Mercer and SCM Strategic Capital Management AG ("SCM") have announced that, Mercer and SCM's shareholders entered into an agreement for the acquisition of SCM by Mercer. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals. SCM is a specialized Swiss investment advisor for institutional investors and focuses on investments in private equity, real estate and infrastructure.

SCM and its shareholders were advised by Homburger. The Homburger team included partners Dieter Gericke and Heinz Schärer (both Corporate | M&A), associate Nathalie Högger and junior associate Kevin Hubacher (both Corporate | M&A).