Ralph Malacrida specializes in M&A and corporate finance transactions, including venture capital transactions, structured and acquisition finance as well as capital markets. He has extensive experience in complex corporate restructurings. Ralph Malacrida is co-head of the M&A practice and heads the Finance practice.

He has a strong track record advising clients on domestic and international M&A and finance transactions, successfully executing deals for sellers, buyers, finance providers, borrowers and issuers.

Ralph Malacrida is a member of the board of directors of several Swiss companies. He is ranked as a leading lawyer in IFLR 1000, Legal 500, Chambers Europe and Chambers Global.

• Member of the Management Board of Bär & Karrer (2006-2011)
• Partner of Bär & Karrer (since 2000)
• Co-head of former London Office (1999-2002)
• Associate at Bär & Karrer (1995)
• University of Pennsylvania (Law School/Wharton Business School): LL.M. (1995)
• Admitted to the Zurich Bar (1994)
• Law Clerk at the District Court of Zurich (1992-1993)
• University of Zurich: Dr. iur. (1992)
• Teaching and Research Assistant at the University of Zurich (1990-1991)
• University of Zurich: lic.iur. (1989)

• Swiss Bar Association (SAV/FSA)
• Zurich Bar Association (ZAV)
• Recognized Representative for the Listing of Securities at the SIX Swiss Exchange
• The Law Society, London (affiliate status)
• The Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME)