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.
Practice Areas
Industry Groups
Country Desks
Rankings & Awards
- “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.
Assistant
“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”
Publications
MLL advised Zalando SE in the acquisition of Zurich based start-up Fision AG
MLL-News, 16 October 2020- EN
- Sergio Bortolani
- Thomas Kälin
- Michael Reinle
- Julian Kläser
- Philipp Falk
- Dominique Burà
Firm News
MLL Legal advised the Polygon group on its acquisition of the Odermatt group on all legal aspects of the transaction
MLL Legal advised Verlinvest in its investment into Sinomedica
Legalcommunity Awards Italy 2022: MLL Legal wins Best Italian Desk in Switzerland Award
MLL advised Zalando SE in the acquisition of Zurich based start-up Fision AG
MLL advises Bellevue Group AG on acquisition of adbodmer AG
News Portal
Company Meetings in Times of the Coronavirus
Between March and June companies usually hold their annual general meetings. The measures adopted by the Swiss Federal Council to combat the Coronavirus have a direct impact on these meetings. In the following, we show how such company meetings are still possible under the current legal situation.
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