Pascal Richard | Pestalozzi Attorneys at Law

Pascal Richard

Partner
Attorney at law, LL.M., Solicitor of England & Wales (n.p.)

Feldeggstrasse 4
8008 Zurich
Switzerland
T +41 44 217 92 38
pascal.richard@pestalozzilaw.com

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Pascal Richard knows how to negotiate what really matters. The team have excellence in client service.

The Legal 500, 2025

Pascal Richard is an excellent professional. He provides excellent technical quality paired with very good business-oriented advice.

Chambers & Partners, 2025

Pascal Richard is well-versed in all aspects of corporate transactions across a broad range of industries including the financial services, technology, and fintech sectors.

Lexology Index, 2025

Pascal Richard has the uncanny ability to navigate through the details of complex M&A transactions while never losing sight of the big picture.

Chambers & Partners, 2024

Pascal Richard is a fantastic lawyer to have on your side. He is sharp, a great negotiator and quick to spot the issues.

The Legal 500, 2023

Pascal Richard is a partner and member of the Corporate / M&A group in Zurich. He has broad experience in corporate transactions including acquisitions, mergers, divestitures, joint ventures and reorganisations in various industries with a particular focus on the financial services, fintech and technology sectors.

Career

2022
  • Partner at Pestalozzi
2016
  • Partner at major international law firm in Zurich
2012
  • Associate and Partner at law firm in Zurich
2011
  • College of Law of England and Wales: LL.M.
2009
  • Admission as solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales
  • Associate at law firm in Zurich
2008
  • Secondment at law firm in London
2006
  • Associate at law firm in Zurich
  • Bar admission: Switzerland
2004
  • Junior Associate at law firm in Zurich
2003
  • Legal counsel in the legal department of a Swiss defense and technology group
  • University of Bern: lic. iur.

Languages

German, English, French

Membership

  • Swiss Bar Association (SAV)
  • Zurich Bar Association (ZAV)
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