Moritz Maurer

Partner, Corporate/M&A, Wirtschaftsrecht

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Moritz Maurer arbeitet vorwiegend im Bereich von Unternehmensübernahmen (M&A), insbesondere als Käuferberater von Privatunternehmen in verschiedenen Branchen (v.a. im Einzelhandel). Ein weiterer Schwerpunkt seiner Tätigkeit liegt in der Beratung von Joint Ventures, Venture Capital und Private Equity Transaktionen sowie von Gesellschaftsrecht.

Erfahrung

Nachfolgend finden Sie eine Auswahl von Mandaten, an denen Moritz Maurer beratend tätig war.

Beratung von Bain und Cinven bei der Übernahme des Geschäftsbereichs Specialty Ingredients von Lonza
Beratung von Transgourmet bei Erwerb von GM FOOD
Beratung von Coop beim Erwerb von Jumbo (Maus Frères SA)
Beratung von VolkerWessels bei seiner Beteiligung an der Parquery AG
Beratung der Dating Group beim Erwerb der Once Dating AG
Beratung von team.blue, einem führenden digitalen Partner für Unternehmen und Entrepreneure, beim Erwerb der Webnode AG
Beratung des Private Equity-Investors Morgan Stanley Capital Partners beim Abschluss der Investition in US HealthConnect
Beratung des Private Equity-Investors Ardian beim Werwerb einer Mehrheitsbeteiligung an der Swissbit Holding AG
Beratung des Private-Equity-Investors Nordic Capital beim Erwerb einer Mehrheitsbeteiligung an dem Schweizer Softwareunternehmen BOARD International SA
Beratung von TTP AG beim Erwerb der ehemaligen Pharmaplan mit Sitz in der Schweiz von der in Dänemark ansässigen NNE A/S
Beratung der Sportradar AG und der veräußernden Hauptaktionäre beim Verkauf der Sportradar AG für EUR 2,1 Mrd. an das Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) und die im Silicon Valley ansässige Beteiligungsgesellschaft TCV
Beratung der Eisvogel Group AG bei einer grenzüberschreitenden Transaktion, die zum Erwerb einer Mehrheitsbeteiligung an der Prisma Group s.r.l. führte
Beratung der Piavita AG; ein Schweizer Medizintechnik-Start-up-Unternehmen, im Zusammenhang mit der erfolgreich abgeschlossenen Serie-A-Finanzierungsrunde

