Executives need sound legal advice, whether they are launching an entrepreneurial project or managing a business on a day-to-day basis, regardless of the size or structure of their organisation. Company law is a vast and complex field, covering the creation, merger, acquisition or transfer of companies in particular, as well as related disciplines such as accounting law, commercial register law, trade name management and restructuring operations.
We support and advise founders, shareholders, managers, investors, acquirers and companies — including start-ups, PME, foundations and listed companies — on all legal issues related to a company's life cycle. We provide comprehensive and tailored assistance from a company's creation to its transfer, through its development and daily legal challenges.
Our services also include managing routine legal formalities necessary for the company's proper functioning and internal organisation. We also specialise in corporate governance, reorganisations, restructurings, financing specific transactions and issues relating to the liability of management bodies and auditors.
Our Expertise in Corporate Law
Company formation
• Identification of the appropriate legal form
• Initial structuring and engineering of the entrepreneurial project
• Administrative procedures with local authorities and administrations
• Provision of a registered office and domiciliation services
• Provision of corporate bodies (directors, managers, etc.).
Shareholder support
• Drafting shareholder and partnership agreements
• Setting up initial contracts, such as employment contracts, terms and conditions, and leases.
• Providing day-to-day legal management (e.g. statutory amendments, Board and general meetings).
• Implementation of governance tools (charters and internal regulations).
• Representation and assistance in the event of disputes between shareholders or with the company.
Capital structure transactions
• Capital increases and reductions
• Analysis and structuring of financing (equity, debt, convertibles, etc.).
• Issuance of securities
• Drafting of contractual documentation (e.g. loan agreements and investor agreements).
• Establishment of security interests and guarantees
• Coordination of tax analyses and tax rulings
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions
• Legal and tax structuring of transactions (e.g. acquisitions, disposals, mergers and demergers).
• Coordinating and managing the entire transaction process
• Conducting or assisting with legal, tax and social due diligence.
• Drafting and negotiating contractual documentation (LoI, SPA, agreements, etc.).
• Providing strategic advice to sellers or buyers (preparation, valuation and negotiation).
Main Contacts
Christian M. Reiser
Counsel
Olivier Rivoire
Partner
Alexandre de Senarclens
Partner
Raphaël Faure
Attorney-at-Law
Flavien Valloggia
Partner
Christian M. Reiser
Counsel
Olivier Rivoire
Partner
Alexandre de Senarclens
Partner
Flavien Valloggia
Partner
Raphaël Faure
Attorney-at-Law