“knowledgeable and approachable, available at all times and extremely supportive throughout the whole transaction”
“great skill combination of understanding law and thinking like an entrepreneur”
“very good lawyer in terms of expertise, negotiation and managing the process”
“Marcel Jakob is a prominent figure who ranks highly among peers thanks to his "goal-oriented approach" when tackling complex cross-border M&A matters.”
Marcel Jakob is a Partner in our Mergers & Acquisitions Group in Zurich. He focuses on domestic and cross-border M&A transactions including asset deals and restructuring transactions (incl. complex carve-outs). He regularly advises entrepreneurs and startups as well as venture capital and private equity investors. Marcel has a focus on transactions involving highly regulated businesses (in particular financial institutions and life science companies) and technology-driven business models. Further, he is experienced in advising investors and companies in times of financial distress, including restructurings during administration/moratorium (distressed M&A).
Before joining Schellenberg Wittmer, Marcel gained experience in the tax department of an international audit firm, in a startup company as well as in the legal department of a securities dealer.
