David Jenny Dr., LL.M. Attorney at Law Partner Languages: German, English, French Contact: +41 58 211 33 49, djenny@vischer.com General David Jenny has been advising and representing corporations since 1991 in transactions and corporate and commercial matters. In insolvency, he acts as liquidator and advises governing bodies of corporations and creditors. He assists various international professional services organisations which are structured as Swiss associations, and also acts as arbitrator. He is a member of various boards of directors and boards of foundations. David was president of the Basel Bar Association 2010/2013 and was for 2011/2012 co-chair of the Insolvency, Restructuring and Creditors Rights section (SIRC) of the International Bar Association. Since February 2013 he is a member of the Great Council (parliament) of the Canton of Basel-Stadt. He regularly publishes on legal issues within his fields of specialisation and is highly recommended by authoritative directories. Education - University of Basel (lic. iur., 1984; Dr. iur., 1988) - University of Michigan Law School (LL.M., 1989) - Additional studies at the University of Neuchâtel and Western Washington University/USA 1/6
Teams Restructuring and Insolvency, China Desk, Corporate and Commercial, Life Sciences, Pharma, Biotech, Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity, Venture Capital, Corporate Finance Practice Areas Arbitration, Bankruptcy Law, Biotechnology Law, China Desk, Commercial Law, Corporate and Commercial, Corporate Governance, Financing, Insolvency Law, Law of Associations (Swiss Verein), Life Sciences, M&A, Pharma, Private Equity, Restructuring and Reorganisation, Venture Capital References Chambers Europe (2018) - "Restructuring/Insolvency" "David Jenny advises both creditors and boards of trustees on insolvency, liquidation and arbitration proceedings. Lately he represented the creditors' committee for Weidenareal Metall in liquidation, and he is praised for his 'strong reputation.'" Best Lawyers Switzerland 2014-2017 Recommended for Insolvency and Reoorganization Law. Who's Who Legal (Switzerland 2017) - "Restructuring & Insolvency" "VISCHER also boasts two excellent practitioners, reflecting the high standard of knowledge and talent at the firm. The 'excellent' David Jenny is an internationally renowned practitioner with considerable experience acting as liquidator and advising governing bodies of corporations and creditors. Markus Guggenbühl is known for advising domestic and international financial institutions and Banking Clients on restructuring and insolvency law." Legal 500 (EMEA 2017) - "Insolvency and Corporate Recovery" "Vischer s excellent practice successfully defended PwC as liquidator of the Swiss entities of Lehman Brothers against a creditor s challenge of the schedule of claims. It is also representing LSF VIII Pine Investments as creditor in the moratorium proceedings of the Valartis Group. David Jenny is recommended." Chambers Europe (2017) - "Restructuring/Insolvency" "David Jenny is a specialist in insolvency matters and is often a member of creditors' committees. Interviewees describe him as a 'very intelligent and smart lawyer.'" Expert Guides 2016 - The World's Finest Lawyers Chosen by Their Peers Recommended for Insolvency and Restructuring Who's Who Legal (Switzerland 2016) - "Restructuring & Insolvency" "At Vischer, David Jenny is 'great to work with' and clients praise his exceptionally effective approach to cases." Chambers Europe (2016) - "Restructuring/Insolvency" "David Jenny is head of the firm's restructuring and insolvency practice and a well regarded insolvency practitioner. Sources observe that 'he has good knowledge and is very business-oriented.' He stood on the creditors' 2/6
committee of Weidenareal Metall, formerly known as Swissmetal Industries." Legal 500 (EMEA 2016) - "Insolvency and Corporate Recovery" "The excellent team at Vischer continues to advise PwC as liquidator of the Swiss Lehman Brothers entities and acts for the liquidator of Heinrich Maria Schulte. David Jenny and Christian Oetiker are recommended." Expert Guides 2015 - The World's Finest Lawyers Chosen by Their Peers Recommended for Insolvency and Restructuring Legal 500 (EMEA 2015) - "Insolvency and corporate recovery" "The excellent team at Vischer continues to advise PwC as liquidator of the Swiss Lehman Brothers entities and assisted Cytos Biotechnology during negotiations with creditors as part of the winding down of key operational activities. David Jenny and Christian Oetiker are recommended." Who's Who Legal (Switzerland 2015) - "Insolvency & Restructuring" "David Jenny from Vischer acts as liquidator and advises governing bodies of corporations and creditors. He also sits as an arbitrator and has a 'diligent and effective manner', making him a 'great asset to the firm'." Chambers Europe/Global (2015) - "Restructuring/Insolvency" "Basel-based David Jenny heads the team. He regularly acts as liquidator, and also as adviser to creditors' committees." Expert Guides 2014 - The World's Finest Lawyers Chosen by Their Peers Recommended