Philippe Jacquemoud
Partner, LL.M. [Columbia University]
Portrait
After completing his law studies at the University of Fribourg (magna cum laude), Philippe moved to Zurich in 2004, where he worked as a junior associate for Baker & McKenzie and then for the Tribunal of the District of Bülach. After successfully taking the Zurich bar, Philippe returned to Baker & McKenzie Zurich as an associate in 2007. He then moved to New York, where he graduated from Columbia University (LL.M. 2009, Harlan Fiske Stone) and passed the New York bar exam. In September 2009, Philippe started with the law firm Homburger in Zurich, where he practiced until joining Jacquemoud Stanislas.
Philippe has experience in a broad variety of transactions in corporate finance from seed capital investments to takeovers of companies, including debt financing. He also advises financial institutions in relation to regulatory matters, as well as private equity and hedge funds in the set-up of their structures. Within this field, Philippe has developed a strong practice in digital assets.
Philippe also acts as counsel and arbitrator in M&A and shareholders’ litigations.
Philippe speaks at conferences and regularly publishes articles in newspapers and law reviews on topics related to his areas of practice.
Practice Areas
Deals & Cases
Jacquemoud Stanislas acted as counsel to the sellers of a company active as insurance broker in Switzerland. The broker was sold to an international group.
Jacquemoud Stanislas acted as counsel to the sellers of a group operating professional laundry factories.
Jacquemoud Stanislas acted as counsel to a Swiss asset manager in connection with the issuance of convertible bonds.
Jacquemoud Stanislas acted as lead counsel in connection with a large LBO on a group of clinics operating in Switzerland and France. Jacquemoud Stanislas represented the private equity funds in respect of all aspects of the transaction: structuring, acquisition and financing.
Jacquemoud Stanislas acted as counsel to a large group active in the production of timber in connection with the buy-out of a joint venture partner.
Jacquemoud Stanislas acted as counsel to a large minority shareholder of a FINMA regulated entity who sold his shares to parties related to existing shareholders.
Jacquemoud Stanislas acted as counsel to a private debt fund in connection with the mezzanine financing of a real estate company.
Jacquemoud Stanislas acted as counsel to a private equity fund in connection with the venture debt financing of Swiss company.
Jacquemoud Stanislas acted as counsel to a start-up company active as a agricultural comodities market data provider in connection with a financing round.
Jacquemoud Stanislas acted as counsel to a Swiss family in connection with the sale of a rehabilitation clinic and the real estate set up post transaction.
Jacquemoud Stanislas acted as co-counsel to Swiss managers in connection with an OBO financed by a large professionnal family office based in France and Canada. The target company is active in data analytics, science and AI.
Practice Areas
Jacquemoud Stanislas acted as counsel to a holding company in the field of IRM medical centers in connection with a minority investment of a doctor active in the group.
Jacquemoud Stanislas acted as counsel to a start-up company active in the food & beverage industry in connection with a convertible financing round.
Practice Areas
Jacquemoud Stanislas acted as counsel to a US IT company backed by a private equity fund in connection with two concomitant asset deals aimed at acquiring IT softwares, know-how, data bases and customers. Jacquemoud Stanislas was in charge of all aspects of the transaction.
Jacquemoud Stanislas acted as counsel to a Swiss company active in the IT industry, which is backed by a Swiss PE firm, in connection with the acquisition of a competitor. Jacquemoud Stanislas was in charge of all aspects of the transaction, including its structuring, equity and debt financing,
Jacquemoud Stanislas acted as counsel to a Swiss holding company in connection with the carve-out of one of its subsidiary to the management and US investors. Jacquemoud Stanislas was in charge of all aspects of the transaction.
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Jacquemoud Stanislas acted as counsel to a large French private equity fund in connection with a LBO on a Swiss target active in the services industry. The LBO involves a large reinvestment by the shareholders. Jacquemoud Stanislas was in charge of all aspects of the transaction, including its structuring, financing and insurance process for reps & warranties.
Jacquemoud Stanislas acted as a counsel to a physiotherapist group, which is backed by a Swiss PE firm, in connection with an add-on acquisition.
Philippe Jacquemoud was invited as speaker at the tax conference organized by Ordre Romand des Experts Fiscaux (OREF) and EXPERTsuisse
This conference was held on October 7, 2022. Philippe, together with Stefan Oesterhelt, discussed withholding tax questions in connection with private equity transactions, in particular the possibilities to get a withholding tax refund for acquisition vehicles.
