Atty. Markus Vischer

Atty. Markus Vischer

Markus Vischer is a partner at Walder Wyss since 1995. His main areas of practice are M&A, private equity and venture capital transactions, business reorganizations and corporate and commercial incl. employment and real estate law.

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About Markus Vischer at a glance

Markus Vischer is a employment, business, and m&a attorney, practicing at Walder Wyss AG. Admitted to practice in Switzerland. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Labor and Employment Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026). Serves clients in Zurich and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Markus Vischer is a partner at Walder Wyss since 1995
  • His main areas of practice are M&A, private equity and venture capital transactions, business reorganizations and corporate and commercial incl. employment and real estate law
  • He is a recognized leader in M&A due to his involvement in major transactions, in particular in the media-, real estate-, IT and health care area, and due to his many publications
  • Born in 1960, Markus Vischer was educated at the University of Zurich (lic. iur. 1984, Dr. iur. 1986) and at the Queen Mary College, London University (LL.M. 1991)
  • He has working experience as a research assistant at the University of Zurich, as a District Court clerk and as an associate in a tax law firm in Zurich and in a law firm in London
  • Markus Vischer speaks German, English and French
  • He is registered with the Zurich Bar Registry and admitted to practice in all Switzerland

Practice Areas Explained

Markus Vischer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Markus Vischer handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Where is Markus Vischer's law office located?
Markus Vischer's law practice is located in Zurich. The firm is Walder Wyss AG. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Markus Vischer handle?
Markus Vischer focuses on employment, business, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in their licensed jurisdictions.
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What awards or recognition has Markus Vischer received?
Markus Vischer's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Labor and Employment Law; Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law.

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Labor and Employment Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Switzerland

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