for Insolvency and Restructuring Who's Who Legal (Switzerland 2014) - "Insolvency & Restructuring" "Vischer fields the 'brilliant' David Jenny, who peers hail as 'the dean of the Swiss insolvency and restructuring bar'. He is a former co-chair of the insolvency, restructuring and creditors' rights section of the International Bar Association." Chambers Europe/Global (2014) - "Restructuring/Insolvency" "Basel-based department head David Jenny is a well-known presence in the market. He advises creditors and companies on restructuring and insolvency matters." Best Lawyers in Switzerland 2013 Recommended for Insolvency and Reorganisation Chambers Europe (2013) - "Restructuring/Insolvency" "David Jenny leads the restructuring and insolvency group. He often acts as liquidator and advises governing bodies of corporations and creditors. He is currently representing the creditors of Swissmetal Industries." Legal 500 (EMEA 2013) - "Insolvency an Corporate Recovery" "David Jenny heads Vischer s practice, which is representing the liquidators in the ongoing bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers in Switzerland. The firm is also acting for a European state against the estates of SAirGroup and SAirLines in two separate bankruptcies." Who's Who Legal (Switzerland 2013) - "Insolvency & Restructuring" At Vischer AG, David Jenny conducts an "outstanding" practice and is "highly sought after" to advise and represent Swiss creditors. Deals Biovotion extends Series A Financing Round VISCHER assists Harmony Medical Inc. as investor in the second closing of the ongoing CHF 10 m Series A financing round of Biovotion Ltd., Zürich. Biovotion Ltd is a leading wearable physiology monitoring company and provides integrated solutions with connected hardware and value-added 3/6
monitoring services. Biovotion Ltd s digital health solutions support users in keeping a healthy lifestyle, improve healthcare treatment outcomes, and aiming to reduce cost of health provision. Harmony Medical Inc. specializes in global healthcare investments and supports its portfolio companies in accessing the healthcare markets in China, Hong Kong and several other markets in the region. The team at VISCHER includes Christian Wyss and David Jenny. Biogen to Buy Land in Solothurn for new Production Facility Biogen, an international biotechnology company, announced to invest one billion francs for a new biological manufacturing facility in Luterbach in the canton of Solothurn. A pre-contract with the Canton of Solothurn for the purchase of the land has been concluded. The consummation of the land purchase and the beginning of the construction work shall be at the end of 2015. By 2019 the plant should be operational, creating 400 jobs and producing biopharmaceutical medicine. VISCHER advises Biogen in the land purchase, the VISCHER Team including Dr. Andreas C. Albrecht (Managing Partner), Dr. David Jenny (Partner), Dr. Roland M. Müller (Partner) and Mathias Kuster (Senior Associate). Green Gateway Fund acquires a stake in Aquarius Water Group VISCHER advises Green Gateway Fund (GGF), the Russia based fund of Wermuth Asset Management GmbH, the Germany based alternative asset advisory firm, in its acquisition of an undisclosed stake in Aquarius Water Group, the Switzerland based provider of advanced water systems, solutions and technologies for the oil & gas Industry, Energy Sector and other process industries, for a consideration of EUR 6.5m. The VISCHER team includes Matthias Staehelin (Partner), David Jenny (Partner), Roberto Peduzzi (Associate) and Dania Schneider (Associate). Accel Parnters acquires a stake in HouseTrip SA. VISCHER advises Accel Partners, the US based private equity and venture capital firm in their acquisition of an undisclosed stake in HouseTrip SA, the Switzerland based company that op-erates as an online platform for the rental of vacation properties, for a consideration of USD 40m. The VISCHER team is led by Dr. David Jenny (Partner) and Christian Wyss (Associate). Biogen Idec acquires Dompé shares. VISCHER advises Biogen Idec in the acquisition of all Dompé shares. The VISCHER team consists of Dr. David Jenny (Partner) and Christian Wyss (Associate). Practice - Research and teaching assistant for constitutional and administrative law at the Faculty of Law of the University of Basel to Prof. Kurt Eichenberger - Court clerk 4/6
Memberships in Associations - Basel Bar Association (President 2010-2013, Treasurer 2007-2010) - Swiss Bar Association - Basel Association of Jurists - Swiss Association of Jurists - Swiss Association for Debt Enforcement and Bankruptcy Law (Treasurer 1999-2012) - Swiss Arbitration Association - International Bar Association (former co-chair of the Insolvency, Restructuring and Creditors Rights section (SIRC)) - American Bar Association - INSOL EUROPE Mandates as board member Member of the board of various Swiss companies and foundations Trustee and Liquidator of Menag Energie AG in debt restructuring liquidation (to 2012) Member of the Creditors Committee of Weidenareal Metall AG 5/6
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