Jacquemoud Stanislas acted as counsel to a Swiss company active in the insurance brokerage in connection with the partial exit of the managers of one group entity concomitantly with their partial reinvestment in the top holding company. Jacquemoud Stanislas was in charge of all corporate and contractual aspects of the transaction.
Jacquemoud Stanislas acted as counsel of a company active in the real estate field with respect to the structuration of the shareholding of the company in view of the development of a real estate project.
Jacquemoud Stanislas acted as counsel of a Swiss start-up active in the informatic field in connection with a series A extension financing round.
Jacquemoud Stanislas acted as counsel of a French Company backed by a large French private equity fund in connection with the acquisition of a majority stake in a Swiss company active in the informatic field.
Jacquemoud Stanislas acted as counsel to a Swiss investment firm in connection with a mezzanine loan facility granted to the leader of IT services in the French-speaking part of Switzerland. Jacquemoud Stanislas represented the mezzanine lender in its discussions and negotiations towards the borrower, the junior and senior creditors.
Practice Areas
Jacquemoud Stanislas advised Helvetia Environnement SA on a CHF 57 m credit facilities financing used to refinance its listed bonds.
On June 17, 2022, Helvetia Environnement Group SA as borrower and guarantor and Helvetia Environnement SA as borrower entered into a CHF 57 m Swiss law-governed credit facilities agreement with Credit Suisse (Switzerland) Ltd. as arranger, agent, security agent and original lender, and further Swiss banks as original lenders. The pricing of the financing is linked to certain sustainability performance targets.
Jacquemoud Stanislas acted as counsel to a private equity firm in connection with a primary and secondary investment in an advisory company active in the ESG business. Jacquemoud Stanislas also advised the PE fund on the structuring of the investment vehicle.
Jacquemoud Stanislas acted as counsel to a US dental listed company in connection with the acquisition of a Swiss company active in the distribution of dental products.
Jacquemoud Stanislas acted as counsel to managers of a regulated asset manager of real estate assets in connection with the restructuring of their stake.
Jacquemoud Stanislas acted as counsel to a company active in the luxury industry in connection with a large primary and secondary investment.
Jacquemoud Stanislas acted as counsel to six Swiss asset managers in connection with their FINMA license and the implementation of the business conduct rules (LSFin).
Jacquemoud Stanislas acted as counsel to five large companies in connection with the implementation of their incentive plans, including the tax aspects.
Jacquemoud Stanislas acted as counsel to six large groups of companies in connection with their internal reorganizations leading to cross-border mergers, asset deals and several reserve mergers.
Practice Areas
Jacquemoud Stanislas acted as counsel to a French private debt fund in connection with the extension of an acquisition facility used to buy out a group operating IRM clinics.
Practice Areas
Jacquemoud Stanislas acted as counsel to a Swiss PE firm in connection with an LBO on a physiotherapist group. The sellers reinvested in the acquisition vehicle. Jacquemoud Stanislas represented the PE fund and the acquisition vehicle in connection with all legal aspects of the transaction, including the debt financing and the set-up of the fund.
Sale of Qcenter SA and its real estate project "QG" developed for QoQa
Jacquemoud Stanislas acted as counsel to SR Fund I and Swissroc Investments SA on the sale of Qcenter SA and its real estate project "QG" developed for QoQA. The team was led by Guillaume Barazzone (Real Estate, Partner) and further included Philippe Jacquemoud (Corporate/M&A, Partner) and Romain Chaton (Trainee).
SR Fund I, a fund initiated and managed by Swissroc Investment SA and comprising a handful of local entrepreneurs, sold the whole outstanding share capital of QCenter SA to a private family office, advised by RMG The Risk Management Group (Suisse) SA.
QCenter SA owns and operates a real estate property in Bussigny where it is developing the "QG" project, a coworking eco-friendly space imagined by QoQa Services SA. QoQa Services SA is a leading Swiss innovative daily sales website proposing attractive offers to its customers.
Jacquemoud Stanislas acted as counsel to a start-up company active in the food & beverage industry in connection with the restructuring of its share capital and an equity financing round.
Jacquemoud Stanislas acted as counsel to the largest biotech French fund and an US based biotech fund in connection with a large Series A on a company developping antibody therapies. Jacquemoud Stanislas represented the Series A Lead Investors.
Jacquemoud Stanislas acted as Swiss counsel to a Swiss sportswear company for winter clothings in connection with the acquisition of a company in Norway. Jacquemoud Stanislas was in charge of all legal aspects, including the equity financing.
Jacquemoud Stanislas acted as counsel to a group of investors in connection with the structuring of its investment vehicle and all legal aspects, including the bank financing, of the LBO on a company active in the IT industry.
