Thomas Peter
lic. iur., LL.M.
Attorney-at-Law
Partner
Head Corporate and Transactions
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+41 58 258 10 00
Languages:
German
English
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Vita
Thomas Peter advises clients on all aspects of corporate as well as national and international contract law.
He handles transactions in the areas of M&A, private equity and venture capital. He represents institutional investors and buyers as well as founders of start-ups and young companies, whom he assists in setting up and/or selling their business.
He is also involved in drafting and negotiating purchase, distribution, agency and other commercial agreements.
Finally, he advises clients on debt financings. He is recognised by the SIX Exchange Regulation for the submission of listing applications for shares and bonds.
Admitted to the Swiss Bar since 2000.
Professional career
- Partner, Bratschi Ltd. (since 2011)
- Attorney-at-Law, Bratschi Ltd. (since 2007)
- Associate, Lenz & Staehelin attorneys-at-law, Zurich (2004-2006)
- Associate, Baker & McKenzie attorneys-at-law, Zurich (2001-2002)
- Various internships with the court, the administration and law firms, Berne (1998-2000))
Education
- LL.M. in Commercial Law, University of Bristol (2003)
- lic. iur., University of Berne (1998)
Awards
- recommended for «Banking and Finance» by Legal500 (2024)
- recommended for «Commercial, Corporate and M&A» by Legal500 (2024)
- recommended for «Commercial, Corporate and M&A» by Legal500 (2023)
- highly recommended «Switzerland - Best Law Firms for M&A» by Leaders League (2023)
- listed as «notable practitioner» for «M&A» by IFLR1000 (2022)
- recommended for «Commercial, Corporate and M&A» by Legal500 (2022)
- highly recommended «Switzerland - Best Law Firms for M&A» by Leaders League (2022)
- listed as «notable practitioner» for «M&A» by IFLR1000 (2021)
- recommended for «Commercial, Corporate and M&A» by Legal500 (2021)
- Legal500: «Thomas Peter leads the team. He is very pragmatic and hands on. He listens and makes an effort to understand the problems. Thomas thinks «out of the box». He does not only deliver what is required but actively advises on options and brings in new ideas. The quality of his legal work is outstanding.», «Thomas Peter – very experienced in many fields and a real asset in terms of corporate transactions. Dedicated project leader, pragmatic and very accurate.» (2021)
- highly recommended «Switzerland - Best Law Firms for Corporate / M&A» by Leaders League (2021)
- Legal500: «Thomas Peter is highly engaged and very pragmatic. His advice is very much to the point. He combines an outstanding level of legal quality with the practical requirements of a dynamic business. He is not afraid of asking critical questions and is capable of thinking «outside the box».» (2020)
- recommended for «Commercial, Corporate and M&A» by Legal500 (2019)
- recommended for «M&A» by IFLR1000 (2018)
- recommended for «Commercial, Corporate and M&A» by Legal500 Europe (2018)
Memberships
- Zurich Bar Association
- International Bar Association (IBA)
- International Association of Young Lawyers (AIJA)
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Know-how
Publication
Switzerland - Corporate Acquisitions and Mergers
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Switzerland - Corporate Acquisitions and Mergers
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30.10.2025
IFLR1000-Ranking 2025
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07.10.2025
Bratschi Advises Viking Cruise on USD 1.7 Billion Notes Offering
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