Reto Schumacher

Commercial Lawyer, Partner, Dr. iur., LL.M. in Corporate Law, New York University (NYU), USA, Admitted to the bar of Canton Lucerne, lic. iur. University of Bern

Experienced commercial lawyer with entrepreneurial mindset and constructive solutions. Delighted to support domestic and international clients no matter how challenging the issue.

About

Reto Schumacher advises domestic and international clients on M&A transactions (including agreements of understanding, due diligence, contract negotiations, signing and closing of purchase agreements and integrations), corporate law, capital market law, contract law and real estate law.

In addition, Reto Schumacher advises companies and executives on restructuring, cross-border transactions and relocations.

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Assistance

Tina Zimmerli
 
Lara Zurmühle
 
Lorik Bajrami

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Languages

  • German
  • English
  • French
  • Spanish

Expertise

Practice Areas

Corporate and Business Law / M&A
Capital Market & Listed Companies
Insolvency and Restructuring
Construction and Real Estate
Startup & Venture Capital Desk
Criminal law, legal assistance, internal investigations, crisis management and compliance

Sectors

Energy and Natural Resources
Financial Services and Insurance
Healthcare and Life Sciences
Industry and Trade

Experience

Career
Memberships
Education
  • Since 2019: Partner at Kellerhals Carrard
  • 2006–2019: Manager, Senior Manager, Director at KPMG AG
  • 2004–2005: Associate at Vischer Attorneys and Notaries
  • 2000–2002: Associate at Niederer Kraft & Frey Attorneys
  • 1999: Legal intern at Schumacher von Segesser Schaffhauser Attorneys and Notaries
  • 1998: Legal intern at Luzern-Land District Court
  • Swiss Bar Association (SAV/FSA)
  • Zurich Bar Association (ZAV)
  • UZH Ius Alumni

 

  • 2005: Thesis, University of Zurich
  • 2004: LL.M. in Corporate Law, New York University (NYU), USA
  • 2000: Admitted to the bar of Canton Lucerne
  • 1998: lic. iur., University of Bern

News

NewsMonographs & reference books
11. October 2024

Sustainable Finance in Switzerland – Adoption of a New Paradigm through Regulatory Change and Innovation

NewsDeals & Cases
20. July 2023

Deal Ticker: Exista AG aus Fehraltorf kauft die Fabrimex AG in Bubikon

NewsDeals & Cases
31. March 2023

Deal Ticker: Switzerland's leading online pharmacy established – Kellerhals Carrard advises Galenica

NewsDeals & Cases
15. November 2022

Deal Ticker: SWITCH's Strategic Partnership with Phoenix Systems AG

NewsDeals & Cases
28. June 2022

Deal-Ticker: Kellerhals Carrard advises on CHF 122.5m capital increase and listing of 1'000'000 new shares of Ypsomed Holding on SIX Swiss Exchange

NewsDeals & Cases
27. June 2022

Ameliora Wealth Management acquires UBP 's business with American clients

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Further publications

Further publicationsPublications

Die Vermögensübertragung nach dem Fusionsgesetz

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Vertrauenshaftung und ihre Grenzen (BGE 130 III 345)

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Auskunft und Einsicht im Konzern (BGE 132 III 71)

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Cash Pooling – Darlehen an Konzerngesellschaften; Einlagenrückgewähr – Rechtliche Zulässigkeit – Risiken

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Further publicationsPublications

Kollektive Kapitalanlagen für qualifizierte Anleger in Immobilien

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Further publicationsPublications

Asset Swap im Immobilienbereich – ein neuer Trend bei Pensionskassen

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Contact

Zurich

Rämistrasse 5
Postfach
CH-8024 Zürich

Tel. +41 58 200 39 00
Fax +41 58 200 39 11
info@kellerhals-carrard.ch

Contact

Reto Schumacher
Tel. +41 58 200 39 86
Fax +41 58 299 39 11
reto.schumacher@kellerhals-carrard.ch

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