

Sergio Bortolani, lic. iur., LL.M.
Partner, Zurich
T +41 58 552 00 50
sergio.bortolani@mll-legal.com
Profile
Sergio Bortolani is a member of the firm’s corporate department. His practice focuses on mergers & acquisitions, capital markets and general corporate matters. He advises privately held and listed companies in all types of transactions and corporate matters. He also advises clients in employment law with a focus on executive compensation and employment-related matters in the context of takeovers, business transfers and restructurings. Finally, he supports clients in implementing financial recovery and restructuring plans.
He holds a master of laws from Columbia University, New York, and is fluent in German, English and Italian.
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Rankings & Awards



- “Very responsive, accurate billing, pragmatic, problem-solving approach” – Legal 500 EMEA, Employment, 2023
- “Smart. Efficient. Responsive” – IFLR 1000, 2021-22
- “We were truly impressed with his professional services and commitment and his commitment and professional advice were invaluable and were key to getting this process across the finishing line” – Client feedback
Deals & Cases
- Advised Polygon Schweiz AG, part of the Polygon group with the acquisition of the Odermatt group
- Advised Zalando SE, Europe’s leading online platform for fashion and lifestyle, in the acquisition of Zurich based start-up Fision AG
- Represented Bellevue Group AG in connection with the acquisition of adbodmer AG
- Advised a large international bank in the sale of its Swiss customer portfolio to another bank
- Represented a leading multinational conglomerate in the sale of its gas turbines business to a competitor
- Advised a leading banking software provider in the context of the acquisition of a minority stake by a private equity fund
Education & Admission
- Columbia University, New York, LL.M. (2012)
- Admitted to the Bar in Switzerland (2007)
- University of Zurich, lic. iur. (2005)
Memberships and public offices
- Swiss Bar Association (SAV)
- Zurich Bar Association (ZAV)
- International Association of Young Lawyers (AIJA)
Languages
- German
- English
- Italian
Publications
Find all publications by Sergio Bortolani on our website mll-legal.com.
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“We were truly impressed with his professional services and commitment and his commitment and professional advice were invaluable and were key to getting this process across the finishing line”