A), Klaus Neff (Partner, Competition), Thomas Steiner (Senior Associate, Competition) and Christoph Niederer (Partner, Tax). Copytrend acquires GfK Printcenter VISCHER advised Copytrend Holding AG in the acquisition of GfK Printcent. The VISCHER team comprised Dr. Jürg Luginbühl (Partner) and Sebastian Huber (Associate), both M&A. Copytrend acquired Copy Quick VISCHER advised Copytrend on the acquisition of Copy Quick. The team comprises Dr. Jürg Luginbühl (Partner) and Manuel Ulrich (Associate), both M&A. Copytrend acquired Diazzo VISCHER advised Copytrend on the acquisition of Diazzo. The team comprises Dr. Jürg Luginbühl (Partner) and Manuel Ulrich (Associate), both M&A. AFINUM acquires Lomb Art AFINUM acquires together with the management Lomb Art AG, Freienbach (CH), a leading provider of POP displays and packaging for the watch and jewellery industry. VISCHER advises AFINUM in this transaction. The VISCHER team includes Jürg Luginbühl (Partner), Gian-Andrea Caprez (Managing Associate) and Sebastian Huber (Associate). Let's Go Fitness acquires Fit Plus VISCHER advised Let's Go Fitness on the acquisition of Fit Plus. The team comrised Dr. Jürg Luginbühl (Partner) M&A, Christoph Niederer (Partner) Tax, Janusz Marty (Senior Associate) M&A und Martin Dubach (Associate) Tax. Equistone Partners Europe Fund IV acquires Unlimited Footwear Group VISCHER advises Equistone in the acquisition of Unlimited Footwear Group. 3/7
The VISCHER Team includes Jürg Luginbühl, Benedict Christ, Klaus Neff, Manuel Ulrich and Sebastian Huber. Copytrend-Group acquires Speich-Group VISCHER advises Copytrend Holding AG in the acquisition of Speich-Group, a leading provider of reprography, digital printing and scanning. The VISCHER team includes Jürg Luginbühl and Sebastian Huber. AFINUM acquires Let's Go Fitness Group VISCHER advises AFINUM in the acquisition of Let's Go Fitness Group. The VISCHER team includes Jürg Luginbühl, Janusz Marty, Manuel Ulrich and Sebastian Huber. AFINUM acquires Swiss Copytrend Group VISCHER advises AFINUM in the acquisition of Copytrend Holding AG, one of the leading Swiss companies for plotting, scanning and printing services as well as document management. The VISCHER team includes Jürg Luginbühl and Matthias Glatthaar. AFINUM acquires a stake in Cotta VISCHER advises AFINUM in the acquisition of a stake in Cotta, one of Europe's leading manufacturers of upholstered furniture. The VISCHER team includes Jürg Luginbühl and Matthias Glatthaar. Sale of Schaetti Holding AG VISCHER advises Daniel Schaetti in the sale of Schaetti Holding AG (Switzerland) and its subsidiaries in Switzerland, Germany, China and the United States to a buyer consortium (including Co-Investor AG, F&C Asset Management plc, funds advised by Parvilla SAS of France and Zurmont Madison). The team includes Jürg Luginbühl and Benedikt Meier. Acquisition of Oclaro Switzerland GmbH VISCHER advises II-IV Incorporated (NASDAQ listed), a manufacturer of optical and opto-electronic components and telecommunications applications, in the acquisition of Oclaro Switzerland GmbH, a supplier of laser diodes from Oclaro, Inc (also NASDAQ listed). The team includes Jürg Luginbühl, Matthias Glatthaar, Reto Mäder and David Weber. Equistone acquires OX Group VISCHER represents funds advised by Equistone Partners Europe in a secondary buyout of OX Holding AG which owns various companies in the areas of outsourcing solutions and outsourcing special staffing services for the tourism industry and other sectors. The team includes Jürg Luginbühl and Matthias Glatthaar. Metall Zug acquires certain assets of the AFG Arbonia Forster refrigerator business VISCHER advises Metall Zug AG, the major Swiss manufacturer of household appliances, in