AI Issue 4 2017

40 Acquisition International - April 2017 Ines Poeschel, recipient of the Women in Business Awards – Zurich, tells us about the firm she works for and what she attributes her successful career to. ellerhals Carrard is one of the top five Swiss business law firm, operating throughout Switzerland, whilst maintaining very strong local roots, advising clients nationally and abroad. Ines Poeschel is a partner at Kellerhals Carrard Zurich. She tells us more about the firm’s areas of expertise and what it offers clients. “We have a very entrepreneurial spirit,” she begins. “We advise and represent companies and entrepreneurs from all industries and economic sectors, public authorities, national and international organisations and private individuals before all judicial and administrative bodies, nationally and abroad, in practically all areas of the law. Our clients know that we will go the extra mile together with them, and that they get full attention of the partner(s) in charge. “I thrive to be a solution-oriented, hands-on type of trusted advisor, providing the necessary support to allow my clients to take fact based and efficient decisions.” Ines has in-depth experience and expertise in corporate and capital markets law and regulations, and leads M&A transactions for public and private companies including restructurings / insolvencies. She also advises her clients on executive employment, as well as on governance and responsibility questions, and litigates board liability and post-transaction disputes. Ines regularly advises mid to large-size corporate clients, as well as individuals in challenging situations and is known for her quick, solution-driven and practical support. She advises General Counsels of national and multinational enterprises in many fields. Due to her broad international experience and services in international lawyer associations, she can count on a very reliable network of foreign legal advisers. “My career was hard work,” comments Ines, “but I always benefitted from people encouraging and supporting me and I am grateful to all of them! I feel very privileged about the work I can do, both Company: Kellerhals Carrard Zurich Name: Ines Pöschel Attorney at Law, Partner Email: ines.poeschel@ kellerhals-carrard.ch Web: www.kellerhals-carrard.ch Address: Raemistrasse 5, P.O. Box, CH-8024 Zurich Phone: +41 58 200 39 00 Empowering Women Everywhere K 1702AI14 for my clients as well as in my board mandates and charities.” Recently, Ines was awarded a Women in Business accolade by AI magazine, something which she states she was “very honoured and grateful to receive.” Ines shares her thoughts on women’s empowerment for the future. “Especially in Switzerland, we will have to continue our efforts a) encouraging women to follow their career plans and business cases and b) increase possibilities to organise family support in an adequate way and societal acceptance thereof, both not yet the case.” Indeed, Ines believes there is still work to be done in terms of achieving a sustainable pipeline of decision-making women. “We still have a long way to go, especially on (current and future) management level, but looking at young women, I am very impressed by their business sense and power I often notice and I excitedly look forward to seeing them all grow through the so-called glass ceilings. Wherever I see a possibility, I do and will keep supporting rising stars!” Further, Ines tells us that the firm relies on its experienced team of dedicated staff, in order to ensure its continued success. “Without our top professional team of staff, we are simply not able to do our work properly vis-a-vis our clients. Our younger team members are also key for our future development as a law firm and they get our full support and encouragment to make it into the partnership and not only allow sustainable organic growth, but also ensure that we keep up our pace and stay up to date. Currently, we see an impressive group of young digitals, two of them just became partners and one (woman partner) will be announced in the coming weeks! “I wish to thank all clients and my partners and the team at Kellerhals Carrard!” Empowering Women Everywhere “I wish to thank all clients and my partners and the team at Kellerhals Carrard !”