Thommen acquires Wiederkehr Group with Vischer's Advice
Deal News | Jun 06, 2025 | Legal Community Swiss
In a strategic move, Thommen Group acquired 100% of Wiederkehr Group, which includes Wiederkehr Recycling, AVO Wiederkehr, SMV Wiederkehr Recycling, Wierec Trading, and Wierec Services GmbH. The Swiss-based law firm Vischer played an advisory role for Thommen Group in this transaction. The legal team from Vischer was comprised of senior counsel Sebastian Burckhardt, managing associate Ruben Masar, associate Balthasar Mller, partner Nadia Tarolli Schmidt for tax issues, and partner Klaus Neff for competition law concerns. The acquisition strengthens Thommen's position in the recycling and environmental services sector.
Sectors
- Recycling and Waste Management
- Legal Advisory
Geography
- Switzerland – Both Vischer and the Thommen Group are based in Switzerland, where the acquisition took place.
Industry
- Recycling and Waste Management – The acquisition involves companies within the recycling industry, highlighting Thommen Group's expansion into environmental services.
- Legal Advisory – Vischer, a Swiss law firm, provided comprehensive legal services for the transaction, covering corporate, tax, and competition law.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vischer | Legal Advisor | Companies | A Swiss law firm providing legal services including corporate, tax, and competition law. |
| Thommen Group | Bidding Company | Companies | A company involved in recycling and environmental services, acquiring Wiederkehr Group. |
| Wiederkehr Group | Target company | Companies | A group of companies involved in recycling services, acquired by Thommen Group. |
| Sebastian Burckhardt | Senior Counsel | People | Part of Vischer's team working on the Thommen acquisition. |
| Ruben Masar | Managing Associate | People | Part of Vischer's team working on the Thommen acquisition. |
| Balthasar Mller | Associate | People | Part of Vischer's team working on the Thommen acquisition. |
| Nadia Tarolli Schmidt | Partner | People | Partner at Vischer responsible for tax law matters. |
| Klaus Neff | Partner | People | Partner at Vischer responsible for competition law. |