the acquisition of certain assets of the refrigerator business from the international technology leader AFG Arbonia Forster AG (also listed on the Swiss Stock Exchange). The deal is completed by way of an asset deal with a number of ancillary agreements. The team includes Jürg Luginbühl and Matthias Glatthaar. Merger of Sersa Holding AG and Rhomberg Rail Holding GmbH VISCHER advises Sersa Group in its merger with Rhomberg Rail Holding GmbH, Austria, to become a leading worldwide railway infrastructure service provider. The deal is completed by a cross-border quasi-merger, i.e. a contribution in kind of shares against issuance of new shares of the combined company. The VISCHER team includes Jürg Luginbühl and Reto Mäder. EGS Beteiligungen AG acquires majority stake in Biketec AG, Switzerland's leading e-bike manufacturer VISCHER advises EGS Beteiligungen AG, a subsidiary of Ernst Göhner foundation, in the acquisition of a minority stake in Switzerland's leading e- bike manufacturer Biketec AG, manufacturer of "Flyer" branded quality e- 4/7
bikes. The VISCHER team includes Jürg Luginbühl and Reto Mäder. Goldman Sachs and Doughty Hanson bid for Orange Communications AG Goldman Sachs and Doughty Hanson bid in the 2011 CHF 2bn auction for the Swiss mobile phone operator Orange Communications SA sold by France Telecom, but are finally outbid. VISCHER advises Goldman Sachs and Doughty Hanson in this bid as legal advisor. The team includes Jürg Luginbühl and Felix W. Egli (co-leaders), Benedict Christ, Peter Kühn, Thomas Krizaj, Christian Wyss and Fabienne Ochsner (all M&A), Adrian Dörig and Andreas Textor (both Financing), Rolf Auf der Maur and Thomas Steiner (both regulatory), Barbara Meyer (labor law), Christoph Niederer (tax), Klaus Neff (antitrust) and Delia Bosshard (IP). Sale of Infront Sports & Media to Bridgepoint VISCHER acts as legal counsel to United in Sports and other shareholders in the sale of Infront Sports & Media AG, one of the world?s most respected and leading international sports marketing companies based in Zug, Switzerland, to the European private equity firm Bridgepoint. The deal is approved by the European and the Swiss antitrust authorities. The team includes Jürg Luginbühl and Thomas Krizaj. AFINUM sells Pinova to CPS Color VISCHER advises AFINUM in the sale of Pinova AG, a leading manufacturer of colorants and tinting systems to CPS Color. The VISCHER team includes Jürg Luginbühl and Reto Mäder. EOS acquires various windpark portfolios in Europe VISCHER advises EOS Holding SA in the acquisition of various windpark portfolios in Europe. The team includes Jürg Luginbühl and various associates. Acquisition of Beach Mountain AG VISCHER represents Dosenbach-Ochsner AG Schuhe & Sport in connection with the acquisition of Beachmountain AG from Athris Holding AG. The team includes Jürg Luginbühl and Reto Mäder. Sale of Unitpool to Brambles VISCHER acts as counsel to the sellers of Unitpool AG, a leading airline container pooling company managing a fleet of units across more than 250 airports for a group of 24 member airlines, to Australian Securities Exchange listed Brambles Limited. The VISCHER team is led by Jürg Luginbühl and includes Reto Mäder. Practice - 1995 till 1996 at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, Hongkong - Partner at VISCHER since 2000 Memberships in Associations - Zurich Bar Association - Swiss Bar Association - International Bar Association - Europa Institute - Swiss-Chinese Chamber of Commerce - Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce - Swiss Private Equity & Corporate Finance Association 5/7
Mandates as board member Board Member of various Swiss corporations 6/7
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