Jacquemoud Stanislas acted as counsel to a group of investors selling their stake in an investment vehicle holding investments in a company operating helicopters in Europe. Jacquemoud Stanislas was in charge of all legal aspects of the transaction.
Jacquemoud Stanislas acted as Swiss counsel to the second largest Swiss insurance broker in connection with the group syndicate bank financing.
The team included Philippe Jacquemoud and Romain Chatton.
Practice Areas
Jacquemoud Stanislas acted as counsel to a group active in the food & beverage industry in connection with the restructuring of its share capital by way of a capital increase through contributions in kind and debt to equity swap.
The team included Philippe Jacquemoud, Alexandre Salem and Constantin Khovrin.
Jacquemoud Stanislas acted as counsel to a private debt fund managed by a Swiss private equity firm in connection with a large financing granted to a company active in the car industry.
The team included Philippe Jacquemoud & Alexandre Salem
The sellers reinvested a portion of their proceeds to become minority shareholders. Prior to the sale, the sellers acquired the real estate in a spin-off.
Jacquemoud Stanislas advised the sellers in connection with all aspects of the transaction.
The team included Philippe Jacquemoud, Guillaume Barazzone, Aurélie Guex-Croisier and Constantin Khovrin.
Jacquemoud Stanislas acted as Swiss counsel to Swiss obligors in connection with the international financing of a group operating a clothing brand for kids.
The team included Philippe Jacquemoud, Lucy Nusbaumer and Romain Chatton
Jacquemoud Stanislas acted as counsel to an insurance broker in connection with the acquisition of a service company active in the data management and consulting related to the insurance business.
The team included Philippe Jacquemoud, Alexandre Estier and Yoan Michel.
Jacquemoud Stanislas acted as counsel to a family office having subscribed to a Series B2 round in a start-up active in the clean air transport field.
The team included Philippe Jacquemoud, Alexandre Estier and Natacha Sandoz
Jacquemoud Stanislas acted as Swiss counsel to the second largest insurance broker of Switzerland within the context of the French merger of two continental insurance brokers which will become the largest continental insurance broker post merger
The team included Philippe Jacquemoud, Alexandre Estier, Roxane Allot and Lucy Nusbaumer
Jacquemoud Stanislas acted as counsel to the purchaser of a large insurance brokerage business active across Switzerland.
The team included Philippe Jacquemoud, Alexandre Estier, Aurélie Guex-Crosier and Romain Chatton
Jacquemoud Stanislas acted as counsel to the seller of a portfolio of hotel companies operating across Switzerland
The team included Philippe Jacquemoud, Alexandre Estier, Aurélie Guex-Croisier, Lucy Nusbaumer and Romain Chatton
Jacquemoud Stanislas acted as counsel to the seller in connection with the sale of a company active in the landscape construction business.
The team included Philippe Jacquemoud, Guillaume Barazzone, Alexandre Estier and Marco Carenza
Jacquemoud Stanislas acted as Swiss counsel to a UK private equity firm in connection with the acquisition of a Swiss group operating fine restaurants and processing luxury food around the globe.
The team included Philippe Jacquemoud, Aurélie Guex-Croisier and Marco Carenza
Jacquemoud Stanislas acted as Swiss counsel to international financial institutions in connection with the financing and restructuring of a French group operating travel agencies.
The team included Philippe Jacquemoud and Lucy Nusbaumer
Jacquemoud Stanislas acted as Swiss counsel on behalf of a French fund of private debt in connection with the financing of the acquisition of a group operating IRM clinics.
The team included Philippe Jacquemoud, Alexandre Estier and Lucy Nusbaumer
Jacquemoud Stanislas acted as counsel to the acquirer of a surgery clinic.
The team included Philippe Jacquemoud and Alexandre Estier
Jacquemoud Stanislas acted as counsel to the sellers of a landmark plot in Geneva.
The team included Philippe Jacquemoud, Aurélie Guex-Croisier and Loïc Scheder
Philippe Jacquemoud has been invited as speaker at a webinar focusing on the transmission of businesses.
It is important to remember that a massive number of businesses will be the object of a sale in the next few years as a generation of entrepreneurs wishes to pass on the torch to the next generation. Being well advised in this period is crucial for entrepreneurs in order not to miss opportunities and avoid missteps. The presentation can be downloaded for further information.
The French fund is aimed at supporting the clinical development and the market access of breakthrough drugs.
The team included Philippe Jacquemoud and Aurélie Guex-Croisier
Closing of the sale of the pension fund division of an insurance brokerage group to a large insurance group.
