Founded in 1980,
Prager Dreifuss is a recognised Swiss law firm active across financial and corporate transactional advisory. The firm, which has offices in Zurich, Bern, Zug and Brussels, advises both domestic and international clients, assisted by their relationships with other law firms globally.
The firm is best known for its work in restructuring and insolvency, but also has notable banking and finance, capital markets and M&A practices. In banking and finance, the firm represents lending and borrowing clients in senior financing and facility agreements.
In capital markets, the firm advises on initial coin offerings and cryptocurrency mandates.
In M&A, the firm advises sellers and buyers in acquisitions in the media, asset management and energy industries.
In R&I, the firm notably advises bondholders and indentures trustees in insolvencies and bankruptcies.
Deutsche Bank Trust Company,
Centerbridge Partners and Bank of America Merrill Lynch are key publishable clients of the firm.
Research period review:
32nd edition
(2021/2022)
Over the most recent research period, the banking team advised borrowers on corporate financings, many of which were crossborder. The financial services regulatory team also advised clients in the
financial services industry on regulatory matters related to investments.
In capital markets, the team worked in debt capital markets, advising underwriters on bond issuances.
The M&A team
acted on the buy and sell side in acquisitions across several industries. The team also represented corporate clients in mergers, joint ventures and divestments
In regards to lateral moves, the corporate and finance practice brought over associated partner Guy
Deillon from Homburger.
Client feedback:
32nd edition
(2021/2022)
"They are the firm to go to for assistance in corporate finance and insolvency matters. Daniel Hayek and Mark Meili provide top-notch support."
Investment funds: Hedge funds
"Very skilled, creative, internationally oriented, pragmatic, responsive, proactive."
Restructuring: Bond holder and fund representation
"Very knowledgeable and professional. Really provide added value."
"Daniel is an excellent all-round lawyer."
"Very competent, creative, well experienced, leading abilities, tough but balanced negotiator."
"Excellent lawyer. Specialist in securities and restructuring."
"Daniel Hayek and Mark Meili provide top-notch advice. They are very well equipped and can provide answers to difficult questions on the spot. Besides that they are socially gifted, which makes it a pleasure to work with them."
"Daniel Hayek and Mark Meili provide top-notch advice. They are very well equipped and can provide answers to difficult questions on the spot. Besides that they are socially gifted, which makes it a pleasure to work with them."
