Maestrani Acquires Delafaille with Legal Assistance from Kellerhals Carrard

Deal News | Jun 23, 2025 | Legal Community Swiss

Swiss chocolate manufacturer Maestrani Schweizer Schokoladen has successfully acquired Delafaille, a family-owned company renowned for its Belgian truffles and pralines, including its Czech subsidiary Ostrapack. Kellerhals Carrard served as the primary legal advisor to Maestrani, with Marc Hanslin and Kim Lindner leading the corporate/M&A team. For matters related to Belgian law, Maestrani turned to Van Bael & Bellis, with Hannelore Matthys at the helm. Czech legal nuances were navigated by bpv Braun Partners, under the guidance of Arthur Braun.

Sectors

Food and Beverage
Legal Services

Geography

Switzerland – The home country of Maestrani Schweizer Schokoladen, the acquiring company.
Belgium – The home country of Delafaille, the target company.
Czech Republic – Location of Ostrapack, the Czech subsidiary included in the acquisition.

Industry

Food and Beverage – The sector involved in the manufacturing and distribution of products for human consumption. Relevant as both Maestrani and Delafaille are part of the food industry, specifically chocolate manufacturing.
Legal Services – The sector involving the provision of legal advice and representation. Relevant as multiple legal firms were involved in facilitating the acquisition.

Financials

Participants

Name	Role	Type	Description
Maestrani Schweizer Schokoladen	Acquirer	Company	A Swiss chocolate manufacturer acquiring Delafaille.
Delafaille	Target	Company	A Belgian family business specializing in truffles and pralines.
Ostrapack	Target Subsidiary	Company	A Czech co-packing services specialist, part of the acquisition.
Kellerhals Carrard	Legal Advisor	Company	Provided legal counsel to Maestrani for the acquisition.
Van Bael & Bellis	Belgian Legal Advisor	Company	Advised on Belgian law matters for the acquisition.
bpv Braun Partners	Czech Legal Advisor	Company	Advised on Czech law matters for the acquisition.