Jacquemoud Stanislas represented the insurance brokerage group in the carve-out of its pension fund division and subsequent sale to the buyer.
The team included Philippe Jacquemoud, Luana Maréchal, Alexandre Estier and Loic Scheder.
Closing of all shares sale for companies principally elaborating concepts and managing projects in connection with the building and the maintenance of infrastructure networks dedicated to owners of electric, rail, telecom and lightening infrastructures.
The team included Philippe Jacquemoud, Guillaume Barazzone, Alexandre Estier and Loic Scheder.
Closing of the acquisition of a majority stake in a consultancy business active in the pharmaceutical industry.
Jacquemoud Stanislas represented the acquirer, which is backed by a large French private equity firm, in the acquisition of such majority stake.
The team included Philippe Jacquemoud and Alexandre Salem.
Signing of a large investment (approx. CHF 40M) in a Series B financing in connection with a therapeutic company treating fibrotic disease.
Jacquemoud Stanislas represented the lead investor, which is a US based venture capital fund.
The team included Philippe Jacquemoud and Aurélie Guex-Crosier
Closing of two add-on acquisitions in the cleaning industry.
Jacquemoud Stanislas represented the acquirer which is baked by a PE firm.
The team included Philippe Jacquemoud, Alexandre Salem and Marco Carenza.
Closing of the restructuring of a group active in the event industry.
Jacquemoud Stanislas represented the group in connection with the Swiss aspects of the restructuring, in particular towards the banking syndicate.
The team included Philippe Jacquemoud and Aurélie Guex-Crosier.
Signing of the sale of the pension fund division of an insurance brokerage group to a large insurance group.
Jacquemoud Stanislas represented the insurance brokerage group in the carve-out of its pension fund division and subsequent sale to the buyer.
The team included Philippe Jacquemoud, Alexandre Estier and Marco Carenza
Signing of the sale of a real estate company owning a landmark plot.
Jacquemoud Stanislas represented the sellers.
The team included Philippe Jacquemoud, Guillaume Barazzone and Aurélie Guex-Crosier.
Closing of the sale of the shares of the owner of a rehabilitation clinic to a family office and financing of the development of a new clinic.
Jacquemoud Stanislas represented the owner and the company in connection with the sale and the financing.
The team included Philippe Jacquemoud, Alexandre Salem and Marco Carenza.
Closing of the sale of a company providing services in optical fibers and telecom networks.
Jacquemoud Stanislas represented the sellers.
The team included Philippe Jacquemoud, Alexandre Salem and Marco Carenza.
Closing of the equity and mezzanine financing with respect to Mediliant, which acquired a US based company.
Jacquemoud Stanislas represented the company.
The team included Philippe Jacquemoud Alexandre Estier and Marco Carenza
Closing of an add-on acquisition of a company active in the laundry machine industry
Jacquemoud Stanislas represented the acquirer which is backed by a PE firm for the closing of an add-on acquisition of a company active in the laundry machine industry.
The team included Philippe Jacquemoud, Alexandre Salem and Marco Carenza.
Closing of two investments in the food & beverage industry in the form of convertible loans and capital increase.
Jacquemoud Stanislas represented the investor led by a PE firm.
The team included Philippe Jacquemoud and Alexandre Salem.
Closing of a series C financing on a company developing security software
Jacquemoud Stanislas represented the new pool of investors leading the series C in the closing of a series C financing on a company developing security software.
The team included Philippe Jacquemoud and Aurélie Guex-Crosier.
Restructuring of a large group active in waste management in Switzerland
Jacquemoud Stanislas is advising a large group active in waste management in Switzerland in its negotiations with the bond holders, mezzanine holders and the shareholders in the signing of a restructuring transaction to strengthen the balance sheet and restructure the mezzanine financing.
The team included Philippe Jacquemoud, Alexandre Estier and Alexandre Salem.
Restructuring of a hotel chain controlled by a French group
Jacquemoud Stanislas assisted the group in its negotiations with the landlord in the restructuring of a hotel chain controlled by a French group.
The team included Philippe Jacquemoud, Alexis Bimpage and Alexandre Salem.
Restructuring of a large group running sport centers in Switzerland
Jacquemoud Stanislas is advising the Swiss companies in their discussions with the landlords and the bank syndicate in restructuring a large group running sport centers in Switzerland, which is backed by a French PE fund.
LBO on a clinic operating radiology centers
Jacquemoud Stanislas represented a Swiss PE firm in connection with the LBO on a clinic operating radiology centers.
Restructuring of a large group of laundry shops
Jacquemoud Stanislas represented a large group of laundry shops in its restructuring due to COVID-19 (moratorium).
