On March 22, 2017, Avaloq Group announced that it has entered into an agreement with Warburg Pincus, a global private equity firm focussed on growth investing, under which Warburg Pincus agreed to acquire a stake of approximately 35% in the company from existing shareholders. The transaction values Avaloq in excess of CHF 1 bn and is subject to regulatory approval.

Avaloq Group and its shareholders were advised by a joint team of Homburger and Walder Wyss. Senior Partner Heinz Schärer (Corporate | M&A) led the Homburger team which included partner Peter Riedweg (Tax), partner Jürg Frick (Financial Services), associates Sergio Bortolani, Lorenzo Togni, Marie Jenny and junior associate Philippe Baumann (all Corporate | M&A) as well as associate Moritz Seiler (Tax).