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Dr. Oliver Künzler, Partner, leads the practice group M&A / Corporate and is a member of the executive board of Wenger Plattner. He primarily deals with international and national M&A transactions, restructurings, private equity and venture capital transactions, financings, and the establishment of international companies. Additionally, he advises shareholders and companies on all aspects of contract, commercial, and corporate law.
Another focus of his work is advising SMEs, particularly in the area of business succession and its structuring.
Dr. Oliver Künzler also serves as a board member or trustee in various companies and foundations.
He regularly publishes and lectures on topics related to contract, commercial, and corporate law. He is active in several national and international professional organizations and serves as an expert in business succession.
« As a dedicated and commercially-minded business lawyer with many years of experience in advising on complex issues and transactions, I am able to quickly and accurately understand situations and structures and provide economically sensible and feasible solutions.
Partner
Attorney-at-law
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Assistant for Tax, Financial, and Administrative Law
Junior Associate
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Member
Think Tank Member
Member of the Appeals Commission
Chair Communication Group
Board Member
Board Member and Expert
Managing Director
Trustee
Secretary of the Board of Directors
Member of the Board of Directors
« Oliver Künzler is very easy to work with, easy to understand and had some creative solutions.
Client
Chambers Global
« Oliver Künzler is an excellent lawyer with a deep business understanding. He is extremely dedicated to the needs of the client and knows perfectly what is required to get a deal successfully over the finishing line.
Legal 500
« Oliver Künzler: Very experienced in cross-border work, works with the precision of a Swiss watch, strong negotiator, strong business and client focus, a safe pair of hands
« Oliver Künzler – excellent commercial understanding, quick turnaround times
« For years my main contact at Wenger has been Oliver Künzler. I am always impressed by his responsiveness and flexibility. Many decisions in respect to fee quotes etc are adjusted and decided within few minutes
« Very responsive and fast. Great advice on marking up the SPA provided by the seller.
IFLR 1000
« Responsive, professional, good knowledge of local laws, strategic advice.
« Excellent lawyer with outstanding drafting skills
« Binding and transparent, stringent argumentation.
« Besides a deep knowledge of the law, Oliver knows how to manage complex processes and how to liaise with clients and counterparties.
« Communication skills, sector knowledge, broad legal skills
« Availability, responsiveness, knowledge and understanding of our needs.
« Oliver Künzler is an excellent lawyer with a deep business understanding. He is extremely dedicated to the needs of the client and knows perfectly what is required to get a deal successfully over the finishing line. He is a fast thinker and has the ability to come up with innovative, sound proposals to resolve difficult situations to the benefit of his clients. I very much like his pragmatic and high-quality approach.
« Oliver Künzler is a highly regarded name in the market where he is regularly sought after by major clients for his expertise in M&A, venture capital and private equity transactions.
Lexology
2024
2023
September 11, 2024
Pricing & Reimbursement Laws and Regulations 2024 – Switzerland
André S. Berne | Carlo Conti | Oliver Künzler
The Legal 500 Country Comparative Guides | Switzerland: Doing Business in
Roland Bachmann | Valérie Berger | Martina Braun | Roland Burkhalter | Suzanne Eckert | Oliver Künzler | Markus Mühlemann
September 30, 2023
Asset Transfer Agreements under Swiss Law
Valérie Berger | Oliver Künzler
August 24, 2023
GLI - Pricing & Reimbursement 2023
Roland Bachmann | Valérie Berger | Roland Burkhalter | Suzanne Eckert | Oliver Künzler | Markus Mühlemann
March 22, 2023
The Pharma Legal Handbook
Adam Herzfeld | Oliver Künzler
March 1, 2023
Konkurseröffnung ohne vorgängige Betreibung (Zahlungseinstellung)
Denise Jagmetti | Oliver Künzler
August 25, 2022
GLI - Pricing & Reimbursement 2022
Martina Braun | Carlo Conti | Oliver Künzler
March 21, 2022
Why lawyers should never underestimate the importance of communication
Oliver Künzler
October 7, 2021
Revision des Schweizer Aktienrechts: Modernisierung und Flexibilisierung
September 6, 2021
Carlo Conti | Adam Herzfeld | Oliver Künzler
August 23, 2021
GLI - Pricing & Reimbursement 2021
February 9, 2021
Newsletter 1/21: Modernisierung des Schweizer Aktienrechts
Suzanne Eckert | Oliver Künzler
September 8, 2020
Unternehmenskäufe im aktuellen Umfeld – Chancen und Herausforderungen
August 24, 2020
GLI - Pricing & Reimbursement 2020
June 17, 2020
Newsletter 1/20: Neuerungen bei den Meldepflichten von Aktionären und GmbH-Gesellschaftern sowie Teilabschaffung der Inhaberaktien
March 30, 2020
The Pharma Legal Handbook Switzerland
March 23, 2020
Corona-Pandemie: Verträge in der Krise
February 16, 2020
Vom Manager zum Eigentümer – eine Win-win-Situation
February 6, 2020
Key issues of Swiss private M&A in the technology sector
October 2, 2019
GLI - Pricing & Reimbursement 2019
September 25, 2019
Generalversammlung: Nichtigkeit von Beschlüssen einer aktienrechtlichen Universalversammlung
December 21, 2018
November 21, 2018
LexisNexis® M&A Law Guide 2019
Martina Braun | Oliver Künzler | Marc Nater
June 22, 2018
Praxisratgeber zur Planung und Strukturierung der Unternehmensnachfolge
May 31, 2018
GLI – Pricing & Reimbursement 2018
December 20, 2017
LexisNexis Mergers & Acquisitions Law Guide 2018
December 13, 2017
Newsletter 4/17: EU-Datenschutz-Grundverordnung: Auswirkungen auf Schweizer Unternehmen
Martina Braun | Oliver Künzler
December 6, 2017
October 26, 2017
Praktische Umsetzung der neuen Meldepflichten
June 28, 2017
Challenges and key aspects of life sciences M&A in Switzerland
May 24, 2017
Newsletter 1/17: Praktische Umsetzung der neuen Meldepflichten für Aktionäre und GmbH-Gesellschafter
February 24, 2017
Planung und Strukturierung der Unternehmensnachfolge – vertrags- und gesellschaftsrechtliche Umsetzung
November 8, 2016
Oliver Künzler | Karl Wüthrich
October 7, 2016
LexisNexis Mergers & Acquisitions Law Guide 2017
June 16, 2016
The life sciences, drugs and healthcare industry in 2016 and beyond: trends and predictions
April 26, 2016
November 3, 2015
Neue Herausforderungen im Umgang mit Aktionärsdarlehen und Cash Pools
June 1, 2015
April 26, 2015
March 1, 2013
Was Unternehmer über M & A-Transaktionen wissen sollten
March 15, 2012
Wie Sie unnötige Gerichtsprozesse vermeiden
December 1, 2006
Konzernübertragung im Privat- und Steuerrecht