Closing of the sale of a company servicing trade finance payables and receivables to Blackstone
Jacquemoud Stanislas represented the sellers of the target company in the closing of the sale of a company servicing trade finance payables and receivables to Blackstone.
Business launch of a US firm operating a digital art dealing platform
Jacquemoud Stanislas represented the majority partner of a US firm operating a digital art dealing platform in connection with the launch of its business.
Closing of the acquisition by the group Mediliant of one company incorporated in the US
Jacquemoud Stanislas represented the Mediliant group in connection with (i) the internal reorganization and restructuring of the group, (ii) the equity financing backed by Ekkio, and (iii) the mezzanine financing, to which warrants are attached, granted by Idinvest Partners.
Structuring of an art fund advised by a Swiss art advisory company.
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Closing of the merger of two Swiss Independent Asset Managers
Jacquemoud Stanislas represented one of two Swiss Independent Asset Managers in the closing of their merging.
Issuance of convertible notes on a company licensed by FINMA as asset manager
Jacquemoud Stanislas represented the issuer in connection with the issuance of convertible bonds on a company licensed by the FINMA as an asset manager.
Closing of an owner buy-out on a company active in the sale of jewelry online
Jacquemoud Stanislas represented a French private equity house in connection with the structuring of the investment, the acquisition and the financing of the transaction an owner buy-out on a company active in the sale of jewelry online
Closing of the acquisition of ODLO, which is a sportswear company
Jacquemoud Stanislas represented the group of investors in connection with the structuring of the investment, the acquisition of ODLO, a sportswear company and the refinancing of the bank syndicate facilities.
Closing of a round B in a start-up active in the development and commercialization of Horological Smartwatch modules, firmware, apps, cloud and E-Straps.
Jacquemoud Stanislas represented the lead investors in the transaction.
Closing of the sale of a large dental supplier company to a US based listed company.
Jacquemoud Stanislas represented the seller.
Signing of the acquisition of a company running a platform making available staff for elderly people
Jacquemoud Stanislas represented the buyer.
Closing of the sale of one of the largest real estate mall in Geneva.
Jacquemoud Stanislas represented the sellers and advised the parties in connection with the financing of the purchase.
Closing of the sale of an insurance broker to a large UK insurance broker.
Jacquemoud Stanislas represented the sellers and the management.
Closing of (i) the partial reimbursement of a large facility of bonds and warrants, and (ii) refinancing of a senior credit facility.
Jacquemoud Stanislas represented the issuer together with a French law firm and mainly advised on the corporate structuring of the refinancing.
Publications
In : SJZ-RSJ 1/2023
In: GesKR 1|2021
In cooperation with Clément Bouvier
In: GesKR 4|2015
In: GsKR 2015/4, p. 536
In: GesKR 3|2014
In cooperation with Camille Auberson
(in French) Swiss Review of Business and Financial Market Law
SZW 4/2013, p. 292
(in French), LeTemps, Mar. 15, 2013
(in French), La Semaine Judiciaire 2013 II 271
(in English), in: GsKR 2|2012 (Schweizerische Zeitschrift für Gesellschafts- und Kapitalmarktrecht sowie Umstrukturierungen)
(in French), published in LeTemps, Mar. 23, 2012
(in French), published in LeTemps, Oct. 05, 2011
(in French) published in leTemps, May 8, 2010
Articles 25-27, published by Stämpfli, Zurich 2010
(in French) published in LeTemps, Sept. 18, 2009
(in English), published in the Jus Letter, 6/22/2009
(in French), published in LeTemps, June 5, 2009
(in German), published in the Swiss Review of Business and Financial Market Law, SZW 6/2008, p. 574
(in French), Mediaplanet Due Diligence, June 2008, p. 10
(in French), published in LeTemps, 6/5/2008
(in German), published in the Swiss Review of Business and Financial Market Law, SZW 4/2008, p. 393
(in English), European Legal Developments Bulletin, Baker & McKenzie, Spring 2008, Volume 20 No 2
(in English), European Legal Developments Bulletin, Baker & McKenzie, Winter 2008, Volume 20 No 1
(in English), Toolkit Law and Taxes, Venture companies for tomorrow, McKinsey & Company and Federal Polytechnicum Zurich, third edition, published in November 2007.
(in French), published in Le Temps, 2/11/2007
(in English), European Legal Developments Bulletin, Baker & McKenzie, Summer 2007, Volume 19 No 3
(in French), published in Le Temps, 8/6/2007
(in German), published in the Swiss Review of Business and Financial Market Law, 5/2005, p. 221