Die Aktienrechtsreform (endlich) im Ziel by Moritz Maurer, Samuel Hochstrasser
in: Tages-Anzeiger, Sonderbeilage FOKUS Rechtsguide 2021
Umwandlung von Fremd- in Eigenkapital, Übertragung von Aktiven, Forderungsverzicht, Genuss- und Besserungsschein
by Moritz Maurer
in: Sanierung und Insolvenz von Unternehmen X - Die aktienrechtliche Sanierung, Herausgeber Thomas Sprecher, 2020, S. 109-129
Cross-border transactions: seismic shift through artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain – it’s coming and the lawyer has to deal with it!
by Moritz Maurer
Presentation (speech given) at the IBA Annual Conference, Seoul, 23 September 2019
Drafting Commercial Agreements in an M&A context
(Practical commercial agreement drafting considerations – dos and don'ts; Red flags and deal breakers based on due diligence; Practical guidance and pitfalls to avoid in order to get the deal through)
Presentation together with Phillip Schmidt (Legal Counsel EMEA, Zimmer Biomet, Switzerland) (speech given) at the MedTech Summit – Medical Device Conference, Brussels, 18 June 2019
Debt/Equity Swap, Debt/Asset Swap, Waivers, Participation Certificates and Debtor Warrants
by Moritz Maurer
Presentation (speech given) at the 10th Conference on Restructuring and Insolvency of Companies – Corporate Restructurings, Zurich, 6 June 2019
Fundraising in the M&A Context: Public v Private
by Moritz Maurer
Presentation (panel moderation) at the AIJA Half-Year May Conference, Hong Kong, 23 May 2019
Commercial law issues in cross-border transactions
by Moritz Maurer
Presentation (speech given) at the World Trade Institute / European Association of Lawyers Workshop (Market Access: Legal Parameters in Europe and Beyond), Berne, 26 October 2018
It takes two to tango - exit, termination and change: what are the obligations?
by Moritz Maurer
Presentation (panel moderation) at the AIJA M&A Seminar (Secrets to successful Joint Ventures), Turin, 5 October 2018
M&A in the retail and consumer products industry – how to deal with high costs, low margins, market power and third parties?
by Moritz Maurer
Presentation (speech given) at the AIJA M&A Winter Seminar (Sector specific M&A on the rise), Valbella, 23 January 2018
Cross-border mergers and reorganizations outside the EU
by Moritz Maurer
Presentation (panel moderation) at the AIJA M&A Seminar (Cross-border reorganizations - Babel Towers), Bucharest, 20 October 2017
Venture capital / private equity - investors vs founders: who is the boss?
by Moritz Maurer
Presentation (speech given) at the AIJA Half Year Conference, Riga, 18 May 2017
Carve-out transactions (must’s and don’ts)
by Moritz Maurer
Presentation (panel moderation) at the AIJA M&A Winter Seminar (Unravelling the Ins and Outs of Restructuring), La Clusaz, 26 January 2017
From catwalk to customer – how to market fashion
by Moritz Maurer
Presentation (panel moderation) at the AIJA Half Year Conference, Verona, 24 November 2016
Der Aktienkaufvertrag - Alte und neue Zöpfe
by Moritz Maurer
Presentation (speech given) at the Zurich Bar Association (Section Commercial Law), Zurich, 13 September 2016
The lawyer: deal breaker or deal maker?
by Moritz Maurer
Presentation (speech given) at the International Legal Practice and Legal Education Conference, Lucerne, 5 July 2016
Different degrees of payment commitments in auction processes: from an indicative offer to payment at closing
by Moritz Maurer
Presentation (speech given) at the AIJA M&A Seminar (It's all About Money – Making and Securing Payments in M&A Transactions), Budapest, 22 April 2016
Structuring of the deal
by Moritz Maurer
Presentation (speech given) at AIJA M&A Winter Seminar (Private Equity Masterclass), Corvara, 14 January 2016
Update on key M&A issues relating to energy companies
by Moritz Maurer
Presentation (panel moderation) at the AIJA Half Year Conference, Istanbul, 19 November 2015
Distribution of pharmaceuticals and medical devices - I am not liable, am I?
by Moritz Maurer
Presentation (speech given) at the AIJA Annual Congress, London, 4 September 2015
Crucial clauses in complex supply agreements
by Moritz Maurer
Presentation (speech given) at the AIJA Half Year Conference, Antwerp, 28 May 2015
Immobilientransaktionen aus umweltrechtlicher Sicht
by Michael Lips, Moritz Maurer
in: Der Schweizer Treuhänder, 2011, Heft 6-7

Jahr	Position
2012	Position Universität Columbia, New York, LL.M., Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar
2010	Position Zulassung als Rechtsanwalt
2007	Position Universität Zürich (lic. iur.)

International Bar Association IBA; Swiss National Representative of the Young Lawyers' Committee
Schweizerischer Anwaltsverband SAV
Zürcher Anwaltsverband ZAV
AIJA (Association Internationale des Jeunes Avocats); Präsident der Corporate and M&A Commission

Jahr	Position
2020	Position Partner, Niederer Kraft Frey
2017	Position Senior Associate, Niederer Kraft Frey
2013	Position Associate in einer Grosskanzlei in Zürich
2012	Position Foreign Associate bei Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP, New York
2010	Position Associate in einer Grosskanzlei in Zürich
2007	Position Substitut in einer Grosskanzlei in Zürich

Market Perception

Moritz Maurer is 'seen on lots of deals' in Switzerland and is 'very competent and highly efficient' according to impressed sources.

Who’s Who Legal 2021
Moritz Maurer is a 'very experienced, smart, efficient and forward-thinking' individual who is 'very thorough in his analysis'.

Who’s Who Legal 2021
Moritz Maurer is available 24/7 if needed and extremely responsive. Very client focussed.

Legal 500 2021
Moritz Maurer – exceptional communication skills merged with specialized legal knowledge. His international background is essential to describe Swiss legal details to persons who are used to totally different legal mechanisms.

Legal 500 2021
Moritz Maurer has excellent project management capabilities and is very diligent in conducting his work.

Legal 500 2021
Moritz Maurer comes highly recommended for his M&A expertise and is well versed in advising clients on the acquisition of privately held companies.

Who’s Who Legal 2020