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Investors acquired Küng AG Bern

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Deals and cases 3 October 2024

Investors advised by valfor have successfully acquired Küng AG Bern, a company operating roughly 60 AVIA gas stations (incl. shops and charging points) in central Switzerland. After merger control clearance the transaction has closed end of September. See the press release here.

valfor advised the purchasers of Küng AG Bern in this transaction with a team consisting of Thomas Schmid, Andreas Suter, Matthias Suter and Lara Hunziker (all M&A) as well as Stipe Jozic (notarial services).

Involviertes Team

Thomas Schmid Partner

Andreas Suter Associate

Matthias Suter Associate

Stipe Jozic Associate

New partners. Enhanced expertise.

valfor is pleased to announce the addition of six new partners effective 1 January 2025.

The Lausanne-based law firm Mercuris Avocats, led by partners Olivier Cherpillod, Jean-Michel Clerc, Martine Loertscher, and Maxime Rocafort, will join valfor. Their team, specialising in commercial law, tax, and dispute resolution, will integrate valfor’s Pully/Lausanne office.

Deborah Hondius and Nicolas Gurtner will strengthen valfor’s Geneva office, bringing their expertise in litigation, particularly in white-collar crime and contractual matters.

United by a shared philosophy of delivering value beyond legal advice, they all look forward to combining their skills and resources for the benefit of valfor’s clients. This strategic growth reinforces valfor’s position as one of Switzerland’s leading business law firms, with over 80 lawyers practicing across Bern, Geneva, Lausanne, Sion, Zug, Zurich, and Brussels.

With a strong international and interdisciplinary focus, valfor provides tailored legal solutions to meet the specific needs and complexities of each client’s business.