Mariel Hoch is one of Bär & Karrer’s leading M&A partners and co-head of the Public M&A department. She has broad experience across a wide range of industries and focuses on listed companies and public takeover offers. In addition, she specializes in M&A related litigation and advises listed companies on corporate and regulatory matters. She leads complex transactions for industrial clients as well as private equity investors. Mariel is highly regarded by her sophisticated clients, peers and international law firms.

With Mariel Hoch, Bär & Karrer has successfully maintained its leading market position in Public M&A, as she exhibited strong leadership skills and ability to develop talent within listed companies and Public M&A practice.

• Member of the Foundation Board of Irene M. Staehelin Stiftung (since 2021)
• Member of the Foundation Board of the Law & Economics Foundation (since 2020)
• Member of the Board and member of the Audit Committee of Komax Holding AG (since 2019)
• Member of the Board, member of the Audit and Risk Committee and member of the Compensation Committee of SIG Combibloc Group (since 2018)
• Vice Chair of the Board and Chair of the Nomination & Compensation Committee of Comet Holding AG (in different roles since 2016)
• Member of the Board of Adunic AG (2015-2018)
• Member of the Board of MEXAB AG (since 2014)
• Member of the Foundation Board of The Schörling Foundation (since 2013)
• Partner of Bär & Karrer (since 2012)
• Secondment to Slaughter and May, London (2008)
• Secondment to Human Rights Watch, London (2007)
• Associate at Bär & Karrer (since 2005)
• Admitted to the Zurich Bar (2005)
• Trainee at Bär & Karrer (2002-2004)
• University of Zurich: Dr. iur. (2003)
• Research and Teaching Assistant to Prof. Dr. Hans Caspar von der Crone (1999-2001)
• University of Zurich: lic. iur. (1999)

• Swiss Bar Association (SAV/FSA)
• Zurich Bar Association (ZAV)
• Studienvereinigung Kartellrecht e.V.
• Zurich Lawyers Association (ZJURV)