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Stadler Rail and SBB Cargo sign a Frame Agreement for the supply of 129 Bo'Bo' multisystem locomotives

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Deals and cases 1 October 2024

Stadler Rail introduces the new interoperable and multisystem Bo'Bo' locomotives for continental Europe with the first contract for 36 units with SBB Cargo. The agreement includes an option for 93 additional locomotives. The Swiss freight operator SBB Cargo awards Stadler Rail the tender launched in early 2024 for the supply of electric multisystem locomotives. SBB Cargo will replace its in-age-coming locomotives. See the press release here.

valfor advised Stadler Rail in this tender and transaction with a team consisting of Marc Metzger (Partner) and Stipe Jozic (Managing Associate).

Involviertes Team

Stipe Jozic Associate

Marc Metzger Partner

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.