Healthcare M&A: A Chambers Global Practice Guide – Switzerland

Publication

28-05-2026

3 minutes read

Our Swiss M&A team has contributed to the latest edition of the Chambers Global Practice Guide, offering an in-depth perspective on Healthcare M&A in Switzerland. The 2026 edition explores key legal, regulatory and market developments driving M&A transactions in the sector.

Law & Practice

In the Law & Practice chapter, our team provides a structured overview of the Swiss Healthcare M&A landscape, covering areas such as:

Market trends and transaction dynamics;
Establishing and structuring healthcare businesses;
Liquidity routes, including IPOs and sales processes;
Spin-offs and acquisitions of listed healthcare companies;
Regulatory frameworks and recent legal developments;
Due diligence, including data privacy considerations; and
Disclosure requirements and directors’ duties.

Trends & Developments

The Trends & Developments chapter explores how the sector is evolving in practice, including:

Industry consolidation and strategic repositioning;
The role of financial investors and shifting transaction structures;
Digitalisation as a driver of deal activity; and
The impact of the EU relationship on Swiss healthcare transactions.

Together, these insights highlight the increasing complexity of healthcare M&A and the importance of aligning legal, regulatory, and commercial considerations.