Michael H.P. Pfeifer Dr., M.B.L.-HSG Attorney at Law and Civil Law Notary Honorary Consul of Luxembourg Partner Languages: German, French, English Contact: +41 58 211 33 46, mpfeifer@vischer.com General Michael Pfeifer gives contours to the concept of domestic and family law. For many years he has been the trusted advisor and representative for many family businesses and their shareholders on the various legal issues of daily life, as well as organizational and structural matters including management issues. With his experience in corporate law and contractual arrangements (particularly at an international level), he is a skilled lead partner in transactions and projects. He leads large and complex white collar crime processes. As an attorney (former president of the Chamber of Notaries BS) Michael Pfeifer has an excellent network of contacts in both business and politics, and manages real estate transactions and projects. Education - University of Basel (lic. iur., 1973; Dr. iur., 1978) - Additional studies at the University of Berlin - University of St Gallen, HSG (M.B.L., 1996) Teams White Collar Crime, Civil Law Notaries, Corporate and Commercial, Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Clients, Real Estate 1/5
Practice Areas Civil Law Notary, Commercial Law, Corporate and Commercial, M&A, Real Estate, White Collar Crime References Legal 500 (EMEA 2016) - "Real Estate and Construction" "Vischer has been assisting Biogen International with the acquisition of more than 200,000sqm land to build a factory in the Canton of Solothurn and provides ongoing advice for SPS Immobilien. Michael Pfeifer heads the very good practice." Legal 500 (EMEA 2015) - "Real estate and construction" "Vischer has been assisting the University of Basel with the purchase of a complex of several industrial buildings. Practice head Michael Pfeifer is very experienced, creative and astute." Legal 500 (EMEA 2014) - "Real estate and construction" "Michael Pfeifer leads Vischer s team, which advises clients on sales and purchases as well as handling contractual issues relating to multiple ownership, land registry issues, zoning, and complex construction projects." Legal 500 (EMEA 2013) - "Real Estate and Construction" "Vischer provides ongoing advice to IBO Management, Zug and Zwimpfer Partner Architects on public and private construction law and planning issues. Practice head Michael Pfeifer is effective and efficient." Deals Singapore listed Olam International Ltd purchases tropical hardwood production business of Dalhoff Larsen & Hornemann A/S. VISCHER acts as lead counsel for the Singapore listed Olam International Ltd in connection with the purchase of the tropical hardwood production business of Dalhoff Larsen & Hornemann A/S. The transaction includes the purchase of all the shares in the Swiss company tt Timber International AG as well as in subsidiaries in three African countries. The team includes partners Stéphane Konkoly and Michael Pfeifer and associates Christian Wyss and Janusz Marty. Practice - Associate with New York office of Davis Polk & Wardwell and with S.G. Archibald (Paris) - Lecturer on company law at the University of St Gallen and at the University of Basel - Member of the arbitration body of the authority for compliance with money laundering regulations established by the Swiss Bar Association 2/5
Memberships in Associations - President of the Basel notary public association 1993-1998 - Basel Bar Association - Swiss Bar Association - Swiss Notaries Association - Swiss Lawyers Association - International Bar Association Mandates as board member Member of the board of directors of several Swiss and foreign owned companies a.o. Sybron Group, Haecky Group, Rheinfinanz AG, Gilso AG, Puma Group Switzerland, IBO Development AG, ARFA Röhrenwerke AG, SomPharmaceuticals SA Political Activities - President Democratic Party BS (1991-1996